

"Soda" Elif Unveren
3D Animator
Junior
Blender
Unreal Engine
Maya
Hi there! I'm Soda Unveren, a passionate 3D Animator who is based in New York City! The collaborative nature of animation excites me, and I look forward to working with you on your next project.
Skills
Roles
- Advanced
- Basic
Technical Skills
- Intermediate
Software
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Advanced
Soft Skills
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Advanced
Languages
- Fluent/Native
Other Skills
- Basic
Work Experience
2026 – Present day
Junior - 3D Character Animator (Full Time)
Spacestation Animation (Utah, USA)
- Animated stylized character performances for a children's YouTube series, creating expressive, cartoony performances across a range of shot types, from close-up acting beats to multi-character sequences.
- Delivered approximately 20 seconds of polished character animation per week while meeting production schedules and quality standards.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow animators through iterative feedback, incorporating notes to meet production quality and schedule.
2025 – 2026
Junior - 3D Animator (Full Time)
Mega Cat Studios
- Animated stylized, cartoony gameplay cycles, including idles, expressive reactions, and interaction loops
- Delivered clear, appealing keyframe animation for cute, exaggerated biped characters with strong silhouette and readability utilizing Blender
- Collaborated with animation leads across time zones, efficiently implementing feedback and production notes
2025 – 2026
Junior - 3D Animator (Freelance)
MuseWork (Texas, USA)
- Animated two 1-minute prehistoric creature sequences in Blender, emphasizing realistic weight, anatomy, and motion.
- Executed a 3-character animated scene within a 2-week deadline, balancing realism, performance clarity, and production efficiency.
2023 – 2023
Trainee - 3D Animator (Internship)
ABT Istanbul : “As the Crow Flies” (Netflix)
- Animated a feather-focused sequence, emphasizing subtle realism and physical accuracy in motion
- Modeled, textured, and lit all props in the scene using Autodesk Maya and Substance Painter for a polished result
- Communicated regularly with Leads and Supervisors to stay aligned with production goals
- Asked questions and sought help from senior artists and mentors regarding technical or creative challenges
Education
2021 – 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design
Computer Animation
Graduated with a Summa Cum Laude from SCAD at 2025.