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Michelle Dinh

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Hi, I’m Michelle Dinh, a character designer and visual development artist with a passion for storytelling through expressive characters, props, and environments.

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Hi, I’m Michelle Dinh, a character designer and visual development artist with a passion for storytelling through expressive characters, props, and environments. I’ve shipped character concepts and visuals for at least one unannounced DreamWorks TV project, worked on indie short films, and mentored students in VisDev at San Jose State University. I love collaborating with directors and teams to shape the look and emotion of a story.

I’m always learning and growing my toolbox, from Blender for vis dev to mentorships with industry professionals. I’ve also built social media presence for project work and Kickstarter campaigns, helping audiences connect with the character and world I’m helping to create.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 6 roles

Character Designer II · DreamWorks AnimationDec 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Conceptualized characters for an upcoming unannounced TV show; collaborated with directors and cross-disciplinary teams to align character design with story direction and visual development goals.

Freelance Illustrator II · Greyscale AnimationJun 2023 – Jul 2023 · 2 mos

Produced 24 digital emoji stickers of character followers per provided specs and reference; maintained active correspondence with director for feedback and updates.

Freelance Illustrator II · Oren's WaySep 2022 – Dec 2022 · 4 mos

Painted illustrations for end-of-credit montage for the short film; effectively communicated with the director for critique and to set illustration style.

Teacher's Assistant for VisDev I & 2 · San Jose State UniversityAug 2021 – May 2022 · 10 mos
Vis Dev, Clean-Up Animation, Social Media Manager · Reyna (2D Short Film)Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr
Prop Designer, Social Media Manager · Nai Nai II Animated Short FilmJun 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education· 8

BFA in Animation & Illustration - Magna Cum Laude · San Jose State University2017 – 2022
Characters & Relationships · Warrior Art Camp2025
Color As Your Secret Weapon · Warrior Art Camp2024
Character Form Design 3-Day Workshop · Warrior Art Camp2024

Certifications and awards

Magna Cum Laude2017 – 2022

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