I am Sizhe (Arie) Guo, a dedicated and passionate visual development and character design artist with broad experience in 2D animation, illustration, and graphic design. I have honed my skills through education at prestigious institutions and have contributed to various projects, from character design to background painting, always aiming to create captivating visual stories. My work has involved close collaboration with production teams to maintain style consistency and elevate the visual narrative. I thrive in creative, detail-oriented environments where I can leverage my extensive knowledge of traditional and digital art techniques. I bring strong problem-solving skills, a team-player attitude, and effective time management to every project. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese, I am eager to continue evolving as a visual development artist and contribute meaningfully to the animation and design industry.

Sizhe (Arie) Guo

I am Sizhe (Arie) Guo, a dedicated and passionate visual development and character design artist with broad experience in 2D animation, illustration, and graphic design. I have honed my skills through education at prestigious institutions and have contributed to various projects, from character design to background painting, always aiming to create captivating visual stories. My work has involved close collaboration with production teams to maintain style consistency and elevate the visual narrative. I thrive in creative, detail-oriented environments where I can leverage my extensive knowledge of traditional and digital art techniques. I bring strong problem-solving skills, a team-player attitude, and effective time management to every project. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese, I am eager to continue evolving as a visual development artist and contribute meaningfully to the animation and design industry.

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I am Sizhe (Arie) Guo, a dedicated and passionate visual development and character design artist with broad experience in 2D animation, illustration, and graphic design. I have honed my skills through education at prestigious institutions and have contributed to various projects, from character design to background painting, always aiming to create captivating visual stories. My work has involved close collaboration with production teams to maintain style consistency and elevate the visual narrative.

I thrive in creative, detail-oriented environments where I can leverage my extensive knowledge of traditional and digital art techniques. I bring strong problem-solving skills, a team-player attitude, and effective time management to every project. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese, I am eager to continue evolving as a visual development artist and contribute meaningfully to the animation and design industry.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Animation Intern at HanJue Network Technology Co.
December 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Designed backgrounds for the 2D animation film Aurora and collaborated with the Producer and crew leads on story development. Created character designs and provided a character style guide for the design and animation teams to ensure style consistency. Assisted the Head of Animation with key frame special poses and drawovers, and contributed to prop and color design for the visual development team.
Freelance Illustrator / Background Artist at DreamArcStudios
September 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Completed high-quality illustration and merchandise commissions for individual clients. Provided 2D environmental set and prop design, including color keys for scenes, full-rendered 2D backgrounds, and callout sheets for 3D modeling teams. Worked alongside production management to offer constructive feedback to the visual development team.
Character Design Lead at Asians In Animation Immersive Lab
December 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Led the character design team, reviewing assignments, delivering feedback and drawovers. Coordinated character style guide creation for team wide style consistency and collaborated closely with the animation team on key frames. Supported prop and color design efforts, contributing to the overall visual development of the project.
Visual Development Lead at Project Infrared (3D Animation)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Leading visual development efforts including 2D environmental sets, prop design, color scripting, and background painting. Collaborated with art directors and production managers to maintain visual consistency across the animation pipeline and deliver high-quality visual assets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Tongji University College of Design and Innovation
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
Master of Fine Arts at Academy of Art University
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

Finalist for Rookie of the Year - Concept Art Rookie Awards
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Best In Show Runner-up for MFA Character Design AAU Spring Show
January 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services