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Zoe Hellwig

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Illustrator & 2D Animator -

Enthusiastic and passionate artist offering several years of exemplary creativity and technical skills. Sharp and highly trained with foundation in visual storytelling, composition, dynamic illustration and expressive animation.

Work History

Digital Illustrator

zobeebop
Ottawa, Ontario
2020 - 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.

Tiktok Animator

Hoyoverse
Ottawa, Ontario
2024 - 2024
  • Promotional animated short for Genshin Impact x Duolingo collab - https://www.tiktok.com/@zobeebop/video/7390416341280328991
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for upcoming projects.

2D Animator

Sphere Animation
Ottawa, Ontario
2022 - 2024
  • Kid's show (Releasing 2025)
  • "Red Ketchup" Season 1
  • Ensured that all animation work is completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Implemented feedback from clients regarding changes needed in the animation sequence.
  • Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

Storyboard Artist & Animator

The Living Tombstone
Los Angeles, California
2021 - 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.

Education

Advanced Diploma Animation - Animation

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
01-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Illustration & Storyboarding

The Animation Guild
Burbank, California
01-2018

Illustration & Character Design

Art Center
Pasadena, California
01-2018

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Toonboom Harmony 22
  • Storyboard Pro 20
  • Procreate - Digital Drawing App
  • Design & Animation software
  • Passion for storytelling
  • Effective communication
  • Time management, speed & accuracy
  • Adaptability and critical thinking
  • Ability to take conceptualize ideas and bring them to life

Accomplishments

  • Panelist: 2021 Spark Animation Festival, Vancouver
  • Artist Content Creator: Strong brand with a 790k following and +17M views

Timeline

Digital Illustrator

zobeebop
2020 - 2024

Tiktok Animator

Hoyoverse
2024 - 2024

2D Animator

Sphere Animation
2022 - 2024

Storyboard Artist & Animator

The Living Tombstone
2021 - 2022

Advanced Diploma Animation - Animation

Algonquin College

Some College (No Degree) - Illustration & Storyboarding

The Animation Guild

Illustration & Character Design

Art Center
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