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Maddie is a recent BYU Animation grad with 3+ years of experience in character design and visual development, and just won a student Oscar and Emmy for the short 'Student Accomplice'. Aiming to utilize skills from past experience to further a director's vision, Maddie thrives in team environments but is also committed to independently solving design and story problems.

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For inquiries, contact through email or LinkedIn

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@madison.elizaabeth.arnold@gmail.com

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www.linkedin.com/in/madison-arnold-art

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Experience

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Character Design Lead, Series - Storybox Studios                                                  January 2022 - June 2024

  • Created weekly character lineups, coloring pages, and production-ready assets within an established style

  • Adapted episodes into books and edited short-form videos for clear, consistent storytelling

  • Designed new characters, expressive poses, and turnarounds for efficient pipeline use

 

Character Lead, Video Game - ShrineFlow, BYU                                                    January 2022 - June 2024

  • Facilitated the production pipeline through innovative exploration and design, leading and advising team in the design process

  • Provided frequent drawovers of character models and effects

  • Coordinated teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and guiding creative decisions to establish a design language

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Character Designer, Film - BYU Senior Shorts                                                     September 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Developed stylized character concepts, reference sheets, and production-conscious designs from script and story needs

  • Created turnarounds, test sheets, expressive poses, and character beats to clarify personality, gesture, and 3D translation

  • Collaborated with art directors and production teams, including sculpting one production character in Z-brush

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Animation Specialist, Series - Center for Learning                                                 September  2021 - August 2023

  • Created educational storyboards, characters, and props in Photoshop, ensuring team accessibility, visual appeal, style consistency, and rigging compatibility

  • Edited and animated shorts in Premiere, adapting to client feedback to finalize storyboards and support production needs

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Education

August  2019 - April 2025

Brigham Young University, Provo UT -  Animation BFA

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Awards

Student Academy Awards Winner for Animated Short Film

Student Emmy Winner

Rookies Winner for Film of the Year

Rookies Winner for People's Choice

Rookies Finalist for Game of the Year

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