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Tony Chao is an animation director and illustrator from Taipei, Taiwan and based in New York City. Tony brings a dynamic style to his visual storytelling, creating experiences that are both kinetic and impactful in both animation and comics. On top of his creative work, Tony is also a professional boxing coach at Church Street Boxing Gym in New York City. He coaches clients from young kids to white collar professionals from beginners to competition.…Tony Chao is an animation director and illustrator from Taipei, Taiwan and based in New York City. Tony brings a dynamic style to his visual storytelling, creating experiences that are both kinetic and impactful in both animation and comics. On top of his creative work, Tony is also a professional boxing coach at Church Street Boxing Gym in New York City. He coaches clients from young kids to white collar professionals from beginners to competition.

Tony Chao

Illustrator, Designer, Storyboard Artist, +3

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Tony Chao is an animation director and illustrator from Taipei, Taiwan and based in New York City. Tony brings a dynamic style to his visual storytelling, creating experiences that are both kinetic and impactful in both animation and comics. On top of his creative work, Tony is also a professional boxing coach at Church Street Boxing Gym in New York City. He coaches clients from young kids to white collar professionals from beginners to competition.…Tony Chao is an animation director and illustrator from Taipei, Taiwan and based in New York City. Tony brings a dynamic style to his visual storytelling, creating experiences that are both kinetic and impactful in both animation and comics. On top of his creative work, Tony is also a professional boxing coach at Church Street Boxing Gym in New York City. He coaches clients from young kids to white collar professionals from beginners to competition.

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Tony Chao is an animation director and illustrator from Taipei, Taiwan and based in New York City. Tony brings a dynamic style to his visual storytelling, creating experiences that are both kinetic and impactful in both animation and comics. On top of his creative work, Tony is also a professional boxing coach at Church Street Boxing Gym in New York City. He coaches clients from young kids to white collar professionals from beginners to competition.

Skills

Illustration

Animation

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Animation

Expert

Language

Chinese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Associates Animation Director at Animated Storyboard

June 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025

Directed action and animation for 2D/3D animations and broadcast animation for corporate clients. Worked with agency and client teams to integrate feedbacks and revise animated tests or broadcast deliverables to satisfy client needs.

Freelance Storyboard Artist at Animated Storyboard

August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021

Delivered high quality shooting boards used to create commercials within fast paced production timeline.

Freelance Illustrator at Tony Chao Illustration

May 1, 2015 - Present

Self published comics and collaborated with various clients in the education and entertainment sectors.

Contract Graphic Designer at The Wildflower Group

August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020

Created product mockups and designed online marketing materials.

Boxing Coach at Church Street Boxing Gym

October 1, 2021 - Present

USA Boxing Certified Green Level Coach.