Penelope Lendahl

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Hi, I'm Penelope Lendahl, an aspiring animator with a passion for both creative storytelling and technical animation skills.

About

Hi, I’m Penelope Lendahl, an aspiring animator with a passion for both creative storytelling and technical animation skills. I’m looking to build practical experience in the animation industry through an entry-level role where I can grow and develop my abilities further. With my background in 2D animation and video game animation internships, I bring both artistic flair and hands-on knowledge of industry tools.

Throughout my studies culminating in a BFA in Animation and Illustration at San Jose State University, I have developed skills in storyboarding, character rigging, and various animation software. I also enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge, having worked as a teaching assistant and digital art instructor. I am eager to contribute to creative projects that blend storytelling, design, and animation technology.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 3

These are clips from various 2D and 3D animation projects I created during my time in the Animation program at San Jose State University

  • Animator
  • Artist
  • Illustrator

Solo Assignment: Animated a fun, entertaining character with four animation cycles and multiple camera angles; fully executed and polished. January 2025

  • Animator
  • Artist
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 19 roles

2D Animation Teaching Assistant · San Jose State UniversityDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Critiqued students’ animated short films. Taught Toon Boom Harmony and After Effects.

2D Animation Teaching Assistant · San Jose State UniversityDec 2024 – Aug 2025 · 9 mos

Supported students by critiquing their animated short films and teaching key animation software tools including Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe After Effects. This role helped deepen my understanding of animation techniques and student learning processes.

2D Animation Teaching Assistant · San Jose State UniversityAug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos

Critiqued students’ animated short films and taught software tools including Toon Boom Harmony and After Effects.

2D Animation Teaching Assistant · San Jose State UniversityAug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos
Video Game Animator Intern · Bolder GamesJun 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Video Game Animator Intern · Bolder GamesJun 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Video Game Animator Intern · Bolder GamesJun 2023 – Jun 2023 · 1 mo
Video Game Animator Intern · Bolder GamesJun 2023 – Jun 2023 · 1 mo

Education

BFA · San Jose State University2021 – 2025
BFA · San Jose State University (SJSU)2021 – 2025
BFA, Animation and Illustration · San Jose State University2030 – 2025

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