Portfolio site: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I'm May Lee, a passionate animator and visual artist specializing in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and digital illustration. With extensive experience working remotely and in collaborative environments, I love bringing complex narratives and character designs to life using tools like Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Procreate. I enjoy optimizing workflows and creating engaging visual stories that resonate with audiences. I’m also an experienced game design intern and teaching assistant, with a strong background in fine arts and animation from Brigham Young University. Fluent in Mandarin and dedicated to continuous learning, I strive to blend creativity with technical skill to deliver high-quality, polished work across animation and digital art disciplines.

May (Chia-le) Lee

Portfolio site: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I'm May Lee, a passionate animator and visual artist specializing in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and digital illustration. With extensive experience working remotely and in collaborative environments, I love bringing complex narratives and character designs to life using tools like Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Procreate. I enjoy optimizing workflows and creating engaging visual stories that resonate with audiences. I’m also an experienced game design intern and teaching assistant, with a strong background in fine arts and animation from Brigham Young University. Fluent in Mandarin and dedicated to continuous learning, I strive to blend creativity with technical skill to deliver high-quality, polished work across animation and digital art disciplines.

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Portfolio site: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Hi, I’m May Lee, a passionate animator and visual artist specializing in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and digital illustration. With extensive experience working remotely and in collaborative environments, I love bringing complex narratives and character designs to life using tools like Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Procreate. I enjoy optimizing workflows and creating engaging visual stories that resonate with audiences.

I’m also an experienced game design intern and teaching assistant, with a strong background in fine arts and animation from Brigham Young University. Fluent in Mandarin and dedicated to continuous learning, I strive to blend creativity with technical skill to deliver high-quality, polished work across animation and digital art disciplines.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D VFX Artist at Learning Inspire LLC
March 1, 2024 - Present
Designed 2D vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator and developed motion graphics in Adobe After Effects. Created custom plug-in tools and JavaScript expressions to optimize animation and rigging workflows. Translated complex script narratives into engaging visual narratives with graphic style animations.
2D Animator at H.A.V.O.C. LLC
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Created a 90-second 2D animation including brainstorming concept design to final render video. Rigged and animated characters and objects with the DUIK plug-in tool in Adobe After Effects. Finished background paintings and asset illustrations using Procreate and Adobe Photoshop.
3D Art Intern at Electronic Arts – Ripple Effect Studio
August 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Produced 3D assets from start to finish, gaining a comprehensive grasp of game development pipelines and adapting quickly to new tools to meet production standards. Migrated existing game assets to the Frostbite game engine for an unreleased Battlefield game. Collaborated with concept art team to create cosmetic concept designs for unreleased weapons.
Digital Illustrator / BYU Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University
May 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Created stylized 2D environmental paintings that fit project style requirements. Assisted instructor in animation program to create environment layouts and 2D animatic shots for a unique film project. Worked in a self-regulated environment meeting deadlines consistently.
2D Animation Specialist at BYU Center for Teaching and Learning
September 30, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Specialized in 2D character rigs, storyboards, and character animation in After Effects. Worked in a high-speed environment requiring meeting every deadline with high-quality final products. Collaborated with art director and team to develop visual design with specific style guide.

Education

BFA in Animation, Fine Arts and Communications, Design at Brigham Young University
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023
Associate of Arts & Sciences at Brigham Young University - Hawaii
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet