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Serena Y. Cheng is an animator and illustrator who majored in 2D animation at Pratt Institute and just completed her thesis film. Being from Hong Kong, she is particularly drawn to exploring themes of the digital world and dystopian futures in her work — an area that is central to her thesis project. She also had the opportunity to study abroad during her junior year at the University of the Arts London, enriching her artistic perspective.…Serena Y. Cheng is an animator and illustrator who majored in 2D animation at Pratt Institute and just completed her thesis film. Being from Hong Kong, she is particularly drawn to exploring themes of the digital world and dystopian futures in her work — an area that is central to her thesis project. She also had the opportunity to study abroad during her junior year at the University of the Arts London, enriching her artistic perspective.

Serena Y. Cheng

2D Animator, Artist, Storyboard Artist, +1

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Serena Y. Cheng is an animator and illustrator who majored in 2D animation at Pratt Institute and just completed her thesis film. Being from Hong Kong, she is particularly drawn to exploring themes of the digital world and dystopian futures in her work — an area that is central to her thesis project. She also had the opportunity to study abroad during her junior year at the University of the Arts London, enriching her artistic perspective.…Serena Y. Cheng is an animator and illustrator who majored in 2D animation at Pratt Institute and just completed her thesis film. Being from Hong Kong, she is particularly drawn to exploring themes of the digital world and dystopian futures in her work — an area that is central to her thesis project. She also had the opportunity to study abroad during her junior year at the University of the Arts London, enriching her artistic perspective.

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Serena Y. Cheng is an animator and illustrator who majored in 2D animation at Pratt Institute and just completed her thesis film.

Being from Hong Kong, she is particularly drawn to exploring themes of the digital world and dystopian futures in her work — an area that is central to her thesis project.

She also had the opportunity to study abroad during her junior year at the University of the Arts London, enriching her artistic perspective.

Skills

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Expert

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Editorial Illustration

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Intermediate

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Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at CASETiFY

May 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025

Developed and executed monthly civic engagement events; hosted monthly pop-ups and coordinated tabling; supported social media and marketing efforts; managed influencer orders, conducted social media research, wrote copy for ads, eDMs, and website; created Instagram Reels animations; animated brand mascot for Instagram Reels; collaborated with other animators; implemented feedback to meet deadlines.

Intern at NYP IRG

May 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025

Led lobbying efforts, delivered speeches, and organized rallies to mobilize students for signing petitions and volunteer initiatives.

Intern at ArtJamming

August 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025

Utilized illustration, video production, and graphic design to create visuals for social media campaigns, posters, and websites; assisted with painting installations.

Intern at Shadow Factory

August 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025

Utilised illustration, SPARK AR, vector design, graphic design, and motion design for social media, ads, websites, and client work; managed heavy workload, met tight deadlines, and quickly adapted to new tools.

Illustrator at The Prattler

May 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025

The Pratt Institute's leading student editorial; designed graphics for more than seven articles and created two featured comic spreads.