Holly DiFilippis
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Designer with a proven track record at Toonstar, enhancing brand consistency and mentoring junior designers. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and visual storytelling, I significantly boosted project efficiency and pipeline productivity. My collaborative approach and innovative solutions in character and environmental design have consistently elevated project quality and audience engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Designer
Toonstar
10.2021 - Current
- Established design guidelines to maintain brand consistency across all platforms and touchpoints.
- Managed junior designers, providing guidance and mentorship to improve design work for characters, backgrounds, props, and other social media/marketing assets
- Working closely with the production team and COO to plan projects and manage workload and pipeline productivity
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
Visual Development Artist
Jim Keehsen Productions
04.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering constructive feedback to improve overall project quality.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Designed environmental set pieces that complemented character designs while also enhancing story-driven context.
- Contributed creative ideas during brainstorming sessions, offering innovative solutions to design challenges.
Animator
Jim Keeshen Production
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering constructive feedback to improve overall project quality.
- Developed engaging motion graphics for short films, increasing audience engagement through dynamic visuals and color
- Developed innovative solutions to overcome storytelling challenges presented by script constraints or technical limitations.
- Followed animation guidelines to maintain consistent flow, vision, and style across complete story.
Art Instructor
Sheldon's Art Academy
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Led after-school programs focused on specific artistic fundamentals such as gesture, shape, form, perspective, head and figure drawing, balance, and proportions
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Mentored students on their individual projects, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improved artistic expression.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catering to various skill levels and interests of students.
Education
Associate of Science - Animation
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2020
Skills
- Character Design
- Illustration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Storyboarding
- Color theory
- Visual storytelling
- Environmental design
- Layout Design
Timeline
Visual Development Artist
Jim Keehsen Productions
04.2024 - Current
Lead Designer
Toonstar
10.2021 - Current
Animator
Jim Keeshen Production
06.2020 - 02.2021
Art Instructor
Sheldon's Art Academy
02.2015 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Animation
Santa Monica College
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