Hi, I'm Chiang Yao, a seasoned editor, director, and team leader with over 10 years of experience creating compelling visual content. I love merging technical precision with creative vision to produce innovative designs and deliver exceptional results. Throughout my career, I've directed animated shorts, led CG teams, and worked on various 3D and live-action productions that have earned international recognition. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and clients, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Whether it's directing commercials, films, or series, my goal is always to elevate the project and create engaging experiences that resonate with audiences.…

Chiang Yao

Hi, I'm Chiang Yao, a seasoned editor, director, and team leader with over 10 years of experience creating compelling visual content. I love merging technical precision with creative vision to produce innovative designs and deliver exceptional results. Throughout my career, I've directed animated shorts, led CG teams, and worked on various 3D and live-action productions that have earned international recognition. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and clients, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Whether it's directing commercials, films, or series, my goal is always to elevate the project and create engaging experiences that resonate with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Chiang Yao, a seasoned editor, director, and team leader with over 10 years of experience creating compelling visual content. I love merging technical precision with creative vision to produce innovative designs and deliver exceptional results. Throughout my career, I’ve directed animated shorts, led CG teams, and worked on various 3D and live-action productions that have earned international recognition.

I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and clients, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Whether it’s directing commercials, films, or series, my goal is always to elevate the project and create engaging experiences that resonate with audiences.

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English
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Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Director at Cyder Studio
October 1, 2015 - April 30, 2025
Pioneered three animated shorts with a distinctive vision, earning 10+ international awards and 70+ festival selections. Conceived film and series proposals recognized at two pitching events and industry conferences.
CG Lead at Panda Graphics (100studio Taipei)
August 1, 2022 - March 31, 2025
Led production team to create 800+ 3D layouts and animations for acclaimed Japanese series and games. Championed compositing and 3D modeling projects, solving complex director and client requirements.
Director at Moonshine Animation
July 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Directed 3D and live-action productions across various styles, delivering 30+ client-focused projects. Showcased creative work on YouTube, TV, and digital billboards, elevating client brand visibility. Engineered 3D layouts to choreograph dynamic camera sequences for high-impact commercials and series.
Freelance 3D Artist / Compositor at Happy Machine & TJ Maher Enterprises LLC., New York & Utica, NY | Reno Studios & Mirax Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
September 1, 2012 - January 31, 2019
Transformed design, 3D modeling, and texturing techniques to elevate advertisement quality and previsualizations. Leveraged compositing expertise to realize directors’ visions in films, series, and shorts.
Adv. Designer at Garmin Corporation
August 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015
Orchestrated marketing videos from directing to editing and 3D content creation, enhancing team skills. Boosted YouTube engagement 50x with quality enhancements and innovative marketing strategies.
Founder / Director (Part-time) at Cyder Studio, Taipei, Taiwan
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Pioneered three animated shorts with a distinctive vision, earning over 10 international awards and 70+ festival selections. Conceived film and series proposals recognized at pitching events and industry conferences.
CG Lead (Full-time) at Panda Graphics (100studio Taipei), Taipei, Taiwan
March 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Led production team to create over 800 3D layouts and animations for acclaimed Japanese series and games. Championed compositing and 3D modeling projects, solving complex director and client requirements.
Director (Full-time) at Moonshine Animation, Taipei, Taiwan
April 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Directed 3D and live-action productions across various styles, delivering over 30 client-focused projects. Showcased creative work on YouTube, TV, and digital billboards, elevating client brand visibility. Engineered 3D layouts to choreograph dynamic camera sequences for high-impact commercials and series.
3D Artist / Compositor (Freelance) at Happy Machine & TJ Maher Enterprises LLC., New York & Utica, NY | Reno Studios & Mirax Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
January 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Transformed design, 3D modeling, and texturing techniques to elevate advertisement quality and previsualizations. Leveraged compositing expertise to realize directors’ visions in films, series, and shorts.
Adv. Designer (Full-time) at Garmin Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
September 30, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Orchestrated marketing videos from directing to editing and 3D content creation, enhancing team skills. Boosted YouTube engagement 50x with quality enhancements and innovative marketing strategies.
Founder / Director (Part-time) at Cyder Studio, Taipei, Taiwan
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Pioneered three animated shorts with a distinctive vision, earning 10+ international awards and 70+ festival selections. Conceived film and series proposals recognized at two pitching events and industry conferences.
CG Lead (Full-time) at Panda Graphics (100studio Taipei), Taipei, Taiwan
March 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Led production team to create 800+ 3D layouts and animations for acclaimed Japanese series and games. Championed compositing and 3D modeling projects, solving complex director and client requirements.
Director (Full-time) at Moonshine Animation, Taipei, Taiwan
April 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Directed 3D and live-action productions across various styles, delivering 30+ client-focused projects. Showcased creative work on YouTube, TV, and digital billboards, elevating client brand visibility. Engineered 3D layouts to choreograph dynamic camera sequences for high-impact commercials and series.
3D Artist / Compositor (Freelance) at Happy Machine & TJ Maher Enterprises LLC., New York & Utica, NY | Reno Studios & Mirax Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
January 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Transformed design, 3D modeling, and texturing techniques to elevate advertisement quality and previsualizations. Leveraged compositing expertise to realize directors’ visions in films, series, and shorts.
Adv. Designer (Full-time) at Garmin Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
September 30, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Orchestrated marketing videos from directing to editing and 3D content creation, enhancing team skills. Boosted YouTube engagement 50x with quality enhancements and innovative marketing strategies.
Founder / Director (Part-time) at Cyder Studio, Taipei, Taiwan
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Pioneered three animated shorts with a distinctive vision, earning over 10 international awards and 70+ festival selections. Conceived film and series proposals recognized at pitching events and industry conferences.
CG Lead (Full-time) at Panda Graphics (100studio Taipei), Taipei, Taiwan
March 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Led production team to create over 800 3D layouts and animations for acclaimed Japanese series and games. Championed compositing and 3D modeling projects, solving complex director and client requirements.
Director (Full-time) at Moonshine Animation, Taipei, Taiwan
April 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Directed 3D and live-action productions across various styles, delivering over 30 client-focused projects. Showcased creative work on YouTube, TV, and digital billboards, elevating client brand visibility. Engineered 3D layouts to choreograph dynamic camera sequences for high-impact commercials and series.
3D Artist / Compositor (Freelance) at Happy Machine & TJ Maher Enterprises LLC., New York & Utica, NY | Reno Studios & Mirax Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
January 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Transformed design, 3D modeling, and texturing techniques to elevate advertisement quality and previsualizations. Leveraged compositing expertise to realize directors’ visions in films, series, and shorts.
Adv. Designer (Full-time) at Garmin Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
September 30, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Orchestrated marketing videos from directing to editing and 3D content creation, enhancing team skills. Boosted YouTube engagement 50x with quality enhancements and innovative marketing strategies.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2003
Master of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2003
Master of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2003
Master of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2003
Master of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2003

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet

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