London based 2D Animator & Illustrator. I'm expert in digital drawing and watercolor painting,

Mingxian Xiang

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London based 2D Animator & Illustrator. I'm expert in digital drawing and watercolor painting,

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London based 2D Animator & Illustrator. I’m expert in digital drawing and watercolor painting,

Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator at NetEase Games
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Joined the CIQIU’S BAND animation team for the Onmyoji game. Collaborated with writers and producers to bring creative visions to life through animation. Proficient in Adobe Animate; contributed to nine short animation episodes, working both independently and collaboratively. Created the short film Breath Holding Challenge, which garnered 430,000 views on Bilibili.
Concept Artist / Art Toy Designer at FunForFun Art Toy Studio
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Designed new brand RIP GIRL toy series, including first generation’s blind box toys and limited-edition mega toy collections. Conceptualized collectible art toy designs that merge pop culture aesthetics with experimental form. Created detailed animated backgrounds for the SOS KID promotional animation, exhibited at the DOOZY CAVE Pop-up Exhibition. Led the toy color schemes and print pattern designs for SOS KID’s second and third generation, shaping the brand’s visual identity and market appeal.
Exhibition & Visual Art Assistant at Beijing YIMUSHIXIANG Culture Communication Co.
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Designed animated emoji packs for brand - ALIEN FROG WISHING WELL. Created the main visual design and motion graphic posters for an independent art market event. Developed a series of experimental printed materials, including hand-drawn maps, interactive coloring cards, and spatial compositions, exhibited at Beijing Song Art Museum and Beijing Sanlitun Malls.
Experimental Animation Artist at London International Animation Festival
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Created the title sequence animation - Symbols for the 2021 Abstract Showcase competition. Participated in storyboarding, sound testing, and animation production. The film won multiple awards and was exhibited at film festivals such as Brighton Animation Festival and Feinaki Beijing Animation Week.

Education

MA Character Animation at University of the Arts London – Central Saint Martins
September 24, 2020 - July 3, 2023
BA Architecture at University of Sheffield
September 23, 2017 - July 3, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
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