Gabrielle has accumulated extensive experience in the entertainment industry, working across feature films, advertising, short film, theatre, and animation. She specializes in creating stylized characters, translating ideas into visual design, and supporting 2D-to-3D workflows with strong attention to detail, color, and form.

Gabrielle Pringle

Gabrielle has accumulated extensive experience in the entertainment industry, working across feature films, advertising, short film, theatre, and animation. She specializes in creating stylized characters, translating ideas into visual design, and supporting 2D-to-3D workflows with strong attention to detail, color, and form.

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Gabrielle has accumulated extensive experience in the entertainment industry, working across feature films, advertising, short film, theatre, and animation. She specializes in creating stylized characters, translating ideas into visual design, and supporting 2D-to-3D workflows with strong attention to detail, color, and form.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Scenic Painter at Great Lakes Scenic Studio
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Painted large-scale sets, props, and scenic elements for film and theatre productions, achieving finishes across materials (wood, metal, stone) including aging effects. Matched styles, references, and art direction for consistent visual results, collaborating closely with designers and production teams under tight deadlines. Applied distressing, glazing, and layering techniques to add depth, wear, and storytelling to environments while maintaining high quality and detail; adapted quickly to feedback and changing production needs.
Scenic Painter at Great Lakes Scenic Studio, Burlington, Ontario
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Painted large-scale sets, props, and scenic elements for film and theatre productions, delivering a range of finishes (wood, metal, stone, and aged effects). Matched styles, references, and art direction to maintain consistency across deliverables. Collaborated closely with designers and production teams under tight deadlines, applying distressing, glazing, and layered techniques to add depth, wear, and storytelling. Adapted quickly to feedback and changing production needs while maintaining high visual quality and strong attention to detail.
Set Dresser at Amazon Studios (Expanse Season 6)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Handled packaging, unpacking, and inspection of all artwork and rentals entering/leaving the studio while minimizing liability of damage and saving departmental funds. Consolidated assets and managed inventory to improve retrieval speed and reduce time spent locating props and dressing materials. Communicated with the construction department as the art department representative to facilitate set striking, improving warehouse delivery speed while maintaining an organized inventory system.
Set Dresser at Cottonwood Media (Circuit Breakers)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Collaborated with the team to execute staging and plans on site. Read blueprints and drawings from the set designer to create interior layouts that avoided interference with camera department maneuverability. Advised on color schemes, finishes, materials, and furniture, and conceptualized interior space layout in continuity with the script and art director’s vision. Set dressed the scene during previsualization and delegated day-to-day tasks to hired crewmembers to keep work on schedule.
Set Dresser at Amazon Studios: Expanse Season 6, Toronto, Ontario
January 1, 2021 - Present
Handled packing, unpacking, and inspection of all artwork and rentals entering and leaving the studio, minimizing liability of damage and helping reduce department costs. Consolidated assets and managed inventory to improve retrieval speed and reduce time spent locating props and dressing items, significantly enhancing team productivity. Coordinated with the construction department as the art department representative to facilitate set striking, maintaining an organized inventory system while improving warehouse delivery turnaround.
Set Dresser at Cottonwood Media: Circuit Breakers, Toronto, Ontario
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Collaborated with the team to execute staging and plan on site. Read blueprints, schematics, and drawings from the set designer to build an interior layout that supported camera department maneuverability. Advised on color schemes, finishes, materials, and furnishings in line with script and art direction. Conceptualized continuity-focused interior layouts for previsualization, actualizing production designer mood boards into physical form. Delegated day-to-day tasks to crew members as lead set dresser, ensuring the team stayed on schedule and on task.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Visual Terminal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Provided conceptual artwork, character designs, storyboards, and paintings for independent film productions. Collaborated with set decorators and art directors to visualize and refine creative visions, using both traditional and digital 2D/3D illustration techniques. Also worked independently as a consultant offering illustration services and strategic project management to streamline workflows, improve production efficiency, and optimize resource allocation.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Visual Terminal, Toronto, Ontario
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Provided illustration services for independent film productions, including conceptual artwork, character designs, storyboards, and paintings. Collaborated with set decorators and art directors to visualize and refine creative visions. Delivered both traditional and digital 2D and 3D computer illustration. Also worked as a freelance illustrator and consultant for filmmakers and production companies, supporting workflow streamlining, improved production efficiency, and resource allocation optimization.

Education

Graduate Certificate (Computer Animation) at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Graduate Certificate (Advance Film and Television) at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCADU (Ontario College of Art and Design University)
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Computer Animation Graduate Certificate at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Advance Film and Television Graduate Certificate at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts at OCADU (Ontario College of Art and Design University)
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe software proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite)
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education