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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.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
3D Animator at Glowkin
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Animated a dynamic boss fight sequence, character movement cycles, and cinematic cuts, enhancing immersion.
Game Developer & Animator at Glowkin
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Designed 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 Your Studios
October 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025Created expressive hand-keyed facial animations in Maya to convey nuanced emotions. Collaborated on storyboard, scripting, and shot composition to strengthen the narrative impact.
Education
Certificate in 3D Animation at BCIT
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design for Marketing at KPU
September 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025Qualifications
Dr. Jim McEwen Innovation Award
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Provincial Scholarship Program – Fine Arts (Art)
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025The Sandler Family Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Diploma in 3D Arts, Modeling & Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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