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Al Sider

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly driven, inquisitive, and passionate designer seeking opportunities for learning and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor Caricature Artist

Kaman's Art Shoppes
04.2022 - Current
  • Engaged customers of all ages in friendly conversation while creating the product, handled the cash register to sell it, and was responsible for opening and closing the stand
  • Collaborated with fellow artists to exchange ideas, techniques, and constructive feedback, leading to continuous improvement in artistic abilities.

Character Design Teaching Assistant

Seneca College
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Communicated with the professor regularly, provided constructive feedback to students in addition to draw-overs during TA hours

Support Team Member

Animation Portfolio Workshop
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Trained as a Teaching Assistant, responsible for setting up and tearing down classroom, assisting in drawing exercises, filling in as an art model, managing materials and entrusted as keyholder for supplies
  • Acted as a mentor to the students, provided advice and guidance; also promoted program to interested individuals

Education

Currently Studying Animation -

Seneca College
04.2025

Colour And Light

CGMA
08.2021

Animation Portfolio Workshop
02.2019

High School Diploma -

Leaside High School
06.2018

Skills

    Design language literacy relevant to both 2D and 3D productions

    Strong communication skills

    Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Toonboom Harmony, Toonboom Storyboard Pro

    Experience in Autodesk Maya, Zbrush

Pronouns

they/them

Volunteer Experience

  • Served as Treasurer in Seneca College's Women in Animation club, implemented a budget for club expenses, and organized and ran events promoting skill development and community
  • At Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, worked as a front desk member, greeted people upon arrival, processed event attendees, and sold tickets

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Character Design Teaching Assistant

Seneca College
09.2022 - 08.2023

Supervisor Caricature Artist

Kaman's Art Shoppes
04.2022 - Current

Support Team Member

Animation Portfolio Workshop
04.2019 - 03.2020

Currently Studying Animation -

Seneca College

Colour And Light

CGMA

Animation Portfolio Workshop

High School Diploma -

Leaside High School

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