Rada Ursu
About Rada Ursu
Rada Ursu is an Instructional Designer at Asurion, with a background in animation and graphic design, and expertise in integrating motion graphics into educational materials.
Title and Current Positions
Rada Ursu is an Instructional Designer at Asurion, a position they have held since 2022. Rada is also employed at 143 Studios, Inc. as a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Artist, a role they have occupied since 2021. Additionally, Rada operates Rada Ursu Designs as a Freelance Graphic Designer and Animator, having started in 2017.
Past Roles and Experience
Rada Ursu has accumulated a diverse range of experiences in various roles. They served as a Training Content Developer at Asurion in 2021 for 5 months. Before this, they were the Design Director at Knight Hacks from 2020 to 2021. Rada also worked extensively at Orange County Utilities Dept as a Motion Graphics Artist from 2018 to 2021 and as a Web and Graphic Design Intern from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, Rada was engaged with The Idea Center at Miami Dade College as a Website Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as a Graphic Designer from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Rada Ursu holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from the University of Central Florida, where they studied from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, Rada earned an Associate of Arts (AA) in Graphic and Commercial Arts from Miami Dade College, where they studied from 2015 to 2017.
Expertise and Skills
Rada Ursu has developed a robust skill set in creating educational experiences by integrating motion graphics and video into learning materials. They have a deep expertise in using Adobe Creative Suite, ToonBoom, TVPaint, and Autodesk Maya. Their experience spans government positions and freelance projects within the animation industry, reflecting a versatile and dynamic professional profile.
Industry Involvement
Rada Ursu has been involved in a range of projects within the animation industry. They worked as a 2D Animator and Stop Motion Animator at Anim'est International Animation Film Festival in Braşov, Romania, in 2012. This role showcased their talent and dedication to animation, building a foundation that has supported their varied career in instructional design and motion graphics.