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I am a recent graduate studying Visual Art & Film from Columbia University in the city of New York.

I am a character designer & Vis Dev artist. But I also do traditional fine art. I paint oil, acrylic, gouache, and water color. I do illustrations, animations, 3d modeling/sculpting on softwares like photoshop, blender, illustrator, procreate, and z brush.

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Chinese
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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Game Director & Art Director at Sunday Studio
September 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and managed a game studio with 60+ people across art, narrative, programming, music & sound, production, and social media. Led and directed the team to brainstorm and create concept design and animations for 2D and 3D characters, environments, UI/UX, and props for an upcoming 3D game set to release in December 2025. Created detailed concept drawings, character designs, and animations for the game.
Art Director at CAED IS
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created the concept, environment, and all character designs and animations for the 2D game CAED IS Demo. Collaborated with a narrative and programming director and a marketing manager to craft a meaningful 2D game named CAED IS, which progressed to the Demo release stage.
Storyboard Artist at The Valley Beneath Us (Film)
October 1, 2024 - Present
Designed the dream sequence storyboarding for a forthcoming feature film with Columbia University film alumni Rat Rock Magazine.
Designer at Ratrock Magazine / Columbia Daily Spectator
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Designed zines, magazines, posters, and artwork for Rat Rock Magazine and Columbia Daily Spectator.
Illustrator at Columbia Daily Spectator
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Designed and illustrated the cover and illustrations for all the journalism in the Columbia Daily Spectator.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Art commissions for school clubs and community activities, including posters, banners, and graphic design for organizations like Pal a Boards All-for-kids online education.
Assistant Manager, Tutoring at Online Education
December 1, 2022 - Present
Assist in recruiting qualified tutors and teach writing and digital art courses for high school students.
Storyboard Artist at The Valley Beneath Us
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Designed the dream-sequence storyboard for an upcoming film with Columbia University film alumni Rat Rock Magazine.
Designer at Ratrock Magazine
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Designed zines, magazines, posters, and artwork for Ratrock Magazine.
Creative Game Designer & Concept Artist at Unifun Inc.
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Focused on designing mobile game apps; contributed concepts, character design, and setting illustrations for multiple game products.
Architectural and Landscaping Assistant at Lien Eng Engineering and Design Company
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Assisted architects in improving sketches, models, and drawings; participated in planning contests.
Architectural and Landscaping Assistant at Lieneng Engineering and Design Co. (Remote / Shanghai)
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Assisted architects in improving sketches, models, and drawings; participated in Jia Shan Middle School planning contest.
Freelance Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Illustrator, designer & concept artist; commissions for school clubs and community activities, such as Pal a Boards All-for-kids.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Visual Art & Film and Media Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art & Film and Media Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art & Film and Media Studies (Double Majors) at Columbia University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

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

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