Divyakshi's Resume
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Divyakshi's Resume

Work Experience
Freelance illustrator, animator and graphic designer 2019-2021

Successfully worked on editorial illustrations for clients
such as The New Yorker and Slate.
Completed commercial animations for pharmaceutical
companies, independent artists as well as networks like VH1.
Played an integral role in building brand identity and
visual assets for several sustainable startup companies such as Winked!, Brag House, The Mend and Indira New York,
resulting in a higher cumulative reach across all social and
in-app platforms.
Optimized unique illustration and animation styles to fit into web design layouts resulting in the creation of more dynamic
interfaces.
Collaborated with communities like Bed-Stuy Strong and the Art of living foundation to create merchandise and advertisements displayed on the NJ part train to help foster happiness and
positivity in the community.

CSM Spring 2021 internship

Underwent hands-on training through research and assisting senior art directors on client projects such as Coke, Lenovo, Maybelline, HBO and Hinge.
Helped the creative team at CSM to plan and execute social media campaigns, sizzle reels, and other interactive promotional content yielding a higher engagement rate of 12% as compared to the previous year.
Demonstrated the ability to integrate illustration and animation practices into the CSM culture and current consumer trends through conversations with global team members, company data, and interdisciplinary design principles.

Baboon Animation Summer 2019 internship

Worked with the team’s writers, animators, and producers to successfully design and present a pitch to Netflix resulting in increased business revenue.
Created pro-social character designs, screenplays, and concept art for television series, effectively engaging younger audience with issues such as climate change.
Coordinated production with clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that improved professionalism and created new profitable business collaborations.


Education
Parsons school of Design, Art Media and Technology (B.F.A illustration) 2019-2021
GPA of 3.96
Student advisory group 2018-2019
Student Council 2020-2021

Selected to be in the Society Of Illustrators student show and was awarded the Memory of Harry Rosenbaum Scholarship 2021
Dean’s List 2017-2021
Parsons nominee for the Society Of
Illustrators Zankel Scholarship 2019-2021
Merit scholarship to Attend Parsons School
Of Design 2017