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Experimental Animation BFA candidate (OCAD University) specializing in character design, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary creative practice. With experience in animation education, product strategy (Douban Reading’s Animation Team), and independent commercial projects: I co-led visual development for Phantom Pain (selected for OCAD’s 2025 Annual Graduate Exhibition) and founded an art studio that delivered 10+ projects with 100% client satisfaction & on-time delivery. Proficient in Toon Boom, Procreate, Adobe Suite, and Maya—blending artistic vision with market-aligned execution to deliver polished, story-driven work.…Experimental Animation BFA candidate (OCAD University) specializing in character design, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary creative practice. With experience in animation education, product strategy (Douban Reading’s Animation Team), and independent commercial projects: I co-led visual development for Phantom Pain (selected for OCAD’s 2025 Annual Graduate Exhibition) and founded an art studio that delivered 10+ projects with 100% client satisfaction & on-time delivery. Proficient in Toon Boom, Procreate, Adobe Suite, and Maya—blending artistic vision with market-aligned execution to deliver polished, story-driven work.

Yixuan Qin

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Experimental Animation BFA candidate (OCAD University) specializing in character design, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary creative practice. With experience in animation education, product strategy (Douban Reading’s Animation Team), and independent commercial projects: I co-led visual development for Phantom Pain (selected for OCAD’s 2025 Annual Graduate Exhibition) and founded an art studio that delivered 10+ projects with 100% client satisfaction & on-time delivery. Proficient in Toon Boom, Procreate, Adobe Suite, and Maya—blending artistic vision with market-aligned execution to deliver polished, story-driven work.…Experimental Animation BFA candidate (OCAD University) specializing in character design, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary creative practice. With experience in animation education, product strategy (Douban Reading’s Animation Team), and independent commercial projects: I co-led visual development for Phantom Pain (selected for OCAD’s 2025 Annual Graduate Exhibition) and founded an art studio that delivered 10+ projects with 100% client satisfaction & on-time delivery. Proficient in Toon Boom, Procreate, Adobe Suite, and Maya—blending artistic vision with market-aligned execution to deliver polished, story-driven work.

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Experimental Animation BFA candidate (OCAD University) specializing in character design, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary creative practice. With experience in animation education, product strategy (Douban Reading’s Animation Team), and independent commercial projects: I co-led visual development for Phantom Pain (selected for OCAD’s 2025 Annual Graduate Exhibition) and founded an art studio that delivered 10+ projects with 100% client satisfaction & on-time delivery. Proficient in Toon Boom, Procreate, Adobe Suite, and Maya—blending artistic vision with market-aligned execution to deliver polished, story-driven work.

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

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Work Experience

Product Specialist (Animation Team) at Douban Reading / Ark Reading Technology Co.

July 1, 2025 - Present

Conducted user research and data analysis for the animation content sector, providing market-driven insights to guide project development and bridge creative vision with user needs. Managed end-to-end launch process for animation features, coordinating cross-functional teams of artists, developers, and QA to ensure timely project delivery. Proposed and iterated on product feature optimizations based on A/B testing results and user feedback, enhancing overall user engagement and product competitiveness.

Art Education Tutor at R&M Education Institute

March 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Designed and delivered personalized art curricula for students from diverse backgrounds, effectively improving student engagement and technical skills. Integrated digital animation tools into teaching to foster creativity and visual literacy. Guided students in developing portfolios for art school applications, with strong placement results.

Founder / Freelance Designer at Oraesia Studios (Independent Art Venture)

March 1, 2024 - Present

Independently established and managed a commercial art business, overseeing the full project lifecycle from client acquisition and negotiation to execution and delivery of 10+ projects. Maintained a 100% client satisfaction rate and a perfect on-time delivery record through precise requirement understanding and high-quality output.