Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
INTERNSHIPS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Aaron James Randolph

Orlando,FL

Summary

Innovative 2D animator, graphic designer, and illustrator with a rich background. Experiences include creating compelling storyboards, character design, and animation sequences, freelance illustration, and graphic design for diverse businesses. Strong skills in using software such as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and OpenToonz for producing high-quality animations. Known for creative problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail that enhances visual storytelling. I have made significant contributions by successfully interpreting client requirements into captivating animations, illustrations, and designs.

Work History

Graphics Contract Artist

Roy E. Disney Production Center
01.2019
  • After Effects- Animations and Visual Design

Freelance 2D Animator

(NDA)
  • (Remote) Multi-year NDA Contract work for a client’s promotional and social media content Team. Commissioned to develop and supervise concept art, character design, storyboards, animatics, and animations.

Freelance Contract Graphic Designer

  • Commissioned work with several clients to create apparel and social media branding designs, respectively.

Education

BFA - Computer Animation

Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
05.2021

Visual Arts Magnet

Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando, FL
05.2017

Extracurricular Programs

Skills

  • Computer platforms and software Experience: Adobe Photoshop, Opentoonz, Procreate, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Z-brush, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
  • Art Skills: 2D Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Storyboarding, Observational Art, 3D Computer Animation, 3D Modeling
  • Extra Skills: Operating and mixing on Digital Soundboards, Camera Control and switching system experience, Theatre Cast and Crew, PA and actor on film sets, Original Spoken Word and Creative Writing

Awards

Dean’s Scholarship for academics, Ringling New Student Grant award recipient, George and Janet Miles Endowed Scholar award recipient, Disney Scholar competitive academic and leadership award, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church competitive scholarship and leadership award

INTERNSHIPS & COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Summer Intern at the Roy E Disney Production Center, Orlando, FL 2019

Contract graphic design consultant, utilizing Adobe After Effects to create graphics for live projection displays

  • Intern/Counselor at Elite Animation Academy, Orlando, FL, 2018

Assisting former Disney Animators as a summer intern, supporting courses of instruction for adolescents and teens learning the basics of sketching, drawing, and 2-D animation

  • Communications Ministry Audio/Video Technician: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Eatonville, FL

Working with a team of technicians to run and collaborate with several stations to provide visuals, audio, streaming broadcasts for live services weekly

Timeline

Graphics Contract Artist

Roy E. Disney Production Center
01.2019

Freelance 2D Animator

(NDA)

Freelance Contract Graphic Designer

BFA - Computer Animation

Ringling College of Art and Design

Visual Arts Magnet

Dr. Phillips High School

Extracurricular Programs