AARON LE

(714)-804-8201 aarontle02@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-le-animation

EXPERIENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED (June 2021-present)
Cartoonist and Freelancer
Produces and self-publishes all aspects of production from concept to render
Gathered over 435,000 collective followers and subscribers
Coordinated with professional manufacturers to produce 1,319 custom plushes
“RING RACE” SHORT FILM (August 2023-December 2024)
Director, Storyboards, Animator, Visual Development
Directed and a team of 10 people across departments to create a 5 minute film in 5 months
Maintained and organized differing schedules and deadlines across time zones
Produced all color design, character designs, and backgrounds for the film

INSERT STUDIOS (July 2021-October 2022)

Animator and Colorist
Collaborated with team of ~25 artists to produce two short films
Communicated active feedback between collaborators and scheduling
Adapted to various roles as production evolved

EDUCATION SKILLS
California State University, Fullerton Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Art/Animation
Adobe Acrobat
Expected December 2024 Shotgrid
Clip Studio Paint
Golden West College Toon Boom Harmony
Associate in Arts in Studio Arts Storyboard Pro
January 2022 Google Suite
Microsoft Suite
AWARDS
Star of 2022 Nomination (December 2022)
WEBTOON
Nominated among the four most popular comics released that year on the platform

Best Comic Strip Nomination (March 2023)

Ursa Major Awards
Nominated by readers for comic strips featuring anthropomorphic animals

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pencil Mileage Club, California State University, Fullerton

Connected and involved self with animation industry and events

24 Hour Animation Contest, California State University, Fullerton

Organized and worked with a team of 5 students to animate a 30 second film in 24 hours