I’m an Illustrator and Character Designer with 6+ years of experience in commercial illustration, character design, and visual development. I create artwork from concept to final production for game projects, merchandise, and commissioned work. I collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling visual solutions, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, composition, and color design.

Ziyi Ren

I’m an Illustrator and Character Designer with 6+ years of experience in commercial illustration, character design, and visual development. I create artwork from concept to final production for game projects, merchandise, and commissioned work. I collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling visual solutions, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, composition, and color design.

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I’m an Illustrator and Character Designer with 6+ years of experience in commercial illustration, character design, and visual development. I create artwork from concept to final production for game projects, merchandise, and commissioned work.

I collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling visual solutions, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, composition, and color design.

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Work Experience

Character Design Intern at NetEase Games
June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Developed character concepts through multiple design iterations to align with the project’s visual identity and production requirements. Contributed character designs for three unannounced game projects across racing, RPG, and romance genres, adapting to distinct visual styles and artistic directions. Produced production-ready character design packages including character turnarounds, pose sheets, and presentation layouts. Collaborated with artists and designers to refine concepts based on creative feedback while maintaining consistency with each project’s art direction.
Art Instructor at Art Education studio
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Instructed students in acrylic painting, oil painting, colored pencil, and foundational drawing techniques. Guided students in developing artistic skills, creativity, and visual observation through structured lessons and personalized feedback.
Founder & Organizer at Illustration Community
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Founded an illustration community and organized regular drawing events and creative activities. Led the production and publication of a collaborative illustration book named “Illusion” in 2020, coordinating contributors and project execution. Managed online sales and participated in local art fairs and conventions to promote and sell the publication.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2019 - Present
Developed illustrations from concept to final artwork, including composition, character design, color exploration, and final rendering. Created commissioned illustrations for individual and commercial clients across a variety of styles and subjects. Designed artwork for merchandise and cultural creative products for both digital and print media.

Education

Master of Arts (Animation) at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Illustration) at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization