Leah Sims
About Leah Sims
Leah Sims is a Multimedia and Animation Specialist at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2018. She creates animations and infographics for online courses and collaborates with instructional designers to enhance educational content.
Work at The George Washington University
Leah Sims has been employed at The George Washington University since 2018 as a Multimedia and Animation Specialist. In this role, she creates animations and infographics tailored for online courses, contributing to the enhancement of educational content. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Junior Multimedia and Animation Specialist at the same institution from 2016 to 2018, where she collaborated with instructional designers and faculty to develop engaging online course materials.
Education and Expertise
Leah Sims holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media Design from the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University, which she completed from 2014 to 2015. She also studied Visual Arts at Anne Arundel Community College, earning an Associate of Arts (AA) from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she attended Corcoran College of Art and Design, where she focused on Digital Media Design from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in multimedia and animation.
Freelance Animation Experience
In 2019, Leah Sims worked as a Freelance Animator for Little Salon in Washington, D.C., and for Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia, each for a duration of one month. These freelance roles allowed her to apply her animation skills in diverse environments, contributing to various projects and enhancing her professional experience in the field.
Mentorship and Management
As a Multimedia and Animation Specialist at The George Washington University, Leah Sims is responsible for managing and mentoring interns. She guides them through the design process, sharing her expertise in multimedia and animation. This role emphasizes her commitment to fostering new talent in the field and contributing to the professional development of emerging designers.
Early Career in Visual Arts
Leah Sims began her career in the visual arts as a Mural Painter at Meade Senior High School in 2005, where she worked for one month. This early experience in the arts laid the groundwork for her subsequent studies and professional pursuits in multimedia and animation.