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I am Judy Qu, currently a Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Berkeley, passionate about animation and visual storytelling. Over the past years, I have developed my skills in both 2D and 3D animation, character design, and compositing through various projects including directing an indie short film and working as a 2D animator for an indie animated series. I enjoy leading collaborative teams and facilitating creative courses, as well as constantly improving my craft through internships and working closely with directors and animation leads. My diverse experience across animation production pipelines, visual development, and leadership makes me eager to contribute to new creative projects and learning opportunities.…I am Judy Qu, currently a Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Berkeley, passionate about animation and visual storytelling. Over the past years, I have developed my skills in both 2D and 3D animation, character design, and compositing through various projects including directing an indie short film and working as a 2D animator for an indie animated series. I enjoy leading collaborative teams and facilitating creative courses, as well as constantly improving my craft through internships and working closely with directors and animation leads. My diverse experience across animation production pipelines, visual development, and leadership makes me eager to contribute to new creative projects and learning opportunities.

Judy (Simeng) Qu

2D Animator, Animation Director, Character Designer

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I am Judy Qu, currently a Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Berkeley, passionate about animation and visual storytelling. Over the past years, I have developed my skills in both 2D and 3D animation, character design, and compositing through various projects including directing an indie short film and working as a 2D animator for an indie animated series. I enjoy leading collaborative teams and facilitating creative courses, as well as constantly improving my craft through internships and working closely with directors and animation leads. My diverse experience across animation production pipelines, visual development, and leadership makes me eager to contribute to new creative projects and learning opportunities.…I am Judy Qu, currently a Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Berkeley, passionate about animation and visual storytelling. Over the past years, I have developed my skills in both 2D and 3D animation, character design, and compositing through various projects including directing an indie short film and working as a 2D animator for an indie animated series. I enjoy leading collaborative teams and facilitating creative courses, as well as constantly improving my craft through internships and working closely with directors and animation leads. My diverse experience across animation production pipelines, visual development, and leadership makes me eager to contribute to new creative projects and learning opportunities.

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I am Judy Qu, currently a Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Berkeley, passionate about animation and visual storytelling. Over the past years, I have developed my skills in both 2D and 3D animation, character design, and compositing through various projects including directing an indie short film and working as a 2D animator for an indie animated series.

I enjoy leading collaborative teams and facilitating creative courses, as well as constantly improving my craft through internships and working closely with directors and animation leads. My diverse experience across animation production pipelines, visual development, and leadership makes me eager to contribute to new creative projects and learning opportunities.

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Work Experience

Director at Days in the Black Star

September 30, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Managed and communicated with a team of artists worldwide. Directed an indie two-minute short film, handling all visual development and one-third of the character designs. Animated and composited the entire film.

2D Animator at The Reiters

November 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated closely with the director, receiving feedback on character animation. Responsible for visual development of main characters for an indie animated series.

Facilitator at Art for Animation Decal, UC Berkeley

August 1, 2023 - Present

Led a student-facilitated course on basic storyboarding skills and animation production pipeline. Worked with student groups on visual storytelling in animation and coordinated communication with other facilitators and students to align project goals.

2D Animator Intern at 137 Ewes Studio

August 20, 2023 - September 3, 2025

Animated and composited two short animations while collaborating with two other interns. Communicated with peers and took feedback from the director and animation lead during revision sessions.