SOPHIE MCGREGOR
Plano,TX
Summary
Dynamic 2D Animator and Digital Illustrator skilled in character design, storyboarding, animation and digital painting. Proven ability to create high-quality illustrations and vibrant animations that effectively bring stories to life. Committed to delivering engaging visual content that captivates audiences and enhances storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Book Illustrator
Catfish Designs
Crosby, TX
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Created colorful illustrations for Lucky the Poochipug 32-page children's book using digital design tools.
- Brainstormed with marketing and creative personnel to design high-quality images and illustrations for custom projects.
- Collaborated with writers to understand story themes and character development.
- Developed character sketches to visualize concepts for various book projects.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project timelines and creative direction.
2D Animator - Action Man Movie Intro
Pierce Dietrich
Dallas, TX
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with team members to develop animation concepts and storyboards.
- Assisted in refining character designs and backgrounds for animated sequences.
- Designed key frames, in-betweens and special effects for animations.
- Created dynamic character movements based on reference videos or real life observations.
- Integrated environmental elements into animations such as lighting, shadows, textures, atmosphere .
Summer Art Teacher
Self-employeed
Crosby, Texas
06.2018 - 08.2019
- 2019 taught 6 elementary and middle school-aged students in various art techniques including digital art (Procreate), colored pencil, markers, and chalk art.
- 2018 instructed 9 young students, including one with autism, in digital art, colored pencils, markers, and chalk art, all based on individual needs and learning styles.
- Managed class supplies and resources for effective learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress.
Education
Digital Illustrator Specialization Industry Certificate - Advanced Illustration For Film/Games/Publishing
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
09-2025
2D Cut-out Animator Specialization Industry Certificate - Advanced 2D Animation
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
09-2024
Advanced 2D Animation Industry Certificate - Techniques And Professional Workflows Film/Games
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
09-2024
Foundations of 2D Animation Industry Certificate - 2D Animation
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
10-2023
Completed Freshman Year - ATEC Animation Program
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX01-2022
High School Diploma -
Hargrave High School
Huffman, TX06-2021
Skills
- Digital illustration
- 2D animation
- Character design
- Storyboarding
- Visual storytelling
- Digital painting
- Hand-drawn animation
- Rigging skills
- Creative collaboration
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Clip Studio
- Procreate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Children's Book Illustrator
Catfish Designs
07.2024 - 12.2024
2D Animator - Action Man Movie Intro
Pierce Dietrich
09.2023 - 04.2024
Summer Art Teacher
Self-employeed
06.2018 - 08.2019
Digital Illustrator Specialization Industry Certificate - Advanced Illustration For Film/Games/Publishing
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
2D Cut-out Animator Specialization Industry Certificate - Advanced 2D Animation
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
Advanced 2D Animation Industry Certificate - Techniques And Professional Workflows Film/Games
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
Foundations of 2D Animation Industry Certificate - 2D Animation
CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
Completed Freshman Year - ATEC Animation Program
The University of Texas At Dallas
High School Diploma -
Hargrave High School