Garrett Joseph Parish
gparish6196@gmail.com | (913) 265-6196 | Chicago, IL — KS
Animator and illustrator with a strong fine arts foundation, specializing in 2D & 3D animation. Experienced in both traditional and digital media, with a passion for storytelling and visual development.
Skills—
Technical: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Maya, Procreate
Artistic: 2D & 3D Animation, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Hand-drawn Animation, Painting & Drawing
Education—
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) — Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Emphasis in Illustration & Animation | Expected May 2026
Relevant Coursework—
Advanced 2D Computer Animation
3D Character Animation
Experimental 3D
Storyboarding
Visual Communication
Illustration
Typography (Type Technologies, Intro to Typography)
FVNM (Film, Video, New Media & Animation)
Experience—
Peer Mentor — Sophomore Seminar, SAIC
Spring 2025
Mentored sophomore seminar students in their projects
Led presentations and provided feedback on creative development
Assisted faculty with classroom planning and student engagement
Exhibitions & Honors—
SAIC Dean’s List — Spring 2024
Art Council of Johnson County – Shooting Stars Exhibit — 2022
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards — Silver Key & Honorable Mentions (2020–2021)
Freelancer — Lawn Care & Landscaping Business
2019–2023
Operated, grew, and managed a landscaping business serving local residential clients
Managed scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
Developed client communication and entrepreneurial skills
