Emygalustyan@alum.calarts.edu Instagram/Twitter: Mymgal
EXPERIENCE
HORNET - Intern 2024
-Character expression sheets and turnarounds
-Assist with designs and storyboards for various
pitches and productions
-productions such as Mcdonalds, Brisk x Doja Cat,
and Skittles
-Character expression sheets and turnarounds
-Assist with designs and storyboards for various
pitches and productions
-productions such as Mcdonalds, Brisk x Doja Cat,
and Skittles
CALARTS PRODUCER SHOW - Illustrator 2024
-Illustrated brochure, backdrop, and posters for the
2024 Calarts Producers' show
-Illustrated brochure, backdrop, and posters for the
2024 Calarts Producers' show
Baobab Animation Studios - Character designer 2023 -Designed Characters and early concept designs for unannounced series
Baobab Animation Studios - Art Intern 2023 -Assisted on Marketing Graphics for animated projects -Assisted on Baobab/Disney TV’s unannounced series
Festival Du l’Animation l’Annecy - Character Designer/Visual Development 2023
-Designed characters and environment concepts for upcoming Annecy Festival 2024 sponsored film ‘LIMBO’. -Worked closely with the Director(s) to implement feedback and revisions.
-Designed characters and environment concepts for upcoming Annecy Festival 2024 sponsored film ‘LIMBO’. -Worked closely with the Director(s) to implement feedback and revisions.
Zeet Studio Sketch - Guest Demo Artist 2023
-Demonstrated a remote figure drawing session to a co-hort of attendees, hosted by Sophie Li
-Demonstrated a remote figure drawing session to a co-hort of attendees, hosted by Sophie Li
Pájaro Animation Studio - Freelance Designer 2022
-Pitched concepts and completed character and background designs
on an unannounced animated film.
-Worked closely with the Creative Director and Producer to
implement feedback and revisions.
-Pitched concepts and completed character and background designs
on an unannounced animated film.
-Worked closely with the Creative Director and Producer to
implement feedback and revisions.
EDUCATION
California Institute of the Arts - BFA in Character Animation
September 2020 - May 2024
September 2020 - May 2024
SKILLS
Adobe Suite (Proficiency in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)/ TV Paint/ Storyboard Pro/ Procreate, Blender, Nomad Sketch
ACHIEVEMENTS
-Women In Animation Scholarship 2024
-UELAA ‘Best Visual Style’ Award
-Anim-Ex Official Selection
-ANNY Official Selection
-Lilian Disney Scholarship Recipient