CGI Lighting Artist
Available for Work in NYC, SF, LA
amanda.sparso@gmail.com
Past Freelance experience has included:
Method, Psyop, Nathan Love, Buck, Nickelodeon, The Molecule, and more.
Xiidra: Lighting Artist
Clash of Clans, Hammer Jam: Lighting Artist
Google Pixel 4A: Lighting Artist
Clash of Clans, Rave Queen: Lighting Artist
Apex s11: Lighting Artist
Nick Winter Bumpers: CG Generalist
Apex s12: Lighting Artist
Muscle Milk: Look Dev + Lighting
In the Heights: Lighting Artist for Graffiti Sequence
Dickiknson: CG Generalist
Fear the Walking Dead: CG Generalist
Gossip Girl (2021): CG Generalist
Mrs. Maisel s3: CG Generalist
Yuanfen (Thesis): Creative Director

From Student to Pro: Mentorship That Gets You Hired in Animation
Mentorship for Animators
Our Services
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Portfolio Project Mentorship
For artists ready to level up their technical skills and build a standout portfolio piece.
This 1-on-1 mentorship is designed for CG students and emerging artists who want to focus on execution, discipline, and technical growth. Together, we’ll bring a project from concept to completion — tailored to the skillset you want to refine (modeling, texturing, or lighting).
You’ll walk away with:
A fully rendered, demo-reel–ready piece
Sharpened technical abilities and creative decision-making
A custom workflow pipeline built around your strengths and industry standards
Accountability and expert feedback at every stage of the process
Ideal for:
Artists looking to build a strong portfolio piece that closes the gap between student-level work and hireable-level quality. -
Launch your Animation Career
For artists who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to break into the industry.
This is your reset button. In this 4-week mentorship, we’ll audit your personal brand and professional materials (demo reel, resume, website, LinkedIn), strengthen your networking strategy, and work on mindset blocks holding you back.
You’ll gain:
Clarity on your brand and strengths as an artist
A polished, industry-ready online presence
Confidence in networking, outreach, and pitching yourself for roles
Support in managing burnout, anxiety, and rejection in the job search
Ideal for:
Students, recent grads, or self-taught artists who are ready to feel confident, prepared, and visible in the job market.