MA Animation graduate from the Royal College of Art based in London. My practice combines animation, storyboarding, character design and visual development, with a focus on character-led storytelling. Experienced across both 2D and 3D workflows, I am currently seeking opportunities in animation, storyboard, visual development and related creative roles.

Sunlu Qi

MA Animation graduate from the Royal College of Art based in London. My practice combines animation, storyboarding, character design and visual development, with a focus on character-led storytelling. Experienced across both 2D and 3D workflows, I am currently seeking opportunities in animation, storyboard, visual development and related creative roles.

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MA Animation graduate from the Royal College of Art based in London. My practice combines animation, storyboarding, character design and visual development, with a focus on character-led storytelling. Experienced across both 2D and 3D workflows, I am currently seeking opportunities in animation, storyboard, visual development and related creative roles.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director / Animator at RCA Graduate Show
January 1, 2025 - Present
Independent 3D animated short film developed for the RCA Graduate Show. Responsible for concept development, character animation, short design, editing, and post-production, while coordinating collaboration with a composer and sound designer.
Director / Animator at HYPRTHERMIA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Hand-drawn stop-motion animation project exploring experimental storytelling through mixed media. Responsible for project development, character design, choreography, and animation filming.
Project Lead / Designer at STAR CHILD
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led a project focusing on game-based narrative design and development. Involved in game design, visual development, pixel animation, and prototype production. Developed a playable demo for showcasing.
3D Character Artist at QUINCARINE
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Worked on a Science Fiction 3D Animation Project. Responsible for character design, modelling, sculpting, rigging, and rendering.

Education

MA Animation at Royal College of Art
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Digital Media Technology at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
BA Digital Media Art at Wuhan Textile University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming