SOLEIL NELSON
📧 nelsonsoleil@gmail.com | 📞 (203) 505-0149 | 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/soleil-nelson
OBJECTIVE
Emerging art director with a strong foundation in animation, design, and storytelling. Passionate about learning and creating work that drives brand engagement. Seeking to grow within a collaborative, mission-driven creative team.
EXPERIENCE
Jr. Art Director - Spine LLC | Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
Developed a character-driven explainer video used by a national sales team to increase retail performance.
Collaborated with creative and strategy teams to deliver clear, on-brand messaging through animation.
Presented multiple visual concepts and refined based on client feedback
Executed all animation, modeling and rigging
Jr. Art Director - Digital Wizards Studios | May 2024 - Sept 2024
Created rigs, models, and animations for branded campaigns and digital media.
Promoted from intern to junior artist for technical skill, professionalism, and strong collaboration.
Participated in client-facing meetings and supported development of multiple creative directions.
Mentee – Women in Animation Mentorship Circle | Jan 2021-Present
Selected from a competitive global applicant pool to join
Engaged in quarterly mentorship sessions with senior industry professionals in art, technology, production, and animation
Focused on professional growth, industry insight, and collaborative learning with peers and mentors
EDUCATION
Emerson College, Boston, MA B.A. Media Arts Production (Animation), Cum Laude | 2022-2024
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL Computer Animation | 2020-2021
Darien High School, Darien, CT | Graduated 2020
SKILLS
Creative: Adobe Photoshop, Animate, After Effects, Maya, Blender, Clip Studio Paint Other: Storyboarding, Rigging, Visual Development, Client Presentation, Excel
EXTRAS & TRAINING
SVA & CCA Pre-College Animation Programs
Animation Mentor: Intro to Animation & Storyboarding
Viola - Pop Strings (4 yrs) | Darien Halloween Painting Contest - Award Winner