Creatively diligent BFA graduate with an interest in visual storytelling and desire to gain employment experience in the professional practices of 2D animation, illustration, sequential art, and character design. Skilled in marketing and storyboarding to foster brand awareness through artistic expression. Excited to apply my creative insight and technical skills to support leading brands and companies.
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Pia Roca is a Filipino-American artist based in Seattle, Washington. She explores digital and traditional methods of visual art. Her inspiration comes from her values, personal experiences, and passion for storytelling. Beyond creating artworks, Pia enjoys climbing, aikido, and watching cartoons with her cat, Almond.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Owner
Piapocketsized
Seattle, WA | Sep 2024 – Present
Led the concept design process for stickers and prints from ideation to final product
Conducted cold calls and follow-ups to potential clients, building partnerships and expanding market presence
Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers, and clients to refine product designs and ensure production quality
Simultaneously coordinated design production, inventory tracking, and client orders, responding promptly to inquiries
Developed and implemented marketing strategies, including social media promotion to increase growth of the brand
Ensured visual consistency and high-quality execution in stickers and prints
Art Teacher
Drawn2Art
Redmond, WA | May 2023 – Present
Developing student's observation skills and visual comprehension while teaching proportion, shape, and color theory in traditional drawing and painting
Designed lesson plans and creative projects with strict timelines
Provided constructive feedback, and refining creative processes to meet project goals
Collaborated with art teachers to develop and implement strategies that enhanced students' of artistic principles
Organized student portfolios, helping them track improvements and maintain focus on creative goals
Art Instructor
Trendy Crafts LLC
Seattle, WA | Apr 2023 – Present
Supervised and provided direction to classroom through project demonstrations
Experimented with learning and teaching styles to strengthen student engagement
Managed class projects with specific deadlines, helping students meet deadlines while producing high-quality artwork
Adapted art lessons to fit the developmental level of students
Nourished students’ creative interest, providing guidance in critical-thinking and encouragement
Guided students in creating original art, fostering an early understanding of design principles and storytelling
Animation Writing Intern
Baboon Animation
Brooklyn, NY (Remote) | Sep 2022 – Jan 2023
Orchestrated notes for brainstorm meetings involving pitches, beats, and segments
Compiled dialogue and script time-codes for ‘Agent 203’ from storyboards
Produced emotional beat outlines for ‘Fur Force Five’ using scripts
Generated episode synopsis's for ‘Agent 203’ writers
Analyzed outlines for script explodes
Assistant Manager
VUE Reflectives
Bellingham, WA | Jul 2021 – Aug 2022
Produced animations for company advertisements and designs for products
Developed sketches for products and storyboards for company advertisements
Created the company website and enhanced social platforms
Consulted with manufacturers and consumers during business transactions
Researched relevant marketing techniques and organized vendors events
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in 2D Animation and Illustration Illustration Certificate
Minors in Creative Writing and German
Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Sep 2018 - Jun 2022
Associates in Arts and Sciences
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA | Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
EXHIBITION RECORD
BFA Thesis Exhibition, Western Gallery, Bellingham, WA | Jun 2022
Bus Stop 494 Exhibition, VU Gallery, Bellingham, WA | May 2022
Transfiguration 355 & 305 Exhibition, B Gallery, Bellingham, WA | May 2022
BFA Winter Exhibition, VU Gallery, Bellingham, WA | Jan 2022
Internus 494 Exhibition, B Gallery (Virtual), Bellingham, WA | Jun 2021
CRAFT SHOWS & COLLECTIONS
Bellingham’s Sustainable Art and Retail Festival, Depot Market Square, Bellingham, WA | Feb 2022
Kulshan Holiday Maker’s Market, Roosevelt Taproom, Bellingham, WA | Dec 2022
Bike Festival and Fashion Show, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA | Sep 2021
Printmaking Collection, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA | Jun 2021
SKILLS
Traditional Drawing & Painting
Adobe Creative Suite
Procreate
Blender
Conceptual Drawing
Character Design
2D Illustration
3D Modeling
Collaborative Problem Solving
Deadline Management
AWARDS
George W Keagle Scholarship Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | May 2021
Research and Sponsored Programs Grant Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | May 2021
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