Hi ! I'm Valentine Zhang, an illustrator/animation director graduated from Gobelins and la Poudrière animation schools, currently based in Brussels. For the past 5 years, I have worked in the animation industry, bringing TV series, feature and short films to life, in studios such as Cartoon Saloon and Studio Meala. I work fluently in french and in english, and have experience in illustration, storyboard, animation and direction. I also design event posters, illustrated reports, and portrait commissions professionnally. I would love to bring my skills to your upcoming exciting project. Let's get in touch!

Valentine Zhang

Hi ! I'm Valentine Zhang, an illustrator/animation director graduated from Gobelins and la Poudrière animation schools, currently based in Brussels. For the past 5 years, I have worked in the animation industry, bringing TV series, feature and short films to life, in studios such as Cartoon Saloon and Studio Meala. I work fluently in french and in english, and have experience in illustration, storyboard, animation and direction. I also design event posters, illustrated reports, and portrait commissions professionnally. I would love to bring my skills to your upcoming exciting project. Let's get in touch!

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Hi ! I’m Valentine Zhang, an illustrator/animation director graduated from Gobelins and la Poudrière animation schools, currently based in Brussels.

For the past 5 years, I have worked in the animation industry, bringing TV series, feature and short films to life, in studios such as Cartoon Saloon and Studio Meala. I work fluently in french and in english, and have experience in illustration, storyboard, animation and direction. I also design event posters, illustrated reports, and portrait commissions professionnally.

I would love to bring my skills to your upcoming exciting project. Let’s get in touch!

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animation at Rowdy Films
January 1, 2026 - Present
Worked on 'No Fear Beaver', contributing as a key animator to bring characters and scenes to life, ensuring high-quality visual storytelling.
Layout Posing at Helena Melin
January 1, 2025 - Present
Engaged in layout posing for 'Lullaby', working closely with the director to establish visual framing and flow for animated scenes.
Storyboard and 2D Animation at L'UCLouvain
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed a commission film, combining storyboard creation with animation to develop engaging narratives.
Animator at Studio Meala
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to the animation of the short film 'Doodle Girl', focusing on character design and movement.
Storyboard Artist at Ikki Film
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created storyboards for 'Mon nom est Lilith', ensuring visual alignment with the intended narrative.
2D Background Artist at Ooolala
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed backgrounds for 'Billy Hamster Cowboy', enhancing the visual storytelling with detailed environmental art.
Animator at Bobbypills
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked on the short film 'Vermin', applying animation techniques to express character emotions and actions.
Character Designer at Normaal
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed characters for 'Barbapapa', focusing on visual style and personality to bring characters to life.

Education

Animation Director at La Poudrière
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Film Director at Gobelins, l'école de l'image
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Intermediate Animation at Atelier de Sèvres
January 1, 2014 - March 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment