Sophia Bentley
Detroit,MI
Summary
Recent graduate from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design. Motivated, passionate, creative worker and artist who shows determination and dedication in all professional endeavors. Possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to learn/adapt quickly and manage time efficiently under deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist & Graphic Designer
Freelance
07.2024 - Current
- Creating promotional visuals for musicians (animated lyric videos, cover artwork, and album track lists)
- Creating animated film festival trailers (The 62nd Ann Arbor Film Festival)
- Creating mixed media, animated work for online magazines and writers (Ethereal Magazine)
- Working in collaboration with artists/clients to create engaging visuals that fulfill their creative vision
- Completing creative deliverables within established deadlines
- Creating compelling artwork using a variety of mediums
- Remote
2D Animator and Course Development Assistant
Umich Stamps Pre-College
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Created the logo and educational, animated visual assets for the Stamps Pre-College Anytime online course and social media
- Collaborated with course development team to create a cohesive visual identity/style to represent the course
- Delivered finished work under weekly deadlines
- Utilized Adobe Suite software such as After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
Illustration Intern
Study Breaks Magazine
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Created weekly digital illustrations in collaboration with writers for articles on pop culture
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects
- Remote
Shop Owner and Independent Artist
Self-Employed
Boston, MA
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Ran an online shop offering custom and original designs of handmade embroidery artwork
- Delivered friendly customer service and managed multiple projects on deadline
- Worked in collaboration with customers to fulfill desired designs/artwork
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Art and Design
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2025
Fine Arts, Painting, Animation, French
Paris College of Art
Paris, France05-2024
Skills
- Fine Arts/Studio Art
- Graphic Design
- Digital illustration
- Stop-Motion & Mixed Media Animation
- Knowledge of Color Theory
- Collage Art
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Collaborative & Team-Oriented
- Organization
Timeline
Artist & Graphic Designer
Freelance
07.2024 - Current
2D Animator and Course Development Assistant
Umich Stamps Pre-College
02.2024 - 06.2024
Illustration Intern
Study Breaks Magazine
05.2023 - 09.2023
Shop Owner and Independent Artist
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 08.2022
Fine Arts, Painting, Animation, French
Paris College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Art and Design
University of Michigan
AWARDS
2022 - Stamps Creative Work Award/Scholarship
2023 - David Robert & Sylvia Jean Nelson Foundation for Arts & Letters Scholarship
2023 - Honorable Distinction for Sophomore Review Milestone
2024 - Anna Bychinsky Award for Excellence in Visual Arts
2025 - Integrative Project Award
EXHIBITIONS
- Feb 2024 - 2024 Stamps Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
- March 2024 - Ann Arbor Film Festival New Voices Series
- Dec 2024 - Gender Euphoria Exhibition in The Street Gallery
- Jan 2025 - Narrative Forms 2024 Showcase in The Street Gallery
- Feb 2025 - 2025 Stamps Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
- April 2025 - Perspective(s): The 2025 IP Exhibition