SYD CORDOBA

Alexandria, VA | sydneyncordoba@gmail.com | sydcordoba.com

EXPERIENCE

Creative Director Remote | Aug 2024 – Present

Teakeyland Story Studio 

• Consulted producer on creative process and project development with a focus on collaboration, storytelling, and studio values.

• Recruited and managed a team of six artists to produce the pilot episode for a children’s animated series.

• Oversaw visual development, edited scripts, generated shot lists and storyboards, and provided mentorship with regular check-ins and reviews.

• Directed voice actors and collaborate with editors and producers during post production

• Trained mentees in Procreate Dreams and managed project assets and file-sharing workflows.

Lead Animator Remote | Mar 2020 – Present

Free Lion Productions

• Produced short-form, strategic social media content for nonprofit campaigns, amplifying messages around human rights, healthcare, and community empowerment.

• Led end-to-end creative process: scriptwriting, storyboarding, shot lists, character design, animation, and video editing with Adobe Creative Cloud tailored to diverse client visions and brand identities.

• Collaborated directly with nonprofit leaders to translate complex messages into engaging visual stories for digital audiences, ensuring storytelling aligned with organizational missions and resonated with audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills: Visual Storytelling & Digital Content Strategy, Social Media Advocacy, Video Editing, Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Development, Project Management, Creative Team Leadership

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Procreate, Blender 3D

EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography and Film, cum laude     May 2019