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Jeff User

@jeffuser5

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I direct original animated films and produce 2D, 3D, and mixed-media visual storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an animation production assistant or junior artist role where I can apply technical animation skills, collaborative discipline, and original storytelling.

I directed After School, an original animated short developed at CalArts and selected for exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. I managed its creative direction, animation production, and visual storytelling from concept through final screening.

I've also mentored CalArts students in Blender and Premiere Pro workflows as a Hybrid Imaging teaching assistant, and produced animated visuals for a school-wide installation. Through freelance work, I'm developing animation and music-video concepts for commercial and production opportunities.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Teaching Assistant, Hybrid Imaging

California Institute of the Arts

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Mentored over 15 undergraduate students in hybrid imaging techniques, providing structured feedback on Blender projects and Premiere Pro workflows. Supported curriculum delivery for a studio-based course integrating 2D, 3D, and mixed media animation methods.

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