A passionate animator and user experience designer with a strong background in 2D rigging, graphic design, and character art. I love sharing my knowledge as an online instructor where I engage students with creative tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, and Premiere Pro. Mentoring and collaborating with others fuels me, whether it’s helping students in animation or contributing to immersive VR healthcare projects. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling and technology merge. My experience ranges from storyboarding and animatics to designing user interfaces and improving user experiences. I'm always eager to learn new skills, adapt to challenges, and bring creative visions to life through teamwork and dedication.…

Ainsley Richmond

A passionate animator and user experience designer with a strong background in 2D rigging, graphic design, and character art. I love sharing my knowledge as an online instructor where I engage students with creative tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, and Premiere Pro. Mentoring and collaborating with others fuels me, whether it’s helping students in animation or contributing to immersive VR healthcare projects. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling and technology merge. My experience ranges from storyboarding and animatics to designing user interfaces and improving user experiences. I'm always eager to learn new skills, adapt to challenges, and bring creative visions to life through teamwork and dedication.…

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A passionate animator and user experience designer with a strong background in 2D rigging, graphic design, and character art. I love sharing my knowledge as an online instructor where I engage students with creative tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, and Premiere Pro. Mentoring and collaborating with others fuels me, whether it’s helping students in animation or contributing to immersive VR healthcare projects.

I thrive in creative environments where storytelling and technology merge. My experience ranges from storyboarding and animatics to designing user interfaces and improving user experiences. I’m always eager to learn new skills, adapt to challenges, and bring creative visions to life through teamwork and dedication.

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Language

French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Online Instructor at ID Tech
May 1, 2023 - Present
Leading over 255 hours of remote lessons in a national company to deliver challenging educational content. Engaging over 260 students with Adobe software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, and Premiere Pro. Researching into unfamiliar areas and topics to adapt to student needs.
Interactive Media Intern at OSF Jump Simulation
August 31, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Designed substantial user experience (UX) improvements on existing web-based product. Filmed and edited 5 shortform videos to be engaging with clear audio in Premiere Pro. Designed 50 icons and illustrations and over 100 screen iterations for healthcare education experience. Coordinated A/B user testing with a form tracking results to quantify results. 3D modeled 12 props for a VR healthcare educational experience using Maya. Clearly communicated goals, processes, barriers, and successes through presentations. Recognized as a stand-out for high quality work and initiative to ensure product quality.
Fuse Short Film Exhibition Co-lead at Peoria Riverfront Museum
April 30, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Designed characters and concepted environment of an animated short film in Adobe Photoshop. Led students of various skill levels, adapting to strengths and weaknesses, and learning to improve. Cultivated a collaborative team environment with constructive critique and frequent communication. Organized timeline and creative direction of animated short film project in 4 month deadline.
Animation TA at Bradley University
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Mentoring students on 2D rigging and animation using Toon Boom Harmony. Advising on class and personal projects while building strong connections within the junior cohort.
Senior Capstone at Bradley University
April 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Created storyboards and an animatic with music using Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Organized production schedules and managed multiple concurrent projects. Animated 2D scenes in Toon Boom Harmony and composited lighting in After Effects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Bradley University
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Bradley University
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

Women in Animation Honorable Mention Scholarship
November 4, 2025 - January 31, 2025
An international organization chooses a student based of their submitted portfolio works, an essay, and a letter of recommendation. The award provides additional education resources for the student to encourage and cultivate animation skills.

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Animation Reel

    This is a collection of works showcasing my abilities across the last 4 years. Most projects were solo, but a few were done in group settings. I specialize in 2D animation, storyboarding, backgrounds and character design.