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Hi there! I'm Gina Guan, a passionate 2D animator with a love for character animation and FX. I thrive in both indie and team-based productions, and I have a solid foundation in Toon Boom Harmony and the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating to tell engaging, expressive stories. In my work, I focus on clear storytelling, character performance, and iterative feedback to refine visions from pre-production through delivery. I'm excited to grow as an animator and storyteller, take on new challenges, and contribute to projects that push creative boundaries.…Hi there! I'm Gina Guan, a passionate 2D animator with a love for character animation and FX. I thrive in both indie and team-based productions, and I have a solid foundation in Toon Boom Harmony and the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating to tell engaging, expressive stories. In my work, I focus on clear storytelling, character performance, and iterative feedback to refine visions from pre-production through delivery. I'm excited to grow as an animator and storyteller, take on new challenges, and contribute to projects that push creative boundaries.

Gina Guan

2D Animator, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, +5

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Hi there! I'm Gina Guan, a passionate 2D animator with a love for character animation and FX. I thrive in both indie and team-based productions, and I have a solid foundation in Toon Boom Harmony and the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating to tell engaging, expressive stories. In my work, I focus on clear storytelling, character performance, and iterative feedback to refine visions from pre-production through delivery. I'm excited to grow as an animator and storyteller, take on new challenges, and contribute to projects that push creative boundaries.…Hi there! I'm Gina Guan, a passionate 2D animator with a love for character animation and FX. I thrive in both indie and team-based productions, and I have a solid foundation in Toon Boom Harmony and the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating to tell engaging, expressive stories. In my work, I focus on clear storytelling, character performance, and iterative feedback to refine visions from pre-production through delivery. I'm excited to grow as an animator and storyteller, take on new challenges, and contribute to projects that push creative boundaries.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Gina Guan, a passionate 2D animator with a love for character animation and FX. I thrive in both indie and team-based productions, and I have a solid foundation in Toon Boom Harmony and the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating to tell engaging, expressive stories.

In my work, I focus on clear storytelling, character performance, and iterative feedback to refine visions from pre-production through delivery. I’m excited to grow as an animator and storyteller, take on new challenges, and contribute to projects that push creative boundaries.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Animator and Motion Designer at Bond Animation

August 1, 2025 - Present

Full production pipeline for a 2D animated short film, coordinating animators and collaborating with sound design and music teams to realize the client’s vision.

2D Animator and Character Designer at Existential Hotline

January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024

Designed production-ready character model sheets; animated scenes using 2D puppet rigs to ensure smooth, expressive animation.

2D Animator and FX Exploration at Coastal Community Centre

January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Animated scenes using 2D puppet rigs; contributed to FX exploration and visual storytelling.

Director and Executive Producer at Grim and Gran

September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Led full production pipeline for a 2D animated short film; managed animators, sound designers, and composers; directed animation and timing to ensure clear character storytelling; awarded Runner-Up at Sparks Animation Festival (Student Film Category).

Retail Team Member at Aje Natural Wellness

September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Delivered strong customer service in a fast-paced retail environment; promoted positive team culture; assisted with product knowledge and store operations.

Storyboard Artist at Vela Innovations Inc.

March 1, 2026 - Present

Created storyboards and animations for an animated project currently in the pre-production phase. Collaborated with the director and other storyboard artists to plan visual storytelling, composition and pacing. Incorporated feedback through consistent review sessions to support project development.

2D Animator and Motion Graphic Designer at Sam Bond Animation

August 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and animated 2D character puppets and assets using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects to produce an animated explainer video.

Director and Executive Producer at Grim and Grand

September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Directed and produced the short film project; led production pipeline; oversaw all stages of animation, emphasizing character acting, timing and visual storytelling. Created expressive pantomime and subtle emotional gestures with no dialogue, developing strong character clarity. Awarded Runner-Up, Student Film Category, 2025 Spark Animation Festival and selected as Semi-Finalist in the New York Indie Shorts Award 2026.