Hi there! I'm Chai Appling, an Illustrator and designer for various animated projects and products. My experience includes working for Cartoon Network, Food Network, Brace Yourself Games, Eighty Sixed, and more.…

Chai Appling

Hi there! I'm Chai Appling, an Illustrator and designer for various animated projects and products. My experience includes working for Cartoon Network, Food Network, Brace Yourself Games, Eighty Sixed, and more.…

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Hi there! I’m Chai Appling, an Illustrator and designer for various animated projects and products.

My experience includes working for Cartoon Network, Food Network, Brace Yourself Games, Eighty Sixed, and more.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator at Center Drive Media / Food Network
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Illustrator and designer for Food Network's Halloween Cookie Challenge (Season 1 & 2) and Christmas Cookie Challenge (Season 6, 7, 8); adapted existing designs into animation-ready puppets and created new designs as needed.
Sprite and Asset Illustrator at Brace Yourself Games
September 1, 2025 - Present
Sprite and asset illustrator contributing to various titles and IP assets as part of the studio's design pipeline.
Plush, Toy, and Product Designer at Eighty Sixed
August 1, 2018 - Present
Product designer for IP including BlazBlue, Terraria, Skullgirls, and more; lead concept artist for a to-be-announced collectible toy line.
Personal Assistant at Oh Zeus! / Sirena Irwin
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Worked with Cartoon Network's We Baby Bears team to prepare TNRs and update record agendas. Coordinated with Titmouse on Frog and Toad to cast and book talent; outreach to talent for bookings and new roles.
Talent Development Intern at Cartoon Network
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Talent Development Intern; responsibilities included company research, interdepartmental communication, graphic design, clerical duties, and organization of sensitive content.
Illustrator at Freelance Work
August 1, 2016 - Present
Illustrator for independent clients, small businesses, studios and personal projects; coordinated and managed all business operations and client communications.

Education

BFA at California State University Fullerton
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment

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