Biography
Lou is a Filipina-American production & development specialist passionate about producing dynamic and culturally rich stories. She currently works as a Production Coordinator at Halon Entertainment.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication and a focus in Design & Production for Animation.
With her stylus and spreadsheets, Lou aims to develop stories exploring folklore, heritage, multifaceted identity, and femininity. When she isn’t creating, she loves to collect stickers, experiment with new recipes, and sing along to Mitski in her car.
Skills
Roles
- Advanced
- Intermediate
Software
- Intermediate
Soft Skills
- Intermediate
Work Experience
2023 – Present day
Production Coordinator
Halon Entertainment (Remote )
- Represents Halon Production during client meetings with Epic Games on their Fortnite Cinematics projects.
- Support Environment and FX teams both internally and client-facing.
2022 – Present day
Creative Coordinator
Asian Texans For Justice (Texas)
- Coordinates between Art Director, Social Media Manager, and Creative Team to develop socially engaging designs representing Asian Texan politics.
2021 – Present day
Product Designer
Juniper Creates (Remote )
- Designs merchandise, apparel, and plush toys for Juniper Clients from initial sketch to manufacturing.
- Utilizes Character and Prop Design skills for plush schematics.
2018 – Present day
Freelance Character and Concept Designer
Self-Employed (Remote )
Character, Environment, and Prop Design for various organizations and projects (Big Maine Women-show pitch, Shakti - short film, Friday - video game, Golden Rose Foundation - nonprofit).
2022 – 2022
Artist Coordinator
Deeds Not Words (Texas )
-Leads the development of Special Edition SCOTUS Zine of The Galvanizer covering reproductive rights and educational resources regarding the overturning of Roe vs Wade.
2021 – 2021
Creative Development Mentee
Women In Animation (Remote )
Attended small groups and lectures from Cassie Asta, former Cartoon Network Creative Executive, on Animation Development. Networked with industry creatives.
2021 – 2021
Graphic Designer (Internship)
Deeds Not Words (Remote )
Works directly with Art Director, Artist-In-Residence, and Social Media team to develop social media assets, zine layouts, merchandise designs, and character graphics.
2020 – 2021
Art Direction Intern
The Inturnship (Remote )
Worked directly with Co-Founder, Creative team (Graphic designers, copywriters, UI designer), and Strategy Team to develop graphic assets and merchandise for Inturnship branding and clients.
2021 – 2021
Mentee
Arielle Jovellanos Illustration Mentorship (Remote )
Executed a 3-month visual storytelling project called "Chemical Exes" under the guidance of Eisner-nominated comic artist, Arielle Jovellanos.
2019 – 2021
Graphics Editor/Graphics Artist
The Mercury (Richardson, TX )
Manages a team of graphic artists and coordinates with editors and writers on a bi-weekly schedule. Edits all graphics for publication and contributes to layout design and additional graphics for both
2020 – 2020
Graphics and Marketing Intern
UT Dallas Career Center (Richardson, TX )
Coordinates directly with Marketing and Technologies to develop social media strategy plans used across various marketing channels and designs templates for University Employer Guide/Annual Report.
Education
2018 – 2021
Arts, Technology and Emerging Communications
The University of Texas at Dallas
Design & Production for Animation
ATEC Honors Graduate (Class of 2021) - Early Graduate |
Anthony "Tony" Cross Scholarship Recipient |
HCA Scholar