Hi, I'm Noriko Joao — a 3D animator with a passion for storytelling through motion. I thrive in production pipelines and enjoy collaborating in a studio environment to bring ideas to life. I'm proficient in Maya and the Adobe Suite, with a strong grasp of animation principles and concept art.

Noriko Jao

Hi, I'm Noriko Joao — a 3D animator with a passion for storytelling through motion. I thrive in production pipelines and enjoy collaborating in a studio environment to bring ideas to life. I'm proficient in Maya and the Adobe Suite, with a strong grasp of animation principles and concept art.

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Hi, I’m Noriko Joao — a 3D animator with a passion for storytelling through motion. I thrive in production pipelines and enjoy collaborating in a studio environment to bring ideas to life.

I’m proficient in Maya and the Adobe Suite, with a strong grasp of animation principles and concept art.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animator at Your Studios
October 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Created expressive hand-keyed facial animations in Maya to convey nuanced emotions. Collaborated on storyboard, scripting, and shot composition to strengthen the narrative impact.
Game Developer & Animator at Glowkin
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Designed and implemented a 2-player puzzle game in Unreal Engine, ensuring intuitive gameplay mechanics. Animated a dynamic boss fight sequence, character movement cycles, and cinematic cuts, enhancing immersion.
3D Animator at Glowkin
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Animated a dynamic boss fight sequence, character movement cycles, and cinematic cuts, enhancing immersion.

Education

Certificate in 3D Animation at BCIT
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design for Marketing at KPU
September 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025

Qualifications

Dr. Jim McEwen Innovation Award
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Provincial Scholarship Program – Fine Arts (Art)
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
The Sandler Family Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Diploma in 3D Arts, Modeling & Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment