I am a 3D animation graduate with a passion for animation and storytelling. I’m eager to refine my skills and gain industry experience while thriving in collaborative environments. With experience directing and leading group projects, I maintain a clear creative vision and strong teamwork. In my personal time, I enjoy creating animations, learning through tutorials, and studying works that inspire me. I am enthusiastic about growing as an animator.

Leon Lau

I am a 3D animation graduate with a passion for animation and storytelling. I’m eager to refine my skills and gain industry experience while thriving in collaborative environments. With experience directing and leading group projects, I maintain a clear creative vision and strong teamwork. In my personal time, I enjoy creating animations, learning through tutorials, and studying works that inspire me. I am enthusiastic about growing as an animator.

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I am a 3D animation graduate with a passion for animation and storytelling. I’m eager to refine my skills and gain industry experience while thriving in collaborative environments.

With experience directing and leading group projects, I maintain a clear creative vision and strong teamwork. In my personal time, I enjoy creating animations, learning through tutorials, and studying works that inspire me. I am enthusiastic about growing as an animator.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator, Pre-Vis / Layout Artist, Editor at Night Terrors
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created pre-visualization shots to guide production. Contributed to animation, layout, and editing.
Director, Storyboard/Layout Artist, Animator, Editor at Mob Boss Barkino
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led full production using Unreal Engine. Handled storyboards, layout, animation, and editing.
Director / Storyboard Artist / Animator / Editor at Mob Boss Barkino (Project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed and contributed storyboard/layout, animation, and editing using Unreal Engine; led full production; award-winning (1 award).
Animator / Pre-Vis / Layout Artist / Editor at Night Terrors (Project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created pre-visual shots to guide production and contributed to animation, layout, and editing.
Director, Storyboard/Layout Artist, Animator, Editor at Mob Boss Barkino
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led and contributed to storyboard/layout, animation, and editing across production.
Lead Animator at Checkmate
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led animation team and contributed to visuals storytelling and shot design.
Lead Animator at Checkmate (Project)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led animation team and contributed to visuals storytelling and shot design; award-winning (5 awards).
Lead Animator at Checkmate
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led animation team and contributed to visual storytelling and shot design.
Animator, Pre-Vis/Layout Artist, Editor at Night Terrors
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created pre-visualization shots to guide production; contributed to animation, layout, and editing.
Director, Lead Animator, Layout Artist, Editor at Countdown
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed project from concept to completion; created animation, led animation, and edited final film.
Bar Cafe Team Member at Travelodge
July 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered customer service excellence in a fast-paced environment. Organized point-of-sale operations and resolved customer queries efficiently. Proactively resolved customer queries and complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business. Maintained cleanliness and presentation of the cafe area in line with company standards. Worked collaboratively with other team members to manage busy periods and support smooth day-to-day operations. Adapted quickly to changing priorities, showing flexibility during high-traffic events and peak hours.
Cafe Team Member at Travelodge
July 1, 2023 - Present
Provided excellent customer service by serving drinks and food in a friendly and efficient manner. Maintained a clean cafe and handled customer orders, ensuring the smooth operation of the cafe and bar area.
Bar Café Team Member at Travelodge
July 1, 2023 - Present
Providing excellent customer service by serving drinks and food in a friendly and efficient manner. Maintaining a clean and handling customer orders, and ensuring the smooth operation of the cafe and bar area.
Cafe Team Member at Travelodge Bar Café
July 1, 2023 - Present
Providing excellent customer service by serving drinks and food in a friendly and efficient manner. Maintaining a clean and handling customer orders, and ensure the smooth operation of the cafe and bar area. Counting end-of-shift payments and inputting them on Excel.

Education

3D Animation Coursework at Escape Studios
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Animation Foundation - Distinction at University of Arts
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
A-levels in Maths, Art, Graphics Design at Bacon's College
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
BA (Hons) The Art of Computer Animation at Skapes Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
UAL Foundation Diploma Art and Design - Distinction at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
A-levels: Art A, Maths B, Graphic Design B at Bacon's College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Distinction) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
A-Levels at Bacon's College
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
BA The Art of Computer Animation 3D at University of Kent, Escape Studios, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
A-Levels: Art (A), Maths (B), Graphics Design (B) at Bacons College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Distinction at University of the Arts London (UAL)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
A-levels at Bacon's College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Escape Studios - 3D Animation Coursework
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Animation Foundation - Distinction
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
A-levels in Maths, Art, Graphics Design
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Software & Internet