I'm a 3D Animator and Production Assistant with experience across animation and game development. I graduated from Emily Carr University with a specialization in Computer Animation and have worked with studios including Atomic Cartoons and Buffalo Buffalo. My background spans character animation, production coordination, and pipeline support. I've animated for television and games, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and developed workflow tools and documentation to improve production efficiency. I enjoy helping creative teams bring projects from concept to completion, whether through animation or production support. I'm very adaptable, organized, and quick to learn new tools and pipelines!

Tristan Wei

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I'm a 3D Animator and Production Assistant with experience across animation and game development. I graduated from Emily Carr University with a specialization in Computer Animation and have worked with studios including Atomic Cartoons and Buffalo Buffalo. My background spans character animation, production coordination, and pipeline support. I've animated for television and games, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and developed workflow tools and documentation to improve production efficiency. I enjoy helping creative teams bring projects from concept to completion, whether through animation or production support. I'm very adaptable, organized, and quick to learn new tools and pipelines!

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I’m a 3D Animator and Production Assistant with experience across animation and game development. I graduated from Emily Carr University with a specialization in Computer Animation and have worked with studios including Atomic Cartoons and Buffalo Buffalo.

My background spans character animation, production coordination, and pipeline support. I’ve animated for television and games, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and developed workflow tools and documentation to improve production efficiency.

I enjoy helping creative teams bring projects from concept to completion, whether through animation or production support. I’m very adaptable, organized, and quick to learn new tools and pipelines!

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

3D Animator at Buffalo Buffalo
February 1, 2026 - May 25, 2026
-Delivered gameplay animations within production schedules as the sole animator -Coordinated with design and engineering to ensure seamless Unity integration -Identified and resolved Maya–Unity pipeline issues, reducing production delays -Built Python tools to automate export workflows and reduce manual workload -Established documentation and asset organization systems, improving team clarity
3D Animator at Atomic Cartoons
August 26, 2024 - April 18, 2025
-Created character animation for a Disney Channel series -Collaborated with leads and supervisors to refine acting, timing, and clarity -Worked within studio pipelines using Maya and proprietary tools
Production Intern at OCTMEDIA
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
- Analyzed production workflows and identified efficiency bottlenecks - Built PowerShell automation scripts forfile organization and team coordination - Scheduled artists and tracked daily animation tasks - Edited animation reference from voice-over recordings for production use
Club President at Musician Impact Network Society
September 1, 2023 - June 2, 2025
- Organized and led performances at senior centers, reaching hundreds of participants - Secured partnerships and performance opportunities through outreach - Mentored performers and coordinated event logistics

Education

Bachelor of Arts in 3D Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in 3D Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Qualifications

Whistler Film Festival Official Selection
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Anim8 Student Film Festival – Award Winner
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
ECU Awards: Best Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
ECU Awards: Best VFX End-to-End Production
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
The President’s Media Award for Excellence: Best in 3D Computer Animation
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Software & Internet