MY STORY
I am a 23-year-old 3D/2D artist from Dublin, OH. I specialize in story, but enjoy working all parts of the animation pipeline!
Hi Universe, I' m Kailee!
Story Artist | CG Generalist | Animator
I create stories for people who are curious about the world. My work draws inspiration from science, history, psychology, and the questions that shape human behavior. As a Computer Animation graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design, I combine technical animation skills with a love of narrative to create characters and worlds that explore complex ideas through visual storytelling. Whether inspired by speculative fiction, fantasy, or real historical events, I am interested in stories that help us better understand ourselves, our past, and the universe around us.
My Call to Adventure
I developed a love for storytelling at a young age, always doodling, writing short stories and making plays for my friends to perform at recess. I saw the movie Tangled in theaters when I was seven, and realized animation was the perfect career for me, since it combined art and storytelling. Working in this field has been my dream ever since.
Chasing the Dream
Before college, I spent my middle and high school years developing my craft, continuing to experiment with my art and building my portfolio. I learned how to make digital art, made my first animatic, and increased my drawing skills slowly in preparation to learn animation professionally in college!
Training Montage
My Next Chapter
After getting into Ringling, I spent four years in animation boot camp, consuming everything I could about the industry, learning all parts of the pipeline to create my thesis film, and meeting incredible artists who pushed me to grow even further.
After graduating college and completing my thesis film, I finally got some sleep! I then spent time putting together my portfolio website, learning new software, and developing my skills while searching for new opportunities. I am so grateful for how far I've come, and can't wait to break into the industry!
SKILLED IN:
ACTIVELY LEARNING:
RESUME
I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling, character performance, and 3D production pipelines. I am passionate about helping to create emotionally engaging animation that moves large audiences.
Kailee Hoffman
Ringling College of Art and Design- Computer Animation
EDUCATION:
MAY 2021 — MAY 2025
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts for Computer Animation. Spent four years learning animation, starting with traditional bouncing balls and flour sacks to ending with a full length short film.
Story Artist | CG Generalist | Animator
SKILLS:
-Completed a two minute short for my senior thesis film
-Developed concepts, modeled, textured and rigged characters, sets and assets for fundamental body mechanics assignments like "Simple Poly Theater", "Sit/Stand", "Push/Pull", and "Lip Sync"
-Collaborated and communicated with my professors and other mentors throughout each assignment
Click for:
Storyboarding
Character Animation
3D Animation
Rigging
Compositing
2D Animation
3D Modeling
3D Texturing
Lighting
My bearded dragon, Kip <3
(thesis film password here)
PROJECTS:
Monkey's Foot- Senior Thesis Film
NOV 2023 — MAY 2025
A two minute computer animated short that acted as my final senior project. I completed this film entirely by myself, from concept to final product.
-Participated in all parts of the animation pipeline to complete this assignment
-Designed, modeled, textured, and rigged two human characters for the film and one animal
-Created rigged assets used by the characters in the film
-Designed, modeled, textured and lit both indoor and outdoor sets
The House on Hilltop Road- Short Film
JULY 2026 — PRESENT
A 2D animated horror film that follows two teenagers on their debatably unwise investigation of the seemingly abandoned house on the hill and the haunting rumors surrounding it.
Director: Benny Seals
-Worked remotely alongside a team of 32 people
-Checked in with my director twice a week for critiques
-Learned ToonBoom Harmony for this production
Roles: Director, Story Artist, Visual Development Artist, 3D Modeler, 3D Texture Artist, Rigging Artist, Animation, Lighting, Compositing
Role: 2D Animator
Contact Me!
kaileehoff@gmail.com