John Chen

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I’m John Chen, an art director and creative designer with strong experience in animation, illustration, and video editing across both China and Romania.

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I’m John Chen, an art director and creative designer with strong experience in animation, illustration, and video editing across both China and Romania. I enjoy turning ideas into visual stories—whether that’s character and 2D/3D artwork, advertising visuals, or polished motion and video content—using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and 3ds Max.

I also love teaching and sharing creative skills. In my career, I’ve worked in education as an art teacher and I’ve taught Chinese and Chinese calligraphy, combining creativity with clear instruction. I’m motivated by project-based teamwork, quality production, and continuous learning, and I take pride in award-winning work including TV packaging films, published animation books, and parade float computer production.

  • 31 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

UnemployedOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Currently not employed in Romania; pursuing design, art and teaching opportunities.

Art Director, Cultural Communication · Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.Feb 2020 – Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Led creative direction for cultural communication projects in Jinan, Shandong. Managed visual concepts and production workflows to support branding and media packaging needs, coordinating with design and production teams to deliver consistent creative outcomes.

Art Director · Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.Feb 2020 – Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Led visual and cultural communication design projects including branding, advertising visuals and campaign concepts in Jinan, Shandong, China.

Designer, Animator, Editor, Director · Advertising companyFeb 1998 – Jan 2020 · 22 yrs
Art Teacher · Normal schoolJul 1994 – Jan 1998 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education

Bachelor degree · Qufu Normal University, Shandong, China1990 – 1994
Bachelor degree · Qufu Normal University1990 – 1994

Certifications and awards· 5

First Prize - Metropolitan Channel Image Film (Jinan TV) National City TV Station Packaging Competition2030 – 2026
Third Prize - Metropolitan Channel New Year's Film (Jinan TV) National City TV Station Packaging Competition2030 – 2026
3DS Max Teaching Examples2030 – 2026
2D Digital Animation Application Tutorial2030 – 2026

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