I'm a designer and concept artist with over a decade of experience in animation, illustration, and visual development. I’ve led background painting teams and created compelling concept art for TV, film, and gaming, delivering high-quality visuals across projects with studios like Ubisoft, Netflix partners, Spin Master, CBS, and Nickelodeon. I rely on Photoshop and a broad set of industry-standard tools to bring ideas to life. I’m particularly interested in narratives and how it bears the marks of our culture. It’s the responsibilities of artists and storytellers to bring to existence the ideas which are inherent in the collective consciousness. Artist portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Chien-yu Shen

I'm a designer and concept artist with over a decade of experience in animation, illustration, and visual development. I’ve led background painting teams and created compelling concept art for TV, film, and gaming, delivering high-quality visuals across projects with studios like Ubisoft, Netflix partners, Spin Master, CBS, and Nickelodeon. I rely on Photoshop and a broad set of industry-standard tools to bring ideas to life. I’m particularly interested in narratives and how it bears the marks of our culture. It’s the responsibilities of artists and storytellers to bring to existence the ideas which are inherent in the collective consciousness. Artist portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a designer and concept artist with over a decade of experience in animation, illustration, and visual development. I’ve led background painting teams and created compelling concept art for TV, film, and gaming, delivering high-quality visuals across projects with studios like Ubisoft, Netflix partners, Spin Master, CBS, and Nickelodeon. I rely on Photoshop and a broad set of industry-standard tools to bring ideas to life.

I’m particularly interested in narratives and how it bears the marks of our culture. It’s the responsibilities of artists and storytellers to bring to existence the ideas which are inherent in the collective consciousness.

Artist portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
French
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Designer/Background Painter at Jam Filled
February 1, 2021 - Present
Led background painting for multiple projects, coordinating color scripts, layout, and matte painting. Contributed background paint on Inside Job, Exploding Kittens (Lead), Wylde Park, and Vida the Vet; also designed visuals for Reindeer in Here TV Special (2022).
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
February 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Created character concepts and design assets for animation projects, supporting overall visual development and style consistency.
Designer at Jam Filled
December 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Character, vehicle, prop, background design and matte painting for The Thomas & Friends series and films.
Designer at ARC Productions
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Character, vehicle, prop, background design and matte painting for Thomas & Friends series and films.
Designer at House of Cool Inc.
December 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Pre-production visual development for a 3D animated series, contributing concept art and early design explorations.
Freelance Illustrator at Ubisoft
August 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Card illustrations for Ubisoft projects, supporting visual storytelling and card design.
Concept Artist at Ubisoft
August 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Character designs, environment/props, storyboards, and illustrations for multiple titles including Might & Magic: Duel of Champions, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, Rabbids Invasion, and PowerUp Heroes.
Concept Artist at Longtail Studios
October 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Concept art for Dance on Broadway (Wii, PS3 Move) projects.
Designer/Background Painter at Jam Filled
February 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Background painting for Inside Job, Exploding Kittens (Lead), Wylde Park, Vida the Vet; design work for Reindeer in Here TV Special (2022).
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Character design work during contract period.
Designer at Jam Filled
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Character, vehicle, prop, background design and matte painting for Thomas & Friends series and films.
Designer at ARC Productions
August 31, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Character, vehicle, prop, background design and matte painting for Thomas & Friends series and films.
Designer at House of Cool Inc.
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Pre-production visual development for 3D animated series.
Illustrator at Ubisoft (Freelance)
August 31, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Card illustrations for Might & Magic: Duel of Champions.
Concept Artist at Ubisoft
August 31, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Character designs, environment/props, storyboards, and illustrations for: Might & Magic: Duel of Champions; Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth; Rabbids Invasion; PowerUp Heroes.
Concept Artist at Longtail Studios
October 31, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Concept art for Dance on Broadway (Wii, PS3 Move).

Education

Bachelor of Applied Art, Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
UX Design Certificate at Juno College of Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet