Sophia Villalovos
Background Designer, Painter, and Animator
EDUCATION
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA — BA in Art and Animation
August 2019 - December 2020
Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
July 2016 - June 2018
EXPERIENCE
Wild Portals - freelance animation commission
Consulted with client for tone and aesthetic. Designed and animated themed gifs for company discord servers.
Colortime - receptionist
Answer phones, take clients’ temperature, and provide front desk service to studio or independent clients
CSUN Internal Internship - background designer
Designed background style based on historical paintings. Communicated with client to develop artistic ‘look’
Theater of Power: Performance of War on the Sinop Kale City Wall - artist
Created original graphic for lecture. Designed concept art based on historical texts
24 Hour Animation Contest - background designer/misc
worked with a team of fellow animation students to develop, design, and animate a 30 second short in 24 hours.
CSUN Scholarship Office - receptionist
Provide information and counseling to students regarding scholarships
Informational Animation Commission
Designed and storyboarded informational video for independent client. Storyboarded and conceptualized custom visual content for specified deadline
SOFTWARE
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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Harmony
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After Effects
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Microsoft Word
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Maya
COMMUNITY
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French Club
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Feminist Society
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Animation Student League of Northridge
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Women in Animation
AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS
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Art Department Scholarship- Glendale Community College
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Student Showcase - Glendale Community College art gallery
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Gallery Exhibit- California State University Northridge
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Dean’s List- California State University Northridge