Vanessa Nilsson

ADJUNCT ANIMATION PROFESSOR

2019 - present

Montclair State University

• Created and teach Experimental Animation class. (Stop Motion, Visual Music, Particle Animation, Puppet Animation, Cutout Animation, etc.)
• Classes: Experimental Animation, Collaboration Production, Thesis I, & Thesis II
• Advise students with Senior Thesis projects (2D, 3D animations, Illustrations, and Graphic Novels etc.)

ADJUNCT ANIMATION PROFESSOR

2020 - present

William Paterson University

• Classes teach: Cell Animation, Advanced Cell Animation, 3D Modeling, and Storyboarding.

VISUAL DESIGN MANAGER

2018 - present

Equipment Zone

• Lead in the design, development, and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production communication materials
• Developed numerous marketing visuals (instructional videos, animations,logos, brochures,infographics, presentations, and advertisements).
• Re-designed and maintain company’s website and ecommerce site to improve customer experience
• Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time
• Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality and accuracy of the design
• Design and print artwork to show quality of Epson Direct-to- Garment, Solvent, Photographic, and Dye- Sublimation printers.

WEB DESIGNER

2017-2018

William Paterson University

• Create new designs, templates, logos, and graphics for website
• Utilize HTML5, CSS, dotCMS, Illustrator, and Photoshop

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

2015-2018

William Paterson University

• Offer technical support and assistance to faculty and students
• Redesigned and maintain website
• Teach software and equipment such as Premiere Pro, Avid, PMW and 7D cameras, lighting, and audio equipment

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2014-2017

Healthmonitor Network

• Design medical animations and instructional videos for digital posters and website
• Design visuals and graphics for Healthmonitor magazine.

Master of Fine Arts

2015 - 2018

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ.

Focused primarily in Animation and Painting.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

2010 - 2014

Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ.

Double majored in Animation & Drawing & Painting. Double minored in Art History and Italian.