Special Features | Chalk Zone

This workshop offers emerging animators an industry-informed look at building a sustainable creative path beyond school. Through practical tips and real-world insight, students will explore animation workflows, professional expectations, and strategies for navigating freelance and studio environments. The session also centers on finding and refining your artistic voice—balancing personal expression with industry demands—while offering guidance on portfolios, networking, and post-graduation next steps for launching a career in animation.

Rodney Lambright II is an artist and creative. He specializes in conceiving a diverse range of work that centers story through illustration, animation, design, and directing. His experience in the design and animation industry has led him to work with a range of clients, from Airbnb, Apple, Google, and PBS, to name a few.

Rodney’s artistic style has been influenced by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Satoshi Kon, and Sampha. His works explore themes of Afro-futurism, and the psychologically mystical aspects of the human experience. He flocks to opportunities that allow his art to connect people to big ideas, while also investigating the balance between innovation and sustainability. He is currently a Senior Designer at BUCK Design