Hi, I’m Yuqin Sherry Liu, a MA student specializing in 2D Animation and Stop Motion. I’m highly motivated in pre-production design and have directed two individual projects and one team project at university, gaining familiarity with the traditional animation production process. I have experience in character design, font design, motion design, and logo design, and I’m dedicated to producing creative content and bringing imaginative concepts to life. I’ve worked on a range of projects from graduation films to internships, developing a strong sense of visual storytelling and practical production skills. I’m eager to continue growing as an animator and designer, collaborating with teams to turn ideas into engaging visuals.

Yuqin Liu

Hi, I’m Yuqin Sherry Liu, a MA student specializing in 2D Animation and Stop Motion. I’m highly motivated in pre-production design and have directed two individual projects and one team project at university, gaining familiarity with the traditional animation production process. I have experience in character design, font design, motion design, and logo design, and I’m dedicated to producing creative content and bringing imaginative concepts to life. I’ve worked on a range of projects from graduation films to internships, developing a strong sense of visual storytelling and practical production skills. I’m eager to continue growing as an animator and designer, collaborating with teams to turn ideas into engaging visuals.

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Hi, I’m Yuqin Sherry Liu, a MA student specializing in 2D Animation and Stop Motion. I’m highly motivated in pre-production design and have directed two individual projects and one team project at university, gaining familiarity with the traditional animation production process. I have experience in character design, font design, motion design, and logo design, and I’m dedicated to producing creative content and bringing imaginative concepts to life.

I’ve worked on a range of projects from graduation films to internships, developing a strong sense of visual storytelling and practical production skills. I’m eager to continue growing as an animator and designer, collaborating with teams to turn ideas into engaging visuals.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

MA Graduation Project at Teesside University
October 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026
A three-minute short film mixing stop motion and 2D animation, exploring self-identity and rebirth.
Director at Game of Tea (Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts)
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Graduation project in senior year; pre-production included multiple storyboard versions; built and textured characters; rigged and partially animated; performed lighting, rendering, and post-production tasks.
Character Designer at Trash Feast (Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts)
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Created character designs, film-related logos, and color keys; built and textured models, animated partial shots; organized materials and supported team presentations.
Director at Interview (Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts)
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
One-minute themed independent project; directed and handled all aspects of production.
Illustration Intern at Institute for Collective Place Leadership
October 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Adapted storyboards into four-frame illustrations and single illustrations for the Reimagining Regional Policy through Creative Engagement Project.
Online Shop Owner at Double Q’s Market
August 1, 2023 - Present
Sells products featuring original artwork, including prints, badges, and stickers.
Illustration Intern (Youth Media Project) at Netease Media Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Regularly created four-frame comics and full-length comics for Youth Media Project; designed several text logos.
Concept Artist at Beijing Chongliyuhua Media & Culture Co., Ltd.
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Created posters for the 'What to Eat in Summer' series; contributed to line drawings for one short video and two animation series; designed fantasy creatures.

Education

Master of Arts in 2D Animation and Stop Motion at Teesside University
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in (3D) Creative Animation at Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

China Bursary Scholarship
September 16, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Presidential Scholarship (top 1%, highest honor at SIVA)
January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2026
Second-class Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2026
Third-class Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2026
Outstanding student of the school
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2026
Artwork selected as the cover of Green Town’s 2019 calendar
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services