I'm Cassie Shao, an animation director and animator based in Paris and Los Angeles. I have extensive experience across all stages of animation film and video production, specializing in 2D digital animation, traditional under-the-camera animation, and 3D graphics in Cinema 4D. I collaborate well in teams or work independently, adapting to diverse visual styles and work environments, and I pride myself on strong time-management to reliably meet production schedules. I thrive on creative collaboration and bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, storytelling, and polished animation. My approach blends discipline with curiosity, ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to final render while maintaining a friendly, collaborative spirit on set and in the studio.

Cassie Shao

I'm Cassie Shao, an animation director and animator based in Paris and Los Angeles. I have extensive experience across all stages of animation film and video production, specializing in 2D digital animation, traditional under-the-camera animation, and 3D graphics in Cinema 4D. I collaborate well in teams or work independently, adapting to diverse visual styles and work environments, and I pride myself on strong time-management to reliably meet production schedules. I thrive on creative collaboration and bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, storytelling, and polished animation. My approach blends discipline with curiosity, ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to final render while maintaining a friendly, collaborative spirit on set and in the studio.

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I’m Cassie Shao, an animation director and animator based in Paris and Los Angeles. I have extensive experience across all stages of animation film and video production, specializing in 2D digital animation, traditional under-the-camera animation, and 3D graphics in Cinema 4D. I collaborate well in teams or work independently, adapting to diverse visual styles and work environments, and I pride myself on strong time-management to reliably meet production schedules.

I thrive on creative collaboration and bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, storytelling, and polished animation. My approach blends discipline with curiosity, ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to final render while maintaining a friendly, collaborative spirit on set and in the studio.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Director / Animator (2D & 3D) / Storyboard Artist / Colorist / Composer at There Were Four of Us (Animated Short)
January 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025
Directed and contributed design, storyboards, and both 2D/traditional and 3D animation; served as colorist and composer. Collaborated across production to deliver a cohesive short film.
Director / Designer / Storyboard Artist / 2D/Traditional Animator / 3D Animator / Colorist / Composer at This Is a Story Without a Plan (Animated Short)
January 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Led visual design, storyboarding, and animation across 2D/traditional and 3D workflows; contributed color and music elements to finalize the short.
Animation Director / Designer / Storyboard Artist / 2D/Traditional Animator / Colorist / Composer at Bat (Music Video)
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Directed animation sequences for a music video, coordinating design, storyboards, and animation across 2D and 3D pipelines; handled color and audio alignment as needed.
Animation Director / Designer / 2D / Traditional Animator / Colorist / Composer at What I Had to Leave Behind (Documentary Short)
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Directed animation segments, created designs and storyboards, produced 2D/traditional animation, and contributed color and music to the documentary short.
Animation Director / Designer / Storyboard Artist / 2D / Traditional Animator / Colorist / Composer at General ID – Mask (Animated Short) / Adult Swim
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Collaborated on an animated short for Adult Swim; oversaw animation direction, design, storyboarding, and color work across 2D/Traditional techniques.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Animation & Digital Arts at University of Southern California
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Animation and Sound Design at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education