Hi, I'm drawsdan, a professional Concept Designer/Concept Artist with extensive experience in designs and illustration within the animation industry. Collaborated with high-profile clients including Netflix, Nickelodeon, and LEGO. Recognized for adaptability to diverse artistic styles and strong problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in both 2D and 3D software. Alongside design work, I do storyboarding, animation and life drawing, and have taught figure drawing and portfolio classes. You can see some of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ (password is asdf1298).

Daniel D (drawsdan)

Hi, I'm drawsdan, a professional Concept Designer/Concept Artist with extensive experience in designs and illustration within the animation industry. Collaborated with high-profile clients including Netflix, Nickelodeon, and LEGO. Recognized for adaptability to diverse artistic styles and strong problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in both 2D and 3D software. Alongside design work, I do storyboarding, animation and life drawing, and have taught figure drawing and portfolio classes. You can see some of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ (password is asdf1298).

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Hi, I’m drawsdan, a professional Concept Designer/Concept Artist with extensive experience in designs and illustration within the animation industry. Collaborated with high-profile clients including Netflix, Nickelodeon, and LEGO. Recognized for adaptability to diverse artistic styles and strong problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in both 2D and 3D software.

Alongside design work, I do storyboarding, animation and life drawing, and have taught figure drawing and portfolio classes. You can see some of my work at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup (password is asdf1298).

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Mainframe Studios – Unicorn Academy (Netflix)
April 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Designer on 3D Netflix show Unicorn Academy. Designed (B/W and Color) props, sets/environments, and FX. Used Photoshop and Blender. Provided B/W and Color Designs, orthographics, 3D proxies (via Blender) and surfacing pages for sets and props.
Character Designer / Background Designer at Crux Short Film
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Contributed to 2D animated sequences; designed characters and backgrounds using Adobe Photoshop.
Designer at Mainframe Studios
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Designed (B/W and Color) props, sets/environments, and FX for 3D Nickelodeon production (unreleased show). Provided orthographic turns and surfacing pages for props and sets.
Junior Designer at Mainframe Studios
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
As a Junior Designer, I worked on various Nickelodeon and Netflix productions creating designs and orthographic turnarounds for props and set elements.
Background Designer at Crux (Short Film)
May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
I designed backgrounds for this award-winning documentary short film with 2D animated sequences using Adobe Photoshop.
Character Designer & Background Designer at Deadline (Short Film)
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
I created characters and backgrounds for a short film with hand-drawn 2D animated sequences.
Art Instructor at Green Apple Art Center
July 31, 2023 - Present
I provide constructive feedback and guidance for students, working with various subjects and art mediums.
Junior Designer at Mainframe Studios
May 1, 2019 - May 5, 2020
3D Nickelodeon production (unreleased show) Designed(B/W and Color) and provided orthographic turns and surfacing pages for props and set elements with Photoshop.
Character Designer at Sights and Sounds Comics
September 7, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Work on mascot character designs for an upcoming comic store.
Designer at Mainframe Studios
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Designer on 3D Netflix show. Designed (B/W and color) props, sets/environments, and fx. Used both Photoshop and Blender. Provide B/W and Color Designs, orthographics, 3D proxies(via Blender) and surfacing pages for sets and props.
Designer at Mainframe Studios
October 31, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Designed matte paintings in Photoshop and sculpted character design proxies in Blender for 3D development projects.

Education

Diploma in 2D Animation and Visual Development at Capilano University
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Online course in Storyboarding for Animation at CGMA
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Online course in 3D for 2D Artists at CGMA
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education