Hello! I’m a designer and animator, freshly graduated from Sheridan College’s animation program! I am experienced in design and illustration, with my experience of illustrating for children’s education material at Nelson Education, graphic design for a challenge coin at York Regional Police, and 2D artist for a developing game at Vibe Labs Inc. I am eager to continue to grow as an artist and help input my creative skills in the industry!

Kaiya Saley

Hello! I’m a designer and animator, freshly graduated from Sheridan College’s animation program! I am experienced in design and illustration, with my experience of illustrating for children’s education material at Nelson Education, graphic design for a challenge coin at York Regional Police, and 2D artist for a developing game at Vibe Labs Inc. I am eager to continue to grow as an artist and help input my creative skills in the industry!

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Hello! I’m a designer and animator, freshly graduated from Sheridan College’s animation program!

I am experienced in design and illustration, with my experience of illustrating for children’s education material at Nelson Education, graphic design for a challenge coin at York Regional Police, and 2D artist for a developing game at Vibe Labs Inc.

I am eager to continue to grow as an artist and help input my creative skills in the industry!

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Art and Illustration at Nelson Education
May 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Assisted in creating illustrated decodables for grade 1 and 2 social studies curriculum in Alberta
2D Artist at Vibes Labs Inc.
September 1, 2025 - December 26, 2025
Collaborated between art directors, art team, producer and game developers to create characters and props for unannounced game in production currently
Graphic Designer at York Regional Police
September 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Designed a coin commemorating the lunar new year of 2026, year of the horse. From preliminary sketch to print, I was in full charge for the design of the coin
Illustrator for Children's Book at Private Opportunity
March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Assisted in illustrating characters for children's book for an unreleased project, drawing the character expressively in different perspectives and emotions to engage the audience
3D Animator & Designer at Boxism (Sheridan College 3rd Year Group Animation Project)
September 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Co-led main character and crowd design; developed timelines and schedules for animation milestones; ensured deadlines; regularly checked progress and provided constructive feedback; produced realistic and stylized animations focusing on timing, weight, and emotion.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Animation at Sheridan College
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet