Experienced Character Animator specializing in key-frame character animation. Strong emphasis on expressive, cartoon-style character performance, with additional experience creating realistic animation using motion-capture workflows. Have basic understand of Rigging. Actively involved in layout design and performance direction. Background spans film, series, and commercial work. A proactive and detail-oriented team collaborator who communicates clearly, identifies issues early, and supports efficient, high-quality production.

Tony Cheng

Experienced Character Animator specializing in key-frame character animation. Strong emphasis on expressive, cartoon-style character performance, with additional experience creating realistic animation using motion-capture workflows. Have basic understand of Rigging. Actively involved in layout design and performance direction. Background spans film, series, and commercial work. A proactive and detail-oriented team collaborator who communicates clearly, identifies issues early, and supports efficient, high-quality production.

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Experienced Character Animator specializing in key-frame character animation. Strong emphasis on expressive, cartoon-style character performance, with additional experience creating realistic animation using motion-capture workflows. Have basic understand of Rigging. Actively involved in layout design and performance direction. Background spans film, series, and commercial work. A proactive and detail-oriented team collaborator who communicates clearly, identifies issues early, and supports efficient, high-quality production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Quality/Test Technician at Apex, NC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Developed multitasking skill in fast-paced work environment. Designed visually-driven work instructions and presentation materials in PowerPoint. Served as the primary inspector for all incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring accuracy and quality standards were met before release to production or shipment.
Character Animator at Taiwan
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Created storyboard development, layout, camera design, and character animation with strong performance, acting, and clear storytelling across film, television, and commercial projects. Notable works include Eggtack / original animation, Kong Pow Heroes / original animation, Open! Open! / Hybrid feature film (animation + live action), The Arti: The Adventure Begins / Animation + glove-puppet performance, The Invincible Deer / animated TV show, Fosky-Fansub / animated TV series, Day And Night / commercial / children’s toothpaste campaign.
Character Animator at Taiwan
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Provided layout and animation for Sun Tears / Kong Fu Cats.

Education

Digital Animation Certificate at Living Arts College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Art & Design at North Carolina State University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services