Over the course of ten weeks, my team collaborated with Universal Creative to research, design, and develop a concept for a potential new attraction at Epic Universe. Together, we created an original IP complete with a narrative script, interior designs, and technical documentation, all culminating in a prototype presentation to investors.

As Project Manager, I led a team of 20 designers, ensuring every deliverable met Universal’s standards and deadlines. Beyond management, I loved contributing to concept development and animation, crafting animated illustrations that helped visualize and bring our imagined world to life for the Universal team.

To meet an intense two-week production schedule for five environmental illustrations, I proposed a staggered pipeline, allowing us to animate one scene while the next was still in creation. Once assets were ready, I handled compositing and animation in After Effects, transforming layered Photoshop files into cinematic, dimensional scenes. Through meticulous compositing (coloring, lighting, depth, and effects) I turned static illustrations into immersive worlds that successfully communicated our vision.

This project reminded me of the magic that happens when storytelling meets teamwork. Leading and collaborating with such a talented group through SCADpro was an incredible experience, and I’m forever grateful for the growth it inspired.

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