William Roschen

M.F.A. – 1st Year

Motion Design/3D Animation

Hometown: Westport, CT

UConn Location: 119 Bishop Center

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willroschen/

Education: BFA in Graphic Design, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Will Roschen is a first-year MFA candidate in the Digital Media & Design program at the University of Connecticut, focusing on Motion Design and 3D Animation.

He earned his BFA in Graphic Design, with a concentration in Animation, from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where he developed skills in visual design, motion, layout, branding, and UI/UX design. He gained experience through freelance work and a motion graphics internship, creating visual assets, presentations, branding materials, and static and motion graphics for web and social media.

Before starting graduate school, Will worked as a Motion Graphics Intern at INVNT Group, a global brand storytelling and marketing agency in New York, supporting projects for clients such as Sanofi, SHRM, SMACNA, BRP, and Cadillac. He contributed motion graphics for the main stage at the 2023 SHRM Conference, gaining experience in visual storytelling and designing for live audiences. Through his freelance work, he produced visual assets for LAX.com, such as social media graphics, email campaigns, and other digital design materials. This experience let him use his graphic and motion design skills while working with clients to understand their goals and objectives for their target audiences. Currently, Will is employed at the William Benton Museum of Art as a Graphic Design & Illustration Specialist, collaborating with a creative team on large-scale design projects.

His work integrates graphic design with motion to create engaging visual experiences. He is interested in how design, animation, and new digital tools may work together to convey ideas and tell stories. During his studies, he hopes to keep developing his skill set in motion design and 3D animation as he broadens his creative practice and explores new methods for his craft.

Industry Experience:

Graphic Designer – Illustration Specialist

William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs, CT; September 2026 – Present

Create large-scale graphic design projects for special events while collaborating with a creative team.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Remote; January 2024 – Present

Design visual assets, including social media content, presentations, and branding materials for LAX.com and various clients.

Motion Graphics Intern

INVNT Group, New York, NY; June 2023 – August 2023

Delivered high-quality designs under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects independently for Sanofi, SHRM, SMACANA, BRP, and Cadillac.

Awards:

Maryland Institute College of Art

Departmental Recognition Award (2022)

Competitive Scholarship Recipient (2022-2023)

Fun Facts:

Photography is one of my favorite hobbies.

I enjoy running 5Ks and half marathons.

Last summer I lived and worked in Juneau, Alaska.