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Hi, I'm Rickie Liu. I'm a 3D character animator and designer who loves weaving memory and identity into visually rich stories. I lead teams through story development, visual direction, and production of 3D narrative shorts, focusing on subtle facial acting and expressive body language to bring characters to life. In addition to animation, I design hero assets, props, and artwork for cultural projects and freelance pieces, collaborating closely with clients to align on themes and cultural nuances. I enjoy mentoring team members and delivering high-quality visuals on time.…Hi, I'm Rickie Liu. I'm a 3D character animator and designer who loves weaving memory and identity into visually rich stories. I lead teams through story development, visual direction, and production of 3D narrative shorts, focusing on subtle facial acting and expressive body language to bring characters to life. In addition to animation, I design hero assets, props, and artwork for cultural projects and freelance pieces, collaborating closely with clients to align on themes and cultural nuances. I enjoy mentoring team members and delivering high-quality visuals on time.

Rickie Liu

3D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Rickie Liu. I'm a 3D character animator and designer who loves weaving memory and identity into visually rich stories. I lead teams through story development, visual direction, and production of 3D narrative shorts, focusing on subtle facial acting and expressive body language to bring characters to life. In addition to animation, I design hero assets, props, and artwork for cultural projects and freelance pieces, collaborating closely with clients to align on themes and cultural nuances. I enjoy mentoring team members and delivering high-quality visuals on time.…Hi, I'm Rickie Liu. I'm a 3D character animator and designer who loves weaving memory and identity into visually rich stories. I lead teams through story development, visual direction, and production of 3D narrative shorts, focusing on subtle facial acting and expressive body language to bring characters to life. In addition to animation, I design hero assets, props, and artwork for cultural projects and freelance pieces, collaborating closely with clients to align on themes and cultural nuances. I enjoy mentoring team members and delivering high-quality visuals on time.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Rickie Liu. I’m a 3D character animator and designer who loves weaving memory and identity into visually rich stories. I lead teams through story development, visual direction, and production of 3D narrative shorts, focusing on subtle facial acting and expressive body language to bring characters to life.

In addition to animation, I design hero assets, props, and artwork for cultural projects and freelance pieces, collaborating closely with clients to align on themes and cultural nuances. I enjoy mentoring team members and delivering high-quality visuals on time.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

3D Character Animator at The Ring Of Fire

April 1, 2026 - Present

3D character animator for the protagonist and prop designer in a stylized fantasy short; also served as Concept Artist for hero assets and other props.

Director | 3D Character Animator at The Ring Of Fire

April 1, 2026 - Present

Directing and animating for a Savannah-based project, guiding visual direction and performance. Coordinated with modelers, texture artists, and editors to translate narrative concepts into expressive animation and cohesive style.

Memory Clocksmith

September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Project role contributing to memory-themed narrative work in Savannah; involved in development and design aspects.

Director | 3D Character Animator at The Memory Clocksmith

September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Led a 20-person team through story development, visual direction, and production of a 3D narrative short exploring memory and identity. Oversaw storyboarding, animation style, and emotional performance direction; responsible for character animation on key scenes, with emphasis on subtle facial acting and body language. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with client vision.

Director / 3D Character Animator at The Memory Clocksmith

September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Director and 3D character animator for a memory-themed short; led a 20-person team in story development, visual direction, and production; oversaw storyboarding and emotional performance direction.

Barista at Hey Tea

July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Prepared drinks following recipes and maintained quality; greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended products; collaborated with team to ensure smooth operations.

3D Character Animator at Magical Demon Gibot Short Film

March 1, 2025 - Present

3D character animator for a stylized fantasy short; developed expressive character performances and maintained consistent animation style across scenes.

Receptionist at Happy China Restaurant

July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Welcomed and assisted guests, handled reservations, and responded to inquiries.

Freelance Artist - Lunar New Year Artwork at Woodside Square Mall

February 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and created a festive Lunar New Year art piece displayed at the entrance; communicated with client to align on cultural themes.

Art Freelancer at Woodside Square Lunar New Year Art

February 1, 2022 - Present

Designed a festive Lunar New Year art piece displayed at the entrance; collaborated with client to align on cultural themes.

Team Leader and Designer at ASDAN Business Simulation Competition

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Led design and storytelling elements for a business simulation competition; coordinated with team members to deliver visuals and concepts.