I’m Nathan Hartfil, a creative, detail-focused artist who wants to build a career in the animation industry—whether that’s in storyboarding or creating the animation itself. I’m especially drawn to shaping ideas early on and helping them become clear, readable, and believable through strong, iterative drawing and design choices. I work with an adaptable mindset and I’m receptive to critique, using feedback to improve my timing, clarity, and the way my drawings fit together. With a background that spans 2D animation, stop motion experiments, story development interest, and production-related tools, I aim to bring value to the team while growing into the role the project needs most.…

Nathan Hartfil

I’m Nathan Hartfil, a creative, detail-focused artist who wants to build a career in the animation industry—whether that’s in storyboarding or creating the animation itself. I’m especially drawn to shaping ideas early on and helping them become clear, readable, and believable through strong, iterative drawing and design choices. I work with an adaptable mindset and I’m receptive to critique, using feedback to improve my timing, clarity, and the way my drawings fit together. With a background that spans 2D animation, stop motion experiments, story development interest, and production-related tools, I aim to bring value to the team while growing into the role the project needs most.…

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I’m Nathan Hartfil, a creative, detail-focused artist who wants to build a career in the animation industry—whether that’s in storyboarding or creating the animation itself. I’m especially drawn to shaping ideas early on and helping them become clear, readable, and believable through strong, iterative drawing and design choices.

I work with an adaptable mindset and I’m receptive to critique, using feedback to improve my timing, clarity, and the way my drawings fit together. With a background that spans 2D animation, stop motion experiments, story development interest, and production-related tools, I aim to bring value to the team while growing into the role the project needs most.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Topper/Floater at Conagra Brands
June 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as a topper/floater where needed, supporting production by filling in across tasks and locations.
Topper Floater at Conagra Brands
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on the production floor of a pickle factory, topping pickle jars, performing manual labor, and checking product quality. Adapted to changing assignments and supported different production tasks while following workplace safety and quality requirements.
Cafe Specialist at Speedway
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Cafe Specialist at Speedway
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Worked in a Speedway café and convenience store, preparing and baking food, serving customer orders after payment, and keeping hot carts, baked goods, food, and café stock organized and replenished.
Café Specialist at Speedway
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Prepared and served food and baked goods, cooked and prepped customer orders, maintained hot carts and café displays, and kept food stocked throughout the store and café. Processed orders using customer order slips after payment at the register.

Education

College coursework at Mott Community College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Arts: Animation at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
College coursework at Mott Community College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Arts, Animation at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
College for Creative Studies at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
Associate degree (transfer) at Mott Community College
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
High school diploma at Imlay City High School
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
College - Creative Studies at College for Creative Studies, Detroit
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
College - General Studies (Transferred) at Mott Community College, Flint
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
High School Diploma at Imlay City High School, Imlay City
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality