Hi, I'm Emily Maloney, an emerging animation artist and illustrator with a strong foundation in animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments where feedback is welcomed, and I am passionate about contributing to creative projects. I'm always eager to grow my skills through hands-on experience and mentorship, and I enjoy working as part of a dynamic team. I have experience directing and animating short films, blending hand-drawn techniques with digital and 3D animation styles. I also have experience supporting film festivals and managing customer service in event settings. I am open to remote work and relocation opportunities and excited to bring my creativity and enthusiasm to new projects.…

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Hi, I'm Emily Maloney, an emerging animation artist and illustrator with a strong foundation in animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments where feedback is welcomed, and I am passionate about contributing to creative projects. I'm always eager to grow my skills through hands-on experience and mentorship, and I enjoy working as part of a dynamic team. I have experience directing and animating short films, blending hand-drawn techniques with digital and 3D animation styles. I also have experience supporting film festivals and managing customer service in event settings. I am open to remote work and relocation opportunities and excited to bring my creativity and enthusiasm to new projects.…

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Hi, I’m Emily Maloney, an emerging animation artist and illustrator with a strong foundation in animation, graphic design, and visual storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments where feedback is welcomed, and I am passionate about contributing to creative projects. I’m always eager to grow my skills through hands-on experience and mentorship, and I enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.

I have experience directing and animating short films, blending hand-drawn techniques with digital and 3D animation styles. I also have experience supporting film festivals and managing customer service in event settings. I am open to remote work and relocation opportunities and excited to bring my creativity and enthusiasm to new projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director/Writer/Animator at SAIC ExFest
May 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Directed, wrote, and animated “There’s Always a Bigger…,” an absurdist 2D animated short inspired by Terry Gilliam's style. Led storyboarding, animation, and editing. The work was selected for the SAIC ExFest Student Workcase.
Director/Writer/Animator at SAIC FVNMA & Sound Festival
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Directed, wrote, and animated “Sitting in the Middle,” a work-in-progress animated short about an insomniac trucker, combining hand-drawn animation, illustration, and 3D models. Was responsible for animation, illustration, and editing. The work was refined through iterative feedback and screened at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other