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Meryl (Mengqi) Xu

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I’m Meryl (Mengqi) Xu, a Houdini FX Artist and CG Generalist based in Toronto.

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I’m Meryl (Mengqi) Xu, a Houdini FX Artist and CG Generalist based in Toronto. I build procedural simulations and CG shots from concept through lighting, rendering, and compositing, using tools like Houdini, Solaris/USD workflows, and modern GPU rendering to bring dynamic visuals to life.

I also enjoy the broader CG pipeline—modeling and look development in Maya/ZBrush and Substance 3D Painter, plus compositing in Nuke/After Effects—so my work can connect smoothly from FX simulation to final image. I’ve delivered commissioned 3D assets and animations for commercial, museum, and interactive/AR experiences, and I’m motivated by turning technical FX challenges into clean, production-ready results.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

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Work experience

Freelance 3D Artist · Museum & Cultural ProjectsMar 2023 – Jul 2023 · 5 mos

Developed 3D assets and animations for commissioned cultural projects, including museum work in Shanghai and Beijing, under NDA.

Freelance 3D Artist · Alibaba GroupMar 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

Produced commissioned 3D assets using modeling, animation, shading, lighting, and rendering workflows, delivering work that matched project requirements.

Freelance 3D Artist · CritiArtJun 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

Created 3D characters and animated assets for interactive visual experiences and AR exhibitions.

Education· 9

Postgraduate Certificate, Visual Effects for Film & Television · Seneca Polytechnic2025
Postgraduate Certificate, Visual Effects · Sheridan College2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 3D Animation · Pratt Institute2023
Postgraduate Certificate, Visual Effects for Film & Television · Seneca Polytechnic2025

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