Chester Gregory III
Woodland Hills
Summary
Creative digital artist with a strong background in 2D animation and video editing, honed at Netflix and Black Rebirth Collective. Proven ability to enhance brand engagement through compelling visual storytelling and effective time management. Proficient in Adobe Suite and Toon Boom Harmony, delivering high-quality content that captivates audiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Artist/Social Media Intern
Black Rebirth Collective
Los Angeles
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Assist in creating engaging visual content for various social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
- Collaborate with Social Media Associates to execute creative strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Edit and enhance videos using Adobe Premiere, Canva, and CapCut to ensure high-quality output.
Intern
El Grupo Workshop
Burbank
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Interned under animator Alex Topete, who worked extensively with Disney on classics such as The Lion King, Hercules, and Aladdin.
- Became more proficient in 2D animation.
- Created traditional animated visual effects using Toon Boom Harmony.
Background Artist
Netflix
Los Angeles
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Designed background art for Cops and Robbers, a short film.
Post Production
Quest Pacifica
Los Angeles
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Rotoscoped background items for replacement in post-production.
- Used Adobe After Effects and Photoshop for post-production cleanup.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Arts
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA05.2024
Diploma -
Village Glen High School
Sherman Oaks, CA06.2019
Skills
- 2D animation
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Clip Studio Paint
- Storyboard Pro
- Procreate
- Canva
- CapCut
- Social media
- Video editing
- Character design
- Background art
- Stop motion
- Visual storytelling
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing video games
- Watching movies
- Watching anime
- Drawing for fun
- Working out
Additional Information
- Senior Thesis Short, Woodbury University, Developed character design and background using Procreate, Animated the short film using Toon Boom Harmony, Created animatics and storyboards using Storyboard Pro, Edited the video using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Junior Thesis Short, Woodbury University, Created and developed the characters and background using Adobe Photoshop, Created animatics and storyboards using Storyboard Pro, Used character animation using Toon Boom Harmony
- Stop Motion Short, Woodbury University, Modeled characters using plasticine, Framed, photographed, and recorded movement sequences
Timeline
Digital Artist/Social Media Intern
Black Rebirth Collective
06.2024 - 10.2025
Intern
El Grupo Workshop
05.2023 - 06.2023
Background Artist
Netflix
06.2020 - 07.2020
Post Production
Quest Pacifica
10.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Arts
Woodbury University
Diploma -
Village Glen High School