Anna (Asher) Below

252-917-9933 |  asheranims@gmail.com |  www.asherbelow.com

Profile

Technical Animator focused on production-ready assets and efficient workflows. Experience in rigging, procedural texturing, lighting, and render quality control within deadline-driven team environments. Comfortable supporting hybrid 2D/3D pipelines and collaborative production.

Software

Maya (Arnold) |  Blender | Substance Painter | ShotGrid

Experience

Lead Technical Animator — Pretty Kitty | 2023–2024

  • Led technical animation tasks under fixed delivery milestones within a team-based production environment

  • Modeled and optimized props and environment layouts to meet performance and quality targets

  • Rigged a 3D character and developed a 2D dummy rig system to support hybrid 2D/3D animation, enabling seamless character interaction without reliance on final renders

  • Created procedural and hand-painted textures in Substance Painter while adhering to asset specifications

  • Managed lighting for 3D elements and oversaw render quality control, identifying and correcting issues prior to final delivery

Junior Technical Animator — Love At First Light | 2022–2023

  • Optimized UV layouts to improve texture efficiency and support real-time performance constraints

  • Created procedural textures for characters and environments using established asset guidelines

  • Assisted with lighting, rendering, and iteration, addressing feedback to support on-time delivery

Intern — Disney College Program (Merchandise) | 2024–2025

  • Delivered high-volume guest-facing service in a fast-paced environment

  • Maintained brand standards and operational accuracy

  • Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and adaptability in a large organization

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) | 2021–2024
BFA in Animation, Cum Laude
SCADamp Certificate of Completion — Professional communication and presentation skills

Pitt Community College | 2019–2021
AA & AFA

Character Animation

Technical Animation