Hello! I am a 2D Animator and Digital Illustrator who is well versed in Toonboom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and more! I am a enthusiastic storyteller who loves to express and share my joy for animation and illustration with anyone I can! I've been fortunate enough to be a panelist on Vancouver's 2021 and 2024 Sparks Animation Festival to talk about animation and social media, and have worked with some amazing individuals on short animations as a fun hobby. I am efficient and eager to learn more about working within the industry and becoming a valuable asset to a studio! :))…

Zoe Hellwig

Hello! I am a 2D Animator and Digital Illustrator who is well versed in Toonboom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and more! I am a enthusiastic storyteller who loves to express and share my joy for animation and illustration with anyone I can! I've been fortunate enough to be a panelist on Vancouver's 2021 and 2024 Sparks Animation Festival to talk about animation and social media, and have worked with some amazing individuals on short animations as a fun hobby. I am efficient and eager to learn more about working within the industry and becoming a valuable asset to a studio! :))…

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Hello! I am a 2D Animator and Digital Illustrator who is well versed in Toonboom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and more! I am a enthusiastic storyteller who loves to express and share my joy for animation and illustration with anyone I can! I’ve been fortunate enough to be a panelist on Vancouver’s 2021 and 2024 Sparks Animation Festival to talk about animation and social media, and have worked with some amazing individuals on short animations as a fun hobby. I am efficient and eager to learn more about working within the industry and becoming a valuable asset to a studio! :))

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

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Education

Advanced Diploma in Animation at Algonquin College
September 1, 2018 - May 22, 2022
Traditional Animation & Storyboarding at The Animation Guild, Burbank, California
August 1, 2018 - September 4, 2018
Character Design & Illustration at Art Center, Pasadena, California
July 18, 2018 - August 30, 2018

Qualifications

2D Animator at Sphere Animation
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Junior 2D animator at Sphere animation on productions "Red Ketchup" and "Bad Jelly"
Freelance Animator for Genshin Promo
June 5, 2024 - July 4, 2024
Promotional animated short for Genshin Impact x Duolingo collab • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for upcoming projects. • Developed characters, props, backgrounds and other elements of the animation. • Created storyboards for animatics and rough animation for client approval. • Edited video footage using Adobe After Effects software to create special effects sequences.
Freelance Digital Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - November 30, 2024
•Custom Commissions, Concept Art, Illustrations/ Animated Illustrations •Generated concept sketches based on brief specifications. •Attended meetings with clients to discuss project requirements. •Researched new techniques to improve the quality of illustrations. •Brainstormed with marketing and creative personnel to design high quality images and illustrations for custom projects
Storyboard Artist & Animator for The Living Tombstone
January 1, 2021 - March 22, 2022
•Sole animator for music video "Hit the Snooze" 4:18 minutes https://youtu.be/2_ZhBy9tnpE?si=HPdHfLKP1CbuV_1W •Worked closely with directors and producers throughout the entire creative process. from concept development through final delivery of the completed product. •Developed visual narrative sequences to effectively communicate the concept of each scene. •Drafted rough sketches of scenes to determine best camera angles and shot composition.
Etsy Store Owner
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2024
•Shop owner and manager. "Star Seller" rating. •Creates custom merchandise and art based on original character designs. •Identified opportunities for improvement within existing processes. •Implemented marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and attract new customers. •Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring satisfaction at all times.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Other
    uniE621 Happy Holidays~!
    My newest holiday postcard I've designed and sold through my Etsy store: zobeebopCA! illustrator designer digitalillustrator…
    paper 2024 Toon Boom Harmony Demo Reel

    Here is my most recent demo reel consisting of personal animation and TV production animation of “Red Ketchup” done at Sphere Animation.

    DEMO REEL:

    paper Hit the Snooze MV - The Living Tombstone

    My first solo animated MV for The Living Tombstone follows a young girl going through the daily mental and physical struggles they experienced during the pandemic. This was digitally animated with a combination of Procreate on the iPad and Toon boom Harmony.

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