Katie Wendt is a highly experienced and talented Animation Director at Augenblick Studios, where she has been an integral member of the team for 10 years. She has worked in various positions including animator, storyboard/animatic artist, character designer, and background designer. Her passion for storytelling and character development fuels her freelance work outside of the studio. Katie attended Rhode Island School of Design where she studied Film/Animation/Video, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a 3.9 GPA. She enjoys mentoring aspiring animation professionals and students, and offers valuable advice in her spare time.