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I'm Franklin Lu, an animator from New Jersey. My experience ranges from freelance 2D animation to animated and live action short film production. I specialize in both 2D and CG character animation, often combining the two in my process. My work is imbued with a playful bounciness and I have a love for everything cute!…

Franklin Lu

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I'm Franklin Lu, an animator from New Jersey. My experience ranges from freelance 2D animation to animated and live action short film production. I specialize in both 2D and CG character animation, often combining the two in my process. My work is imbued with a playful bounciness and I have a love for everything cute!…

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I’m Franklin Lu, an animator from New Jersey.
My experience ranges from freelance 2D animation to animated and live action short film production.
I specialize in both 2D and CG character animation, often combining the two in my process. My work is imbued with a playful bounciness and I have a love for everything cute!

Skills

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant (Animation) at Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College

July 1, 2026 - Present

Assisted the instructor teaching high school students animation principles and 2D animation techniques. Supported live demos, organized supplies, set up the studio, and participated in critiques. Provided students with feedback, guidance, and encouragement during animation exercises and short film production.

3D Mainichi Modern (Freelance)

August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Animated various looping character animations for a music video segment and revised animations upon client feedback.

3D Mainichi Modern (Independent Animated Series) at YouTube

August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Animated various looping character animations for a music video segment and revised animations based on client feedback. Produced/updated animation content for an independent series published on YouTube.

Story Artist, Production Assistant at Operation: Blast Off (Short Film)

January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Story boarded a live-action short film for virtual production at the Cleveland Institute of Art extended reality studio. Designed and fabricated practical and digital props for use in virtual production, and provided on-set production assistance during filming.

Animation Tutor at Cleveland Institute of Art Writing & Learning Center

October 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026

Provided 1-on-1 feedback and guidance to college students on animation course work to build technical and artistic skillsets. Assisted students with technical questions on industry-standard software including Autodesk Maya, Storyboard Pro, and Toon Boom Harmony. Maintained visitor/visit records and followed up via email with students to provide resources and support record keeping; performed cleanliness and general upkeep of CIA animation labs.

2D Animator / Production Coordinator at Going Postal (Short Film)

September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Managed production using a production schedule; organized weekly meetings for progress checks and task assignments. Created assets including character model sheets, prop designs, 3D models, and 3D character rigs for production use. Contributed through animation, tying down animation, and cleanup animation.

Animation Intern at Friends Collection (plush toy company)

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Developed weekly animated short reels for marketing plushies in Clip Studio Paint EX and created future-use animation assets. Worked on production/design support tasks including prop design/planning for future productions.