Tony Chao

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Tony Chao is an animation director and illustrator from Taipei, Taiwan and based in New York City.

About

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.

  • Joined May 2025

Languages

  • ChineseFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

More experts in New York, United States

Projects · 2

Capital Impact

This is a short 8 page comic I collaborated with writer Raymonde Chira. It is a scifi retelling of the Pied Piper of Hamlin story. illustrator

  • Comic Illustrator

Work experience· 5 roles

Boxing Coach · Church Street Boxing GymOct 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

USA Boxing Certified Green Level Coach.

Associates Animation Director · Animated StoryboardJun 2021 – Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

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.

Contract Graphic Designer · The Wildflower GroupAug 2019 – Apr 2020 · 9 mos

Created product mockups and designed online marketing materials.

Freelance Storyboard Artist · Animated StoryboardAug 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos
Freelance Illustrator · Tony Chao IllustrationMay 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

Education

Masters of Fine Arts · School of Visual Arts2019 – 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Syracuse University2011 – 2015

Certifications and awards

USA Boxing Certified Green Level Coach2021 – 2026

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