RILEY HARBER motion designer, animator, compositor

(704) - 654 - 5593 CHARLOTTE, NC, 28270 RileyHarberArts@gmail.com

Creative Summary
Concept-driven visual storyteller. Problem-solver. Lifelong creative. Flexible,
self-motivated, collaborative. Experienced 3D and 2D animator.

Education
BFA in Filmmaking - UNC School of the Arts
Emphasis on Computer Animation (2D, 3D, and Motion Graphics)
Winston-Salem, NC, August 2018 - May 2022

Skills
● Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc)
● Strong animation fundamentals, compositing experience.
● 3D software and workflows, including modeling, animation, lighting.
● Versatile graphic artist, thrives on exploring new art styles and techniques.
● Team leadership and communication in a creative role.

Project Experience
2D Animator / Compositor for Musical Short Film [contract]
March 2023 - Present (ongoing)
- Animated key 2D sequences of the film with Toon Boom Harmony,
utilizing both 2D rigged animation and traditional hand-drawn
techniques.
- Transitioned into Digital Compositor role in post-production, using
Adobe After Effects to beautify the finished animation. Lighting,
particle effects, etc.

Freelance Graphic Designer for The Artists Guild of UNCG

[contract]
October 2022 - November 2022
- Developed new logo and typeface for guild use.
- Created 3D elements in Blender 3D, vectorized and edited in Adobe
Illustrator. Met with client for feedback, incorporated critique into design.

Director, Editor, Animator for Short Film “Dreamcasting”

April 2021 - May 2022
- Directed and edited 11-minute animated film, managing a team of 6
animators.
- Created 3D-animated shorts in Blender 3D, textured in Photoshop, and
composited into complete motion graphics in After Effects.
- Developed film art direction, and created style guides and tutorials for
animators.
- Led team meetings; set deadlines and provided feedback for animators.

Visit my website: https://rileyharberarts.weebly.com/animation-portfolio.html

My Reel: https://vimeo.com/741520049
704-654-5593 ... RileyHarberArts@gmail.com ... Charlotte, NC