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Tzvi Kogan

Summary

Born and raised in Mexico City, story-driven Animator focused on high quality animation and character development. Proficient in traditional animation and focused on completing projects with accuracy and artistic skill. Motivated and looking for new professional challenges and increasing responsibilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Character Animator

Namu Stories
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines through efficient time management and prioritization skills.
  • Achieved compelling performances by applying principles of acting and body mechanics to character animations.
  • Participated in regular critique sessions, offering valuable input on improving both individual and team efforts.
  • 2D animated characters with full range of emotions and movement.

Character Design TA

Rhode Island School Of Design, RISD
09.2023 - 12.2023

Co-taught under Max Porter

  • Helped guide students to develop a wide range of character concepts, from initial sketches to final renderings.
  • Explained the importance of rough sketches, shape language, line of action, principles of animation and research.

Character Animation TA

Rhode Island School Of Design, RISD
01.2023 - 06.2023

Co-taught under Christy Karacas

  • Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on industry standards and best practices.
  • Taught the principles of animation, walk cycles, performance, organization and communication skills.
  • Planned and prepared daily exercises and lessons.

Children's Book Illustrator

Edward & Penny Nadel
07.2019 - Current

Augie's Book Series

Several books have been published, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and more are on the way!

  • Developed art and design concepts.
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
  • Transformed ideas into high-quality narrative illustrations to fulfill client requests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Animation

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
06.2024

California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA

Skills

  • Character Animation
  • Character Design
  • Animation and motion graphics
  • Concept Art
  • Visual Development
  • 3D Visualization
  • Creative Solutions
  • Organization
  • Communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited Working
Yiddish
Limited Working

Timeline

Character Design TA

Rhode Island School Of Design, RISD
09.2023 - 12.2023

Character Animation TA

Rhode Island School Of Design, RISD
01.2023 - 06.2023

Character Animator

Namu Stories
06.2022 - 09.2022

Children's Book Illustrator

Edward & Penny Nadel
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Animation

Rhode Island School of Design

California Institute of The Arts
Tzvi Kogan