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Hi, I'm Jennifer Shi, a passionate storyboard artist and 2D animator based in San Francisco. I love bringing characters to life through acting and dramatic scenes that help tell their stories in the most compelling way. My experience spans working on animated series, indie films, and festival projects across collaborations in Paris and the US. I'm always excited to explore new opportunities where I can contribute my skills in storytelling and animation, working closely with creative teams to bring visions to life. When I'm not animating, you'll find me running, exploring art history, or supporting animal conservation efforts.…Hi, I'm Jennifer Shi, a passionate storyboard artist and 2D animator based in San Francisco. I love bringing characters to life through acting and dramatic scenes that help tell their stories in the most compelling way. My experience spans working on animated series, indie films, and festival projects across collaborations in Paris and the US. I'm always excited to explore new opportunities where I can contribute my skills in storytelling and animation, working closely with creative teams to bring visions to life. When I'm not animating, you'll find me running, exploring art history, or supporting animal conservation efforts.

Jennifer Shi

Storyboard Artist, 2D Animator, Animator, +1

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Hi, I'm Jennifer Shi, a passionate storyboard artist and 2D animator based in San Francisco. I love bringing characters to life through acting and dramatic scenes that help tell their stories in the most compelling way. My experience spans working on animated series, indie films, and festival projects across collaborations in Paris and the US. I'm always excited to explore new opportunities where I can contribute my skills in storytelling and animation, working closely with creative teams to bring visions to life. When I'm not animating, you'll find me running, exploring art history, or supporting animal conservation efforts.…Hi, I'm Jennifer Shi, a passionate storyboard artist and 2D animator based in San Francisco. I love bringing characters to life through acting and dramatic scenes that help tell their stories in the most compelling way. My experience spans working on animated series, indie films, and festival projects across collaborations in Paris and the US. I'm always excited to explore new opportunities where I can contribute my skills in storytelling and animation, working closely with creative teams to bring visions to life. When I'm not animating, you'll find me running, exploring art history, or supporting animal conservation efforts.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Jennifer Shi, a passionate storyboard artist and 2D animator based in San Francisco. I love bringing characters to life through acting and dramatic scenes that help tell their stories in the most compelling way. My experience spans working on animated series, indie films, and festival projects across collaborations in Paris and the US.

I’m always excited to explore new opportunities where I can contribute my skills in storytelling and animation, working closely with creative teams to bring visions to life. When I’m not animating, you’ll find me running, exploring art history, or supporting animal conservation efforts.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Ankama

June 1, 2025 - Present

Storyboard Artist on Wakfu Season 5. Delivered storyboard sequences and pre-boarding materials based on assigned scripts, worked closely with the director to match the vision and intention of the show.

Office Assistant at California Institute of the Arts

May 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025

General office work along with acting as a receptionist with guests and visitors. Performs organization work with files and documents.

2D Animator at Ogygia

August 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025

Delivered completed 2D Animations for an unreleased Indie film according to the director’s feedback.

Storyboard Artist and 2D Animator at Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy

June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025

Storyboarded an animatic for an animated short commissioned by the Annecy Festival. Worked closely with a small team to animate Silencio, Que Se Vai Cantar O Fado.