Hi, I'm Maggie Meiyi Li, a passionate freelance artist and student based in Wellington. With a background in 3D Animation and VFX, I've gained valuable experience working as a Motion Capture Tracker at Weta FX, which helped deepen my understanding of visual effects pipelines and workflows. I love combining my skills in animation, design, and motion capture to bring creative projects to life. My journey started with studies in fashion and art design and blossomed through hands-on experience in film production and community work. I'm excited to continue developing my craft in animation and visual effects, contributing to creative and impactful projects in the media and entertainment sector.

Maggie Meiyi Li

Hi, I'm Maggie Meiyi Li, a passionate freelance artist and student based in Wellington. With a background in 3D Animation and VFX, I've gained valuable experience working as a Motion Capture Tracker at Weta FX, which helped deepen my understanding of visual effects pipelines and workflows. I love combining my skills in animation, design, and motion capture to bring creative projects to life. My journey started with studies in fashion and art design and blossomed through hands-on experience in film production and community work. I'm excited to continue developing my craft in animation and visual effects, contributing to creative and impactful projects in the media and entertainment sector.

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Hi, I’m Maggie Meiyi Li, a passionate freelance artist and student based in Wellington. With a background in 3D Animation and VFX, I’ve gained valuable experience working as a Motion Capture Tracker at Weta FX, which helped deepen my understanding of visual effects pipelines and workflows. I love combining my skills in animation, design, and motion capture to bring creative projects to life.

My journey started with studies in fashion and art design and blossomed through hands-on experience in film production and community work. I’m excited to continue developing my craft in animation and visual effects, contributing to creative and impactful projects in the media and entertainment sector.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Capture Tracker at Weta FX
September 6, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Worked as a Motion Capture Tracker, gaining valuable experience in the visual effects industry. Responsibilities included understanding working pipelines and workflows, managing time to meet deadlines using Shotgun, reporting issues to the Production Manager, testing and giving feedback on new tools, and on-set motion capture experience with Qtake, Witcams, and stage builds and setups.
Retail Sales Assistant at Postie Plus West City Shop
April 10, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Casual retail staff member responsible for customer service and communication, balancing study and work through effective time management and multitasking skills.
Donation Department Staff at Hub West Community Centre
February 22, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Volunteered initially during local civil defence efforts following flooding and a cyclone, then worked as staff sorting donations. Additionally worked as a Youth Leader during holiday programs, helping lead and spend time with youth, creating an enriching community experience.
Waitress at Kampung Style Malaysian Cafe
February 13, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Worked for over four and a half years focusing on teamwork and collaboration with coworkers to achieve shared goals. Managed multitasking, and maintained politeness and patience with customers, communicating their requirements to other departments to meet needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Design at Media Design School
February 1, 2000 - December 1, 2022
Studied Fashion Design and Art Design in Year 9, Product Design from Year 11-13 at Waitakere College
February 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality