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Connor Smith has diverse work experience in various roles and industries. In 2015, they worked as a Sales Associate at Vans. From 2016 onwards, they became a 2D Animator, operating under their online alias Dieselraptor, offering professional commissions for animation, graphic design, and game assets. In 2017, Connor co-founded Ritual Studios, where they worked as a Game Developer and Lead Artist. Most recently, they joined GIPHY as a Giphy Artist in 2018.

Connor Smith received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Game and Interactive Media Design from Columbia College Chicago from 2011 to 2016. In 2013, they also studied Game and Interactive Media Design at Victoria University of Wellington, but did not obtain a degree from that institution. Connor also has an additional certification in Innovation and Excellence in Media Design from Victoria University of Wellington. The specific month and year of obtaining this certification is not provided.