I'm a VFX specialist with over 12 years of experience in production and post-production. I'm passionate about storytelling through visuals and effects, and I love staying up to date with the latest technology and media trends. I enjoy challenges, learning, and exploring new ideas, and I stay disciplined, dedicated, and highly motivated in every project. I bring leadership and strong teamwork skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding teams. I pride myself on clear communication and collaboration, helping to bridge concepts with final visuals to deliver cohesive, high-quality work.

Kwek Wei Siang

I'm a VFX specialist with over 12 years of experience in production and post-production. I'm passionate about storytelling through visuals and effects, and I love staying up to date with the latest technology and media trends. I enjoy challenges, learning, and exploring new ideas, and I stay disciplined, dedicated, and highly motivated in every project. I bring leadership and strong teamwork skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding teams. I pride myself on clear communication and collaboration, helping to bridge concepts with final visuals to deliver cohesive, high-quality work.

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I’m a VFX specialist with over 12 years of experience in production and post-production. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and effects, and I love staying up to date with the latest technology and media trends. I enjoy challenges, learning, and exploring new ideas, and I stay disciplined, dedicated, and highly motivated in every project.

I bring leadership and strong teamwork skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding teams. I pride myself on clear communication and collaboration, helping to bridge concepts with final visuals to deliver cohesive, high-quality work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Layout Artist at Eyeline Studios
June 17, 2024 - Present
Lead Layout Artist at Eyeline Studios (Netflix-backed projects), focusing on visual storytelling within the VFX pipeline, ensuring shot sequence continuity, and coordinating with modeling and matchmove to maintain coherence. Developed CG and plate-based composite sequences, created Python scripts for Maya to accelerate workflows, and mentored junior artists.
Lead Layout Artist / Lead Facial Capture Artist at Lucasfilm Animation
November 23, 2020 - December 15, 2023
Promoted to Lead, taking on increased responsibilities and leadership roles, including mentorship to the team, fostering process improvements, and increasing efficiency to achieve various levels of skill mastery. Managed post-production stage craft responsibilities, including clean-up operations and rendering tasks, and coordinated with VFX/CG supervisors to ensure quality and consistency of work from layout teams; directed asset checks and packaging for downstream departments.
Senior Layout Artist / Facial Capture Artist at Lucasfilm Animation, Vancouver
April 15, 2013 - November 22, 2020
Selected as a pioneer layout artist trained in Flux ILM's De-Aging VFX technology; mentored artists across ILM. Performed complex match move tasks (camera tracking, character match, lens distortion correction, deformation matching), multi-plate stitching, and CG layout. Created camera work for non-plate shots and camera takeover shots; modeled set geometry used by Animators and Technical Directors; mentored junior layout artists.
Part-time Lecturer at 3dsense Media School
April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Instructed courses in Web Development with WordPress and After Effects; provided hands-on experience in designing and developing websites and multimedia content. Crafted and updated course curriculum, materials, and lesson plans to ensure relevance and alignment with industry standards.
Assistant Art Director at J Team Productions
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Provided unwavering support to the art director, assisting in realizing creative visions and supporting the production crew throughout the shoot to ensure a smooth process.
Assistant Director at Hoods Inc Productions Pte Ltd
November 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Provided essential support to both the producer and director; prepared call sheets and gathered necessary props in advance; disseminated call sheets to all team members; monitored production schedules to ensure timelines; managed crowd control and maintained a smooth production environment during filming.
Event Coordinator at A Group of People
December 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Overseeing execution of events for esteemed clients, including Apple, Microsoft, and Phroenix; served as a point of contact for client management to ensure seamless event organization.
Graphic Designer at Teen i Enterprises Pte Ltd
December 1, 2005 - May 31, 2007
Designed promotional materials including ads, flyers, posters, brochures, packaging, and web content; assisted in maintaining the company's computer network and servers.
Field Defense Squadron at Republic of Singapore Air Force
September 1, 2003 - September 30, 2005
Safeguarded security and well-being of the air base environment; provided oversight of safety for all personnel during work activities; assisted with the operation of machinery and heavy equipment.
Lead Layout Artist / Lead Facial Capture Artist at Lucasfilm Animation, Singapore
November 23, 2020 - December 15, 2023
Promoted to Lead, taking on increased responsibility and leadership duties, including mentoring team members, driving process improvements, and increasing efficiency to achieve higher skill mastery across the team. Managed post-production stage craft responsibilities, collaborated with VFX/CG supervisors to ensure quality and consistency, and prepared asset packs for downstream departments. Worked closely with supervisors to maintain high visual standards and foster knowledge sharing.
Graphic Designer at Teeni Enterprise Pte Ltd
December 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007
Designed promotional materials including ads, flyers, posters, brochures, packaging, and web assets. Supported the maintenance of the company’s computer network and server infrastructure.
Field Defence Squadron at Republic of Singapore Air Force
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2005
Maintained security and wellbeing of the air base environment. Oversaw safety for all personnel during work activities. Operated machinery and assisted with heavy equipment operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design And Media at University of Central Lancashire
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Diploma in Digital Visual Effects and Animation at 3dsense Media School, Singapore
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design And Media at University of Central Lancashire
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Diploma in Digital Visual Effects And Animation at 3dsense Media School
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment