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 Glowkin
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Animated a dynamic boss fight sequence, character movement cycles, and cinematic cuts, enhancing immersion.
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 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.

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