Hello! I am Charmaine Chung, a Hong Kong, UK-based 2D animator and illustrator looking to break into the 3D industry. I enjoy bringing stories to life through animation and design. My journey has been fueled by a desire to connect with audiences through my work. I strive to constantly learn and grow in my craft, embracing new challenges and adventures in the creative world.

Charmaine Chung

Hello! I am Charmaine Chung, a Hong Kong, UK-based 2D animator and illustrator looking to break into the 3D industry. I enjoy bringing stories to life through animation and design. My journey has been fueled by a desire to connect with audiences through my work. I strive to constantly learn and grow in my craft, embracing new challenges and adventures in the creative world.

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Hello! I am Charmaine Chung, a Hong Kong, UK-based 2D animator and illustrator looking to break into the 3D industry. I enjoy bringing stories to life through animation and design. My journey has been fueled by a desire to connect with audiences through my work. I strive to constantly learn and grow in my craft, embracing new challenges and adventures in the creative world.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose Café
December 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Handled latte art, worked FOH and BOH, labelled and restocked items, cleaned weekly, managed incoming food orders with team members, and assisted customers with allergens and carrying trays.
Cafe Assistant at The Glock
December 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Performed meal preparations, dessert decorations, served customers, and handled takeout deliveries.
Freelance Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on various animation projects, creating engaging visuals and animations for clients in the entertainment and marketing industries.
Intern Graphic Designer at Creative Agency
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Assisted in the design of promotional materials and digital content, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to team projects.
Animation Intern at The University of Edinburgh
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Worked as a design intern for YouTube Collaborations using Live2D.
Sales Assistant at Superdrug
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Worked mostly on tills, interacted daily with customers, guided customers to aisles for desired products, restocked items, and assisted in navigating customers to find the right perfumes.
Customer Service Assistant at Crystalline
December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Handled customers' calls, managed shipping fees, picked up bead stocks, and created tailored designs of bracelets for an online jewellery business.
Visual Designer at Puko Kolu
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked on various design projects, contributing to client presentations and visual output.
Senior Sound Engineer at Soundwave Studios
May 1, 2018 - Present
Led the audio engineering team to produce high-quality soundtracks for music artists and commercials. Managed mixing sessions, sound editing, and audio mastering to ensure top-level output. Collaborated with producers and artists to fine-tune sound design and achieve desired audio aesthetics.
Audio Mixer at Echo Music Production
April 30, 2018 - August 25, 2025
Mixed and engineered audio tracks for various artists across pop and electronic genres. Assisted in sound editing, mastering, and post-production processes. Supported live recording sessions and ensured the quality of audio outputs met company standards.

Education

MA(Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
BA(Hons) at The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Music Production at University of Westminster
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013
BA (Hons) in Animation at The University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certified Pro Tools Operator
March 1, 2015 - August 25, 2025
Academic Award
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Software & Internet