With a background spanning the UK and Canada, I am a Vancouver Film School (VFS) graduate driven by a lifelong love for animation. My creative foundation is built on formal training in classical animation, illustration, and comics, which I’ve channeled into a versatile professional career. I’ve had the privilege of bringing stories to life for a wide range of audiences, from developing branded content to working on projects for global networks like Nickelodeon. This professional variety is mirrored by my personal journey; living in regions as diverse as Malaysia, the UK, Canada, and the Middle East has given me a unique global perspective that I pour back into my design work. Technical & Creative Skillset I pair a deep understanding of core design principles—composition, color theory, and typography—with technical proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite. Whether I’m sketching a character or refining a layout, I aim to combine technical precision with the storytelling heart of an animator.…

Rizal Adnan

With a background spanning the UK and Canada, I am a Vancouver Film School (VFS) graduate driven by a lifelong love for animation. My creative foundation is built on formal training in classical animation, illustration, and comics, which I’ve channeled into a versatile professional career. I’ve had the privilege of bringing stories to life for a wide range of audiences, from developing branded content to working on projects for global networks like Nickelodeon. This professional variety is mirrored by my personal journey; living in regions as diverse as Malaysia, the UK, Canada, and the Middle East has given me a unique global perspective that I pour back into my design work. Technical & Creative Skillset I pair a deep understanding of core design principles—composition, color theory, and typography—with technical proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite. Whether I’m sketching a character or refining a layout, I aim to combine technical precision with the storytelling heart of an animator.…

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With a background spanning the UK and Canada, I am a Vancouver Film School (VFS) graduate driven by a lifelong love for animation. My creative foundation is built on formal training in classical animation, illustration, and comics, which I’ve channeled into a versatile professional career.

I’ve had the privilege of bringing stories to life for a wide range of audiences, from developing branded content to working on projects for global networks like Nickelodeon. This professional variety is mirrored by my personal journey; living in regions as diverse as Malaysia, the UK, Canada, and the Middle East has given me a unique global perspective that I pour back into my design work.

Technical & Creative Skillset
I pair a deep understanding of core design principles—composition, color theory, and typography—with technical proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.

Whether I’m sketching a character or refining a layout, I aim to combine technical precision with the storytelling heart of an animator.

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English
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Work Experience

Creative Director at Vision Animation
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Led and mentored a 120-strong multinational studio across Malaysia, the Philippines, and India. Produced work for Nick Jr. (USA) and Channel 10 (Australia). Liaised with international partners in Australia, Canada, and the USA. Studio lead for script, storyboard, and design revisions (characters, props, backgrounds, and scenes). Collaborated with the Studio Manager and Producers to optimize production pipelines. Key achievements include establishing the Layout Department; work on Shezow (Moody Street Kids, Australia), The Rescue Bots S1 (Hasbro), and pitching/delivering 3 seasons of Gwen Stefani’s HJ5 (KuKuHaraJuku).
Design Director at YTL Infoscreen
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Designed, storyboarded, directed, and edited video and digital content for clients. Responsible for video, ATL, and digital content for all YTL corporate properties (e.g., Starhill, KLPAC). Graphic design for animated content. Creative direction and editing: YTL Reports. Mentored and managed a production crew (team of 20, in-house and outsourced).
Animation Director / 2D Animator at Frames Animation
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Storyboarding; character design; 2D animation; directed and guided 3D animators on principles of animation. Key projects included F&N Mirinda, Singtel, Rothmans-BAT (Dunhill), Nu Noodles, TV8 station idents, and Toshiba.
Graphic Designer at Fat Lizard Animation
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
2D animator, cel colourist and compositor. Design & storyboard new station idents for RTM2.

Education

Classical Animation Program at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
BA Commercial Arts Cum Laude (Honours) at The American College in London
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
GCE O Levels and A Levels at Coleraine Academical Institution
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1989

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Media & Entertainment, Education

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