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Ryan Anderson

@ryananderson

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Creative animator specializing in character design and visual storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking collaborative animation roles focused on character design, storyboarding, and VFX within a creative, growth-oriented team.

I am a creative and detail-oriented animator with formal training in storytelling and concept development, holding a B.F.A. from SCAD and a B.S. in Computer Science from Troy University. I combine traditional animation principles with 3D skills to develop character design, storyboards, props, environments, and visual effects that bring compelling stories to life.

My work includes contributions to independent films such as Chop Chop, Loverboy! and Septik Necromation, where I handled prop and environment design, character design, 3D modeling, layouts, and storyboards; Septik Necromation was submitted to 15 film festivals in the 2025/2026 circuit. I have been recognized with Best Animation awards at Chicago Horror Fest (September 2025) and Nashville Horror Fest (October 2025).

I balance creative practice with hands-on technical and operational experience from internships and retail supervision, and I am committed to continuous learning and collaborative production environments. I am eager to join a dynamic team where I can contribute to innovative animation projects and further develop my craft.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sales Supervisor

Current

Party America

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years)

Managed store operations including customer service, cash handling, stocking, opening/closing procedures, delegating tasks, and supervising daily sales activities.

Customer Service Cash Handling Team Supervision Store Opening Visual Merchandising

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High School Intern

Current

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years)

Supported local field office by organizing inventory, assisting with interactive seminar equipment creation, and preparing/wiring protection control equipment for customers and sales reps.

Inventory Management Troubleshooting Team Collaboration

Animator

Freelance

Created character designs, storyboards, props, environments, and 3D models for films and a Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook; work submitted to 15 festivals and contributed to award-winning shorts in 2025.

Storyboarding 3D Modeling Adobe Photoshop Maya Blender

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Savannah College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Storytelling & Concept Development for Animation

Grade: 3.55 GPA (Cum Laude)

Activities and societies: SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship; SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship; involvement in animation projects and film festival submissions

Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Storytelling & Concept Development for Animation, graduating Cum Laude with a 3.55 GPA.

Troy University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.52 GPA (Cum Laude)

Activities and societies: National Society of Leadership & Success (Troy University chapter); Sigma Alpha Phi; Troy University Millennium Scholars Award; Provost's list multiple semesters

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, graduating Cum Laude with a 3.52 GPA.