Sophie Chung

Storyboard Artist at Sanrio

Boarded 4 full episodes (11.5 minutes each) from start to finish, meeting fast-paced production timelines. Designed dynamic compositions, staging, and performances that matched script intent and concept art, while keeping CG scale accurate for translation. Partnered closely with the director and producers, sharing updates and pitching creative solutions to strengthen story moments. Refined boards based on feedback to align with evolving vision. Assembled full animations with sound by editing audio tracks and effects to support timing and performance.

Storyboard Artist at Cheer Digiart Inc.

Independently boarded 3 episodes (12 minutes each) over a 6-week production timeline per episode. Developed compelling compositions, staging, character performances, and camera positions aligned with the script and concept art, ensuring accurate scale translation for CG models to enhance production efficiency. Maintained effective communication with the director and producers, providing regular updates and creative solutions. Revised storyboards based on directorial feedback, ensuring alignment with the vision. Mixed and edited soundtracks and audio, delivering complete animations with sound.

Storyboard Artist at Hip Librarian Productions

Storyboarded the entire 3-page non-dialogue script (approximately 5 minutes of screen time). Created a full animation for the short film, illustrating the characters’ emotional journey in detail. Collaborated closely with the director, pitched roughs and adjusted the boards based on their notes. Developed innovative shot choices to enhance the visual storytelling structure.

CG Animator / CG Layout Artist at Xanthus Animation Studio

Completed the layout and blocking, and started the animation stage of more than half of the shots in the final sequence of an unannounced animation project. Created animations that portray realistic movement after analyzing live-action footage. Communicated with the animation director throughout the project while working on it remotely.

Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design

Conducted independent critiques for the students and gave valuable, detailed feedback. Assisted the students with problem-solving of the animation software, including Storyboard Pro and Maya. Assisted the instructor with organizing the class projects and team assignments.

Storyboard Artist at Sanrio

Boarded 4 full episodes (11.5 minutes each) from start to finish, meeting fast-paced production timelines. Designed dynamic compositions, staging, and performances that matched script intent and concept art, while keeping scale accurate for CG translation. Partnered closely with the director and producers, sharing updates and pitching creative solutions to strengthen story moments. Incorporated feedback quickly and effectively, refining boards to match the evolving vision. Assembled full animations with sound, editing audio tracks and effects to support timing and performance.

Storyboard Artist at Cheer Digiart Inc.

Independently boarded 3 episodes (12 minutes each) over a 6-week production timeline per episode. Developed compelling compositions, staging, character performances, and camera positions aligned with the script and concept art, ensuring accurate scale translation for CG models to enhance production efficiency. Maintained effective communication with the director and producers, providing regular updates and creative solutions to enhance the story. Revised storyboards based on directorial feedback, ensuring alignment with the vision. Mixed and edited soundtracks and audio, delivering complete animations with sound.

Storyboard Artist at Hip Librarian Productions

Storyboarded the entire 3-page non-dialogue script (approximately 5 minutes of screen time). Created a full animation for the short film, illustrating the characters’ emotional journey in detail. Collaborated closely with the director, pitched roughs and adjusted the boards based on notes. Developed innovative shot choices to enhance the visual storytelling structure.

CG Animator / CG Layout Artist at Xanthus Animation Studio

Completed the layout and blocking, and started the animation stage of more than half of the shots in the final sequence of an unannounced animation project. Created animations that portray realistic movement after analyzing live-action footage. Communicated with the animation director throughout the project while working remotely.

Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design

Conducted independent critiques for students and provided detailed feedback. Assisted students with problem-solving of animation software, including Storyboard Pro and Maya. Helped organize class projects and team assignments.

Storyboard Artist at Sanrio

Boarded 4 full episodes (11.5 minutes each) from start to finish for an unannounced action/adventure TV series. Designed dynamic compositions, staging, and performances aligned with script intent and concept art, ensuring accurate CG translation. Partnered with the director and producers, sharing updates and pitching creative solutions to strengthen story moments. Incorporated feedback quickly and refined boards to match evolving vision. Assembled full animatics with sound, editing audio tracks and effects to support timing and performance.

Storyboard Artist at Cheer Digiart Inc.

Independently boarded 3 episodes (12 minutes each) over a 6-week production timeline per episode. Developed compelling compositions, staging, camera positions, and ensured accurate scale translation for CG models to enhance production efficiency. Maintained effective communication with the director and producers, providing regular updates and creative solutions to enhance the story. Revised storyboards based on directorial feedback, ensuring alignment with the vision. Mixed and edited soundtracks and audio, delivering complete animatics with sound.

Storyboard Artist at Hip Librarian Productions

Storyboarded the entire 3-page non-dialogue script (approximately 5 minutes of screen time). Created a full animatic illustrating the characters’ emotional journey. Collaborated closely with the director, pitched roughs and adjusted the boards based on notes. Developed innovative shot choices to enhance visual storytelling structure.

CG Animator / CG Layout Artist at Xanthus Animation Studio

Completed the layout and blocking, and started the animation stage of more than half of the shots in the final sequence of an unannounced animation project. Created animations that portray realistic movement after analyzing live-action footage. Communicated with the animation director throughout the project while working remotely.

Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design

Conducted independent and individual critiques for the students, providing valuable, detailed feedback. Assisted students with problem-solving animation software problems, including Storyboard Pro and Maya. Helped organize class projects and team assignments, supporting instructors in project management.

Storyboard Artist at Sanrio

Boarded 4 full episodes (11.5 minutes each) from start to finish for an unannounced action/adventure TV series. Designed dynamic compositions, staging, and performances, ensuring scale accuracy for CG translation. Partnered with the director and producers, shared updates, and pitched creative solutions to strengthen story moments. Incorporated feedback quickly to refine boards and align with the evolving vision. Assembled full animatics with sound and effects to support timing and performance.

Storyboard Artist at Cheer Digiart Inc.

Independently boarded 3 episodes (12 minutes each) over a 6-week production timeline per episode. Developed compelling compositions, staging, camera positions, and ensured accurate CG scale translation. Maintained effective communication with the director and producers, revised boards based on feedback, and delivered complete animatics with sound by mixing and editing the soundtrack.

Storyboard Artist at Hip Librarian Productions

Storyboarded the entire 3-page non-dialogue script (~5 minutes of screen time) for an indie animated short. Created a full animated sequence illustrating the characters’ emotional journey. Collaborated with the director, pitched roughs, and adjusted boards per notes. Developed innovative shot choices to enhance visual storytelling structure.

CG Animator / CG Layout Artist at Xanthus Animation Studio

Completed layout and blocking, and started the animation stage for more than half of the shots in the final sequence of an unannounced animation project. Created animations with realistic movement after analyzing live-action reference. Maintained communication with the animation director while working remotely.

Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design

Conducted independent critiques for students and provided detailed feedback. Assisted students with problem-solving animation software (Storyboard Pro and Maya). Helped organize class projects and team assignments for course projects.

Storyboard Artist at Sanrio

Boarded 4 full episodes (11.5 minutes each) from start to finish, meeting fast-paced production timelines; designed dynamic compositions, staging, and performances that matched script intent and concept art, while keeping scale accurate for CG translation; partnered with the director and producers, sharing updates and pitching creative solutions; incorporated feedback quickly and effectively, refining boards to match the evolving vision; assembled full animations with sound, editing audio tracks and effects to support timing and performance.

Storyboard Artist at Cheer Digiart Inc.

Independently boarded 3 episodes (12 minutes each) over a 6-week production timeline per episode; developed compelling compositions, staging, character performances, and camera positions aligned with the script and concept art, ensuring accurate scale translation for CG models to enhance production efficiency; maintained effective communication with the director and producers, providing regular updates and creative solutions to enhance the story; revised storyboards based on directorial feedback, ensuring alignment with the vision; mixed and edited soundtracks and audio, delivering complete animations with sound.

Storyboard Artist at Hip Librarian Productions

Storyboarded the entire 3-page non-dialogue script (approximately 5 minutes of screen time); created a full animated sequence illustrating the characters’ emotional journey in detail; collaborated closely with the director, pitched roughs and adjusted the boards based on their notes; developed innovative shot choices to enhance the visual storytelling structure.

CG Animator / CG Layout Artist at Xanthus Animation Studio

Completed the layout and blocking, and started the animation stage of more than half of the shots in the final sequence of an unannounced animation project; created animations that portray realistic movement after analyzing live-action footage; communicated with the animation director throughout the project while working remotely.