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Sierra Schumann

Agoura Hills,CA

Summary

Multimedia artist with over 8 years of experience in various creative projects. Passionate about developing characters that bring stories to life. Proficient in Photoshop and focused on completing projects amiably and with artistic accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Character Animator

USC Games
10.2024 - Current
  • Transforming concept art to functional 2D puppet animation
  • Adhering to a clear, consistent style guide
  • Collaborating among computer engineers and game developers to reach push goals on time
  • Critiquing deliverables in a positive manner that addresses the fundamentals of design

Studio Instructor

Raminfard School of Arts
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Entrusted with company funds to procure necessities
  • Oil painting and advanced life drawing techniques
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Demonstrated time management in keeping students focused and motivated
  • Visual problem-solving and constructive, encouraging critique
  • Maintained pristine studio environment- cleaned and organized inventory, retrieved orders


Art Instructor & Content Manager

Art is Our Passion, Inc.
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Traditional Animation, Character Design, and Storyboarding workshops assistant
  • Demonstrating concepts such as form, color theory, and application of mediums
  • Archiving reference material and student progress files
  • Providing tailored curriculum to all ages and abilities
  • Developing skills in teaching students with special needs
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and focused learning environment
  • Curating and recording photo and video marketing content

Paid Intern- Diversity in Arts Leadership

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Served as technical production assistant for Summer Circus Spectacular 2022 live shows
  • Operated light and sound boards, projections, gimbal, and communication headsets
  • Managed social media and developed content for The Ringling and performers
  • Created concept art for performers' costumes and equipment
  • Guided museum guests with customer service experience
  • Maintained cleanly and welcoming backstage environment
  • Developed performance arts skills via direct tutelage from world-renowned performers

Theatre Tech Volunteer

Agoura High School
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Gained painting, woodworking, and other crafting experience in a professional setting
  • Utilized passion of art to enrich and give back to local community
  • Contributed to 6 productions over 4 years attending Agoura High School
  • Received award for outstanding community service of 100 hours per year for 4 consecutive years
  • Exercised time management skills to balance education and extracurricular life
  • Simultaneously taught and learned; took the lead with strengths in painting while learning from the other experiences of crewmates

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL
04-2027

High School Diploma -

Agoura High School
Agoura Hills, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Anatomy
  • Art direction
  • Content creation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Set building and painting
  • Special needs education
  • Storyboarding
  • Teaching- beginner to advanced
  • Video editing
  • Visual storytelling

Software

Photoshop

ZBrush

Procreate

Adobe Animate

CapCut

Illustrator

Premier Pro

Blender

Notion

Timeline

Character Animator

USC Games
10.2024 - Current

Studio Instructor

Raminfard School of Arts
05.2024 - 08.2024

Art Instructor & Content Manager

Art is Our Passion, Inc.
03.2023 - 08.2024

Paid Intern- Diversity in Arts Leadership

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
06.2022 - 08.2022

Theatre Tech Volunteer

Agoura High School
08.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Ringling College of Art And Design

High School Diploma -

Agoura High School
Sierra Schumann