Jake is a lifelong artist and graduated Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's degree in Cinema Arts & Science, focusing in computer animation. Initially experimenting with drawing and painting when he was young, cartoons and video games inspired Jake to explore the art of animation. Here he found a passion for character animation, along with modeling and designing CG environments. Through schooling, professional experience, and personal passion projects, Jake has developed proficiency with the programs Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and InDesign. He has since worked doing commissions for art and logos, as well as professionally creating 3D renders and graphic design.