I am very creative, love to entertain, am a quick learner, and am always passionate and willing to try anything! I am a self-taught character designer since primary school and have nearly 3 years of experience in concept design and 2D animation. I am a strong collaborator but also have my own unique insights, great observational skills, and a good understanding of the psychological activities and logical thinking for the characters.

Jiahe (Jody) Zhou

I am very creative, love to entertain, am a quick learner, and am always passionate and willing to try anything! I am a self-taught character designer since primary school and have nearly 3 years of experience in concept design and 2D animation. I am a strong collaborator but also have my own unique insights, great observational skills, and a good understanding of the psychological activities and logical thinking for the characters.

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I am very creative, love to entertain, am a quick learner, and am always passionate and willing to try anything!

I am a self-taught character designer since primary school and have nearly 3 years of experience in concept design and 2D animation. I am a strong collaborator but also have my own unique insights, great observational skills, and a good understanding of the psychological activities and logical thinking for the characters.

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Work Experience

Freelance Director, Animator & Character/Concept Visual Development at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed character and concept design for indie animations. Co-directed, co-produced, acted as art director and lead of animation for a 2D animation short program. Directed, produced and led for an indie 2D animated music short now.
Freelance Art & Merchandise Dealer at Self-Employed
July 1, 2023 - Present
Drawn and designed art and merchandise based on existing characters and original characters. Designed different types of merchandise suited for each of them according to the drawings. Contacted manufacturers for samples, adjusted and produced, researched market demand, and negotiated at conventions.
Director, Animator & Character/Concept Visual Development at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed character and concept design for indie animations. Co-directed, co-produced, acted as art director and lead of animation for a 2D animation short program. Directed, produced and led for an indie 2D animated music short.
Art Director & Merchandiser at Self-Employed / Freelance
July 1, 2023 - Present
Drew and designed art and merchandise based on existing characters and original characters. Designed different types of merchandise suitable for each character according to the drawings. Contacted manufacturers for samples, adjusted and produced, researched market demand, and dealt at conventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design, Specialization in Animation at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design, Specialization in Animation at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment