Tiffany Sigaran
Austin,TX
Summary
I'm Tiffany, a 2D animator with 7 years of experience, certified in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Suite. My expertise lies in project accuracy and artistic skill, demonstrated through contributions to organizations like Advent Health, Niche Academy, and the University of Florida. I've led projects on "Gametoons" (YouTube) and the Toonstar channel (Snapchat), showcasing leadership skills. My animated short, "AERODYNE," gained international recognition at festivals. Committed to evolving as an industry leader, I'm excited about potential collaborations!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animation Lead / Storyboard Artist
Niche Academy
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Lead animation production for educational content across libraries and care providers nationwide.
- Conducted professional development meetings for animation and video production.
- Collaborated with illustration team, overseeing character rigs, props, and environments.
- Proficient in After Effects, Flash, and Character Animator for asset and episode development.
- Transitioned from storyboarding to full-time animation direction.
Director / Animation Lead
Cognitive Leap Solutions Inc
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Led character animation for an educational app, managing NDA project.
- Utilized After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and Character Animator for asset development.
- Contributed to art direction, video editing, and successfully recruited animation staff.
2D Animator / Rigging Artist, Project Lead
Newscape Studios
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Animated and rigged characters for various series, including Friday Night Funkin' Logic and Among Us Logic.
- Proficient in After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and Character Animator.
- Directed and storyboarded episodes, serving as team lead through production.
Storyboard Artist
Toonstar
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Created storyboards and animatic tracks for influencers and online content.
- Developed character designs for animated content.
Freelance Animator
Park Ave Animation House
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Executed remote freelance animation for Advent Health, focusing on conjunctivitis awareness.
- Applied traditional and puppet animation, along with cleanup, color, and editing.
Graphic / Animation Specialist
UF Lifelong Learning- Creative Works
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Produced 2D motion graphics, character animation, and storyboarding for medical explainer ads.
- Collaborated on concept development and art direction for broadcast projects.
2D Animator
UF Digital World's Institute
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Produced 2D motion graphics and character animation on 'Trauma Informed Practice (Tips),' which educates Florida teachers about identifying and helping students overcome domestic abuse.
- Collaborated on concept development and art direction for broadcast projects.
Freelance 2D Animator
Drawn From Valor
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Working as a freelance animator and storyboard artist on 'Kara and the Dire Beastie,' an animated series for Jacksonville Hospital that educates young children about Type 1 Diabetes and proper care.
Freelance Storyboard Artist
Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Freelance storyboard artist on 'Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker,' a pitch project for the Florida Department of Education that retells the story of 'The Nutcracker Prince' while instilling values of cultural diversity.
Orientation Assistant
Savannah College Of Art And Design
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06.2017
Skills
- 2D Puppet Animation
- 2D Traditional Animation
- 2D Character Rigging
- Motion Graphics
- Layout Design
- Illustration
- Digital Painting
- Sequential Art
- Project Management
- Team Development
Certification
- Florida Educator's License
- Toon Boom Harmony Certification - Associate
- Toon Boom Storyboard Pro Certification - Associate
Software
- 2D Puppet Animation
- 2D Traditional Animation
- Adobe After Effects
- Spine
- Blender
- TV Paint
- Adobe Character Animator
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Autodesk Maya
- Audacity
- Unity
- Javascript
- Python
Awards
Dean's List - June 2017
Semifinalist, "AERODYNE" for Florida Animation Festival - January 2017
Affiliations
- Women in Animation
- Latinix in Animation
Languages
English
Spanish
American Sign Language
Timeline
Animation Lead / Storyboard Artist
Niche Academy
02.2022 - 12.2023
Director / Animation Lead
Cognitive Leap Solutions Inc
01.2022 - 08.2022
2D Animator / Rigging Artist, Project Lead
Newscape Studios
11.2020 - 12.2021
Storyboard Artist
Toonstar
06.2020 - 09.2020
Freelance Animator
Park Ave Animation House
12.2019 - 04.2020
Graphic / Animation Specialist
UF Lifelong Learning- Creative Works
08.2018 - 12.2019
2D Animator
UF Digital World's Institute
01.2018 - 08.2018
Freelance 2D Animator
Drawn From Valor
07.2017 - 01.2018
Freelance Storyboard Artist
Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker
04.2017 - 07.2017
Orientation Assistant
Savannah College Of Art And Design
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
Savannah College of Art And Design
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