Hello! I’m Soleil Nelson, a creatively driven professional blending animation, design, and visual storytelling with a growing focus on marketing and account coordination. I excel at guiding projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shaping content that aligns with brand strategy. I’m energized by turning creative execution into tangible results for impactful campaigns.…

Soleil Nelson

Hello! I’m Soleil Nelson, a creatively driven professional blending animation, design, and visual storytelling with a growing focus on marketing and account coordination. I excel at guiding projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shaping content that aligns with brand strategy. I’m energized by turning creative execution into tangible results for impactful campaigns.…

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Hello! I’m Soleil Nelson, a creatively driven professional blending animation, design, and visual storytelling with a growing focus on marketing and account coordination.

I excel at guiding projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shaping content that aligns with brand strategy. I’m energized by turning creative execution into tangible results for impactful campaigns.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Jr. Art Director at Spine LLC
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Developed a character-driven explainer video used by a national sales team to increase retail performance. Collaborated with creative and strategy teams to deliver clear, on-brand messaging through animation. Presented multiple visual concepts and refined them based on client feedback. Executed all animation, modeling, and rigging.
Jr. Art Director at Digital Wizards Studios
May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Created rigs, models, and animations for branded campaigns and digital media. Promoted from intern to junior artist for technical skill, professionalism, and strong collaboration. Participated in client-facing meetings and supported development of multiple creative directions.
Jr. Art Director at Spine LLC
April 30, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Developed a character-driven explainer video used by a national sales team to increase retail performance. Collaborated with creative and strategy teams to deliver clear, on-brand messaging through animation. Presented multiple visual concepts and refined based on client feedback. Executed all animation, modeling, and rigging.
Jr. Art Director at Digital Wizards Studios
September 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Created rigs, models, and animations for branded campaigns and digital media. Promoted from intern to junior artist for technical skill, professionalism, and strong collaboration. Participated in client-facing meetings and supported development of multiple creative directions.
Jr. Art Director at Spine LLC
April 30, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Developed a character-driven explainer video used by a national sales team to increase retail performance. Collaborated with creative and strategy teams to deliver clear, on-brand messaging through animation. Presented multiple visual concepts and refined based on client feedback. Executed all animation, modeling and rigging.
Jr. Art Director at Digital Wizards Studios
September 30, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Created rigs, models, and animations for branded campaigns and digital media. Promoted from intern to junior artist for technical skill, professionalism, and strong collaboration. Participated in client-facing meetings and supported development of multiple creative directions.
Marketing & Animation Coordinator at Spine LLC
April 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Produced explainer videos and branded content in collaboration with marketing teams; managed timelines and coordinated between designers, clients, and campaign deliverables; shaped visual strategy and storytelling for digital marketing assets.
3D Animator & Production Assistant at Digital Wizards Studios
June 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Created animations and modeling for branded video campaigns; worked with creative leads to ensure visuals met marketing objectives; assisted with project coordination and cross-department asset delivery; contributed to storyboards and animation production; gained experience with client feedback cycles and production workflows.
Sales Associate at Zumiez, Stamford CT
December 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Built strong customer service and communication skills; Supported promotional efforts and visual merchandising.
Marketing & Animation Coordinator at Spine LLC
April 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Produced explainer videos and branded content in collaboration with marketing teams. Managed timelines and coordinated between designers, clients, and campaign deliverables. Shaped visual strategy and storytelling for digital marketing assets.
3D Animator & Production Assistant at Digital Wizards Studios
June 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Created animations and modeling for branded video campaigns. Worked with creative leads to ensure visuals met marketing objectives. Assisted with project coordination and cross-department asset delivery; contributed to storyboards and animation production.
Sales Associate at Zumiez
December 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Built strong customer service and communication skills. Supported promotional efforts and visual merchandising.
Marketing & Animation Coordinator at Spine LLC
April 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Produced explainer videos and branded content in collaboration with marketing teams. Managed timelines and coordinated between designers, clients, and campaign deliverables. Shaped visual strategy and storytelling for digital marketing assets.
3D Animator & Production Assistant at Digital Wizards Studios
June 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Created animations and modeling for branded video campaigns. Worked with creative leads to ensure visuals met marketing objectives. Assisted with project coordination and cross-department asset delivery. Contributed to storyboards and animation production. Gained experience with client feedback cycles and production workflows.
Sales Associate at Zumiez
December 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Stamford, CT — Built strong customer service and communication skills. Supported promotional efforts and visual merchandising.

Education

B.A. at Emerson College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Darien High School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
B.A. at Emerson College, Boston, MA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Computer Animation (non-degree) at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Darien High School, Darien, CT
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
B.A. at Emerson College, Boston, MA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Darien High School, Darien, CT
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
B.A. Media Arts Production (Animation) at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Computer Animation Major at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Honors & AP in Art and Spanish at Darien High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
B.A. in Media Arts Production (Animation) at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Computer Animation Major at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Darien High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
B.A. at Emerson College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Computer Animation Major at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Darien High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Women in Animation Mentorship Circle - Mentee
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
VA & CCA Pre-College Animation Programs
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Animation Mentor: Intro to Animation & Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Women in Animation Mentorship Circle
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
SVA & CCA Pre-College Animation Programs
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025
Animation Mentor: Intro to Animation & Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025
Women in Animation Mentorship Circle
January 1, 2021 - July 24, 2025
SVA & CCA Pre-College Animation Programs
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Animation Mentor: Intro to Animation & Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Intro to Animation & Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Cartooning (SVA)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Animation (CCA)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Graphic Design (UMass Dartmouth)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Intro to Animation & Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level