I am an aspiring background painter and animation graduate from Sheridan College. I have extensive experience working on group projects as a layout artist, background painter, props designer, and reliable team member. I am proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony and have created my own personal film using these tools. I joined the animation industry directly after graduation and have built experience with industry processes as a background painter. I am efficient working remotely and excel in communication with team members, adapting well to freelance and studio environments overseas and at home.

Zhiting Liang

I am an aspiring background painter and animation graduate from Sheridan College. I have extensive experience working on group projects as a layout artist, background painter, props designer, and reliable team member. I am proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony and have created my own personal film using these tools. I joined the animation industry directly after graduation and have built experience with industry processes as a background painter. I am efficient working remotely and excel in communication with team members, adapting well to freelance and studio environments overseas and at home.

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I am an aspiring background painter and animation graduate from Sheridan College. I have extensive experience working on group projects as a layout artist, background painter, props designer, and reliable team member. I am proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony and have created my own personal film using these tools.

I joined the animation industry directly after graduation and have built experience with industry processes as a background painter. I am efficient working remotely and excel in communication with team members, adapting well to freelance and studio environments overseas and at home.

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Work Experience

Design Pack Artist at Sheridan College Collaborate
July 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Created environments and props, demonstrating skill in researching and using references to develop believable layouts and props. Effective remote communication with co-workers and supervisors during the May to July 2020 collaboration.
Background & Layout Artist at Boulder Media
July 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Freelance experience with efficient overseas workflow and strong communication within the team during work from May to July 2023.
Background Painter at Nelvana Enterprises, Inc
May 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Joined directly after graduating, worked on Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go across seasons 1 to 3 and specials. Demonstrated efficient remote work skills and strong team communication from May 2021 to May 2024.
Background & Layout Artist at Boulder Media
June 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance engagement with efficient overseas working and excellent team communication, ongoing since June 2025.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at Sheridan College
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education