Tawi Bey

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator, Storyboard Artist at Summeria Album - Animated Show
June 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated layout animation to be lined and colored. Created consistent animation from model sheet and incorporated supervisor feedback.
Freelance Trailer Illustrator at No One Ever Was
January 31, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Illustrated rough and clean up animation to be lined and colored. Created consistent animation based on model sheets and incorporated supervisor feedback. Worked under NDA with a team.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Communicated with clients in a professional manner to capture their vision throughout the creative process. Delivered high quality illustrations and logos on tight deadlines. Managed busy working conditions.
Graphic Designer at Agency Non-profit
September 30, 2019 - July 8, 2025
Worked with a South African nonprofit called Agency to develop concepts for logos and signage fitting client needs.
Animation Freelancer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2024 - Present
Created storyboards, rough, and finalized animation to fulfill client vision.
Animation Teacher Assistant at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
June 30, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Served as a Teacher's Assistant for an accredited animation class. Troubleshot and guided over 10 junior animators on digital and traditional animations. Assisted in student film production and post-production using various animation and editing software.
Officer at Student Animators for Inclusion (SAFI)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Organized Sweaty Eyeballs and Stick in the Dirt animation festivals in the Baltimore area. Promoted and organized events.
2D Key Frame Character Animator at Collaborative Efforts Animation
February 1, 2026 - Present
Contracted to do 2D animation for the upcoming film 'Motion'; attended weekly production meetings; created accurate character performances from reference material.
Animation and Illustration Intern at JP Jackson Art
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Created rough, clean up and colored animation for film 'No One Ever Was'; met project deadlines; attended feedback meetings.
Layout Animator at Animated series “Summeria Album”
June 1, 2025 - Present
Created layout animation for the animated series; delivered work in time for project timelines.
Director at Stereoscopic
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created character designs and sheets; art directed pre-production; developed plot line and script; created mood vignettes & storyboards; compiled animatic and pitch deck.
Director at Wings (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Directed, storyboarded, animated and composed an animated short; created an animatic with sound design from storyboards; art direction and concept development.
Animator at Animation First - Animation Jam
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Created an animated sequence within 48 hours; collaborated with other animators; screened in FIAF Florence Gould, New York.
Speaker / Artist at MICA Pre-College Program
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Gave an artist talk regarding my animation and its evolution.

Education

BFA Candidate in Animation at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
January 1, 2023 - June 20, 2026

Qualifications

VSA Emerging Artist Program: Catalyst
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Know Your Power Art Contest, First Runner Up
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services