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I'm Mingyi Ding, a storyboard artist and animation generalist who thrives on visual storytelling. I specialize in clear, cinematic imagery through storyboards, animatics, and animation, bringing narratives to life from concept to screen. I am dedicated and adaptable, with strong time management, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that grows in team-based production environments. I love shaping compelling characters and expressive shorts, and I enjoy mentoring others through portfolio development and design discussions.…I'm Mingyi Ding, a storyboard artist and animation generalist who thrives on visual storytelling. I specialize in clear, cinematic imagery through storyboards, animatics, and animation, bringing narratives to life from concept to screen. I am dedicated and adaptable, with strong time management, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that grows in team-based production environments. I love shaping compelling characters and expressive shorts, and I enjoy mentoring others through portfolio development and design discussions.

Mingyi Ding

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I'm Mingyi Ding, a storyboard artist and animation generalist who thrives on visual storytelling. I specialize in clear, cinematic imagery through storyboards, animatics, and animation, bringing narratives to life from concept to screen. I am dedicated and adaptable, with strong time management, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that grows in team-based production environments. I love shaping compelling characters and expressive shorts, and I enjoy mentoring others through portfolio development and design discussions.…I'm Mingyi Ding, a storyboard artist and animation generalist who thrives on visual storytelling. I specialize in clear, cinematic imagery through storyboards, animatics, and animation, bringing narratives to life from concept to screen. I am dedicated and adaptable, with strong time management, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that grows in team-based production environments. I love shaping compelling characters and expressive shorts, and I enjoy mentoring others through portfolio development and design discussions.

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I’m Mingyi Ding, a storyboard artist and animation generalist who thrives on visual storytelling. I specialize in clear, cinematic imagery through storyboards, animatics, and animation, bringing narratives to life from concept to screen.

I am dedicated and adaptable, with strong time management, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that grows in team-based production environments. I love shaping compelling characters and expressive shorts, and I enjoy mentoring others through portfolio development and design discussions.

Skills

Procreate

Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Procreate

Expert

Toon Boom Harmony

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Animation Portfolio Tutor at Freelance

December 31, 2023 - Present

Provide one-on-one critiques and guidance to students on story, animation, design and portfolio development; conduct multiple group demo sessions for 30+ students covering story, animation, visual design, anatomy and portfolio preparation.

2D Cleanup & Colorist at Short Films (4th-year student projects)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Contributed to award-winning short films, showcasing strong professional, technical and collaborative skills. Delivered cleanup and color work for multiple 4th-year student films, adapting to varying styles.

Production Lead & Story Lead at International 24-Hours Film Contest

September 5, 2024 - Present

Led a 5-person team to produce a 30-second film in 24 hours; placed 69th out of 400+ teams. Managed workflow, assigned tasks and monitored production schedule. Created Excel sheets to aid the process. Handled story development, animation, compositing and editing.

Art Director at Crow City (Student-Led Indie Game)

December 30, 2024 - Present

Oversaw visual direction and in-game short animations. Collaborated with team to deliver animations on schedule while maintaining style and quality.

Animation Portfolio Tutor

January 1, 2024 - Present

Provide one-on-one critiques and guidance to student on story, animation, design and portfolio development; conduct multiple group demo sessions for 30+ students covering story, animation, visual design, anatomy and portfolio preparation.

2D Cleanup & Colorist

January 1, 2025 - Present

Delivered cleanup and color work for multiple 4th-year student films, adapting to varying styles.

Production Lead & Story Lead

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Led a 5-person team to produce a 30-second film in 24 hours; placed 69th out of 400+ teams. Managed workflow, tasks and production schedule. Created excel sheets to aid the process. Handled story development, animation, compositing and editing.

Production Lead & Story Lead

January 1, 2025 - Present

Art Director

January 1, 2025 - Present

Oversaw visual direction and in-game short animations for the Student-Led Indie Game Crow City; collaborated with team to deliver animations on schedule while maintaining style and quality.