3D generalist with a focus on environment art, painted textures, and foliage. Currently based in Philadelphia, PA, and recently graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Animation & Visual Effects. My passion for art draws from my love of video games, TTRPGs, and other interactive mediums and for objects and styles with a natural or hand-crafted flair.

Jelena Jiang

3D generalist with a focus on environment art, painted textures, and foliage. Currently based in Philadelphia, PA, and recently graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Animation & Visual Effects. My passion for art draws from my love of video games, TTRPGs, and other interactive mediums and for objects and styles with a natural or hand-crafted flair.

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3D generalist with a focus on environment art, painted textures, and foliage. Currently based in Philadelphia, PA, and recently graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Animation & Visual Effects. My passion for art draws from my love of video games, TTRPGs, and other interactive mediums and for objects and styles with a natural or hand-crafted flair.

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Language

Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Stop-Motion Animation/Post-Production Intern at Digital Wizards Studios LLC
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Produced toy-style CG assets using Maya and Substance Painter for integration into stop-motion; assisted post-production with rig removal, footage cleaning in After Effects, and matte cleanup.
Social Media Assistant - Thrift Store at Philly AIDS Thrift
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Edited photographs and captions for social media; designed flyers and produced animated illustrations of store and merchandise features for social posts.
Game Design Co-op at MicroSociety
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Collaborated with educators on an educational digital board game in Unity; organized documentation including a game design document; streamlined design/development/optimization; re-topologized assets to improve performance on weaker machines.
Game Design Co-op at OpenForge LLC
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Designed and revised in-game assets in Sketch and Illustrator; assisted QA with bug identification and verification of core mechanics; coordinated tasks for weekly sprints and monthly milestones.
Marketing Director at Drexel Gaming Association
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed flyers, signage, and managed decorations for quarterly LANs; planned and moderated quarterly 12-hour LANs; hosted online sessions and moderated the club Discord server.
Game Lead at Drexel Gaming Association
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led coordination of game events, including LANs and community activities; designed promotional materials and oversaw event operations; managed schedules and liaison with E-Board.
Member at Drexel Gaming Association
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Active member contributing to events and club operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animation & Visual Effects at Drexel University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Intermediate Chinese Proficiency Certificate at Drexel University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Animation & Visual Effects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Intermediate Chinese Proficiency Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services