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Hi, I’m Claire Gutherman! I am an award winning artist and animator based in Philadelphia, PA. I am a recent alumni of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. I majored in Animation and Visual Effects and graduated Magna Cum Laude in June 2026. My senior thesis, Alien Vacation, was nominated Director's Choice Top 5 Film at the 2026 AISFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Showcase. I love preproduction for animation and hope to work in an art department for animated film or television! I love creativity, storytelling, and making others laugh through my work. In college, I worked in the Video Department for Drexel Athletics, where I animated, edited, and filmed content for live sports broadcasts. My motion graphics have aired on NBC Sports Philly, FloCollege, and our Videoboard during games. In addition to working in live broadcast, I served as president of the DAC Pack, Drexel Basketball's student section. I managed the social media accounts and made vlogs, edits, and graphics to increase student interest in our basketball program. I have four complete years of generalist experience in 3D. I'm proficient in Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Suite, Syntheyes, Zbrush, and Nuke. I also have experience in Storyboard Pro, background painting, and visual development. When I'm not animating or watching basketball, I love to make traditional gouache and acrylic paintings.…Hi, I’m Claire Gutherman! I am an award winning artist and animator based in Philadelphia, PA. I am a recent alumni of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. I majored in Animation and Visual Effects and graduated Magna Cum Laude in June 2026. My senior thesis, Alien Vacation, was nominated Director's Choice Top 5 Film at the 2026 AISFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Showcase. I love preproduction for animation and hope to work in an art department for animated film or television! I love creativity, storytelling, and making others laugh through my work. In college, I worked in the Video Department for Drexel Athletics, where I animated, edited, and filmed content for live sports broadcasts. My motion graphics have aired on NBC Sports Philly, FloCollege, and our Videoboard during games. In addition to working in live broadcast, I served as president of the DAC Pack, Drexel Basketball's student section. I managed the social media accounts and made vlogs, edits, and graphics to increase student interest in our basketball program. I have four complete years of generalist experience in 3D. I'm proficient in Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Suite, Syntheyes, Zbrush, and Nuke. I also have experience in Storyboard Pro, background painting, and visual development. When I'm not animating or watching basketball, I love to make traditional gouache and acrylic paintings.

Claire Gutherman

Animator, Film Director, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I’m Claire Gutherman! I am an award winning artist and animator based in Philadelphia, PA. I am a recent alumni of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. I majored in Animation and Visual Effects and graduated Magna Cum Laude in June 2026. My senior thesis, Alien Vacation, was nominated Director's Choice Top 5 Film at the 2026 AISFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Showcase. I love preproduction for animation and hope to work in an art department for animated film or television! I love creativity, storytelling, and making others laugh through my work. In college, I worked in the Video Department for Drexel Athletics, where I animated, edited, and filmed content for live sports broadcasts. My motion graphics have aired on NBC Sports Philly, FloCollege, and our Videoboard during games. In addition to working in live broadcast, I served as president of the DAC Pack, Drexel Basketball's student section. I managed the social media accounts and made vlogs, edits, and graphics to increase student interest in our basketball program. I have four complete years of generalist experience in 3D. I'm proficient in Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Suite, Syntheyes, Zbrush, and Nuke. I also have experience in Storyboard Pro, background painting, and visual development. When I'm not animating or watching basketball, I love to make traditional gouache and acrylic paintings.…Hi, I’m Claire Gutherman! I am an award winning artist and animator based in Philadelphia, PA. I am a recent alumni of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. I majored in Animation and Visual Effects and graduated Magna Cum Laude in June 2026. My senior thesis, Alien Vacation, was nominated Director's Choice Top 5 Film at the 2026 AISFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Showcase. I love preproduction for animation and hope to work in an art department for animated film or television! I love creativity, storytelling, and making others laugh through my work. In college, I worked in the Video Department for Drexel Athletics, where I animated, edited, and filmed content for live sports broadcasts. My motion graphics have aired on NBC Sports Philly, FloCollege, and our Videoboard during games. In addition to working in live broadcast, I served as president of the DAC Pack, Drexel Basketball's student section. I managed the social media accounts and made vlogs, edits, and graphics to increase student interest in our basketball program. I have four complete years of generalist experience in 3D. I'm proficient in Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Suite, Syntheyes, Zbrush, and Nuke. I also have experience in Storyboard Pro, background painting, and visual development. When I'm not animating or watching basketball, I love to make traditional gouache and acrylic paintings.

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Hi, I’m Claire Gutherman! I am an award winning artist and animator based in Philadelphia, PA. I am a recent alumni of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. I majored in Animation and Visual Effects and graduated Magna Cum Laude in June 2026. My senior thesis, Alien Vacation, was nominated Director’s Choice Top 5 Film at the 2026 AISFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Showcase.

I love preproduction for animation and hope to work in an art department for animated film or television! I love creativity, storytelling, and making others laugh through my work.

In college, I worked in the Video Department for Drexel Athletics, where I animated, edited, and filmed content for live sports broadcasts. My motion graphics have aired on NBC Sports Philly, FloCollege, and our Videoboard during games. In addition to working in live broadcast, I served as president of the DAC Pack, Drexel Basketball’s student section. I managed the social media accounts and made vlogs, edits, and graphics to increase student interest in our basketball program.

I have four complete years of generalist experience in 3D. I’m proficient in Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Suite, Syntheyes, Zbrush, and Nuke. I also have experience in Storyboard Pro, background painting, and visual development. When I’m not animating or watching basketball, I love to make traditional gouache and acrylic paintings.

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Visual Development Lead and 3D Generalist at Drexel University (Thesis Film: Alien Vacation)

September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Designed concepts, characters, environments, props, and lighting for a student short film. Storyboarded and edited drawings into an animatic to guide production. Directed environment art through live-action backplates, painted backgrounds, and lighting design. Brought characters to life through 3D animation in Maya and Unreal Engine. Led character texturing in Substance Painter and developed a procedural gelatinous character using Unreal Engine’s material editor. Edited effects and renders in post using Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Student Organization President and Social Media Manager at D AC Pack, Drexel University

April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Directed marketing videos and edited social media graphics in Canva to increase student engagement with Drexel’s basketball program. Managed the organization’s social media, budget, and purchase requests. Fostered community and school spirit around collegiate athletics.

Experience Assistant / Video Coordinator at Drexel Athletics

March 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Animated basketball motion graphics using real-time VFX in Unreal Engine to enhance gameday experiences on NBC Sports Philly and video boards. Researched, wrote, and pitched topics for upcoming sponsored videos. Served as camera operator, replay operator, graphics operator, and technical director during live television broadcasts. Edited highlight videos in Premiere Pro for Drexel Athletics broadcasts and social media. Shot LED wall, green screen, and behind-the-scenes B-roll of athletes for future hype videos. Organized production footage and camera equipment within the department’s storage system.