About Me

Hi! My name is Gwenaelle (Gwen) Du-Thumm and I am a 3D artist and character animator, recently graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in 3D Animation and a minor in Film/Video. In addition to 3D work, I love to work on character designs, illustration, look development, and I have an artistic foundation in drawing and painting.

With a passion for all things fantasy and an enthusiasm for art history, I have an eye for the small details and am always eager to tackle a technical challenge. I am skilled in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I am currently looking for roles in animation, film, and/or theme parks/immersive experiences where I can contribute my skillset and continue to grow!

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Education

Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY

BFA in Digital Arts (3D Animation), Minor in Film/Video - May 2025

Gobelins Paris | Paris, France

Summer School in Character Animation - Summer 2024

Skills

3D Character Animation, 3D Environment and Character Modeling, 3D Lighting, Texturing, Illustration, Character Design, Vis Dev, Video Editing

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Dragonframe, Microsoft Office

Languages

English, French

Experience

3D Generalist/Filmmaker

2022 - present

Responsible for all aspects in the creation of three 3D animated short films: "Bubby and Son" (May 2023), "Kindling" (Dec 2023), and "Immémoriale" (May 2025)

President | Women in Animation Pratt Institute

2024 - 25 (Vice President 23 - 24)

Spearheaded organization of club events, managed the executive board and delegated tasks. Handled administrative tasks and coordinated with the Office of Student Involvement.

LG Wonderbox Showcase

Fall 2023

Worked collaboratively on a student-led team of five to produce an original short 3D animation expressing "Life's Good" for entry to the LG Wonderbox Showcase

Shop Owner | GwenStudioCreations on Etsy

2020 - present

Make, sell, and ship stickers, prints, and various other items based on my original artwork. Table at in-person markets such as MoCCA Arts Fest in NYC

Barista, Hostess, Waitress | Ficus | Princeton, NJ

May - August 2023

Opened the cafe in the morning, prepared drinks for customers, seated and served customers, took phone calls, cleaned and maintained the barista station

Lifeguard | Candlewood Management Services, Inc | Somerset, NJ

June - August 2019

Opened, closed, and maintained pool facilities, supervised swimmers' safety, responded to injuries

Recognition

Best 3D BFA in Show | 2025 - "Immémoriale"

My thesis film screened at Pratt Institute's "Best of Animation" showcase and was awarded best in show of the 3D undergraduate films

Excellence in Academic Achievement Award - Digital Arts Undergraduate | Pratt Institute | 2025

Foundation FOLIO Award | Pratt Institute | 2022

Awarded to first-year students with the strongest portfolio of work created in foundation classes

Organizations

Women in Animation NYC Chapter