I’m a freelance storyboard artist and 2D animator based in Vancouver, BC, with a focus on emotional storytelling and character-driven animation. I recently graduated from Capilano University’s 2D Animation & Visual Development program, where I developed skills in storyboarding, hand-drawn animation, character design, and visual development. I’ve worked on animated shorts and collaborative pitch projects, including remote animation work for Contrapasta Productions using Toon Boom Harmony. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I enjoy bringing personality and emotion into every scene through expressive acting and thoughtful visual storytelling. My experience includes animation, story development, concept art, layouts, and character design. I work primarily in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and TV Paint. I’m especially interested in projects focused on animation, storytelling, and original characters, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow as a storyboard artist and animator while contributing to meaningful creative work.

Hana Zhao

I’m a freelance storyboard artist and 2D animator based in Vancouver, BC, with a focus on emotional storytelling and character-driven animation. I recently graduated from Capilano University’s 2D Animation & Visual Development program, where I developed skills in storyboarding, hand-drawn animation, character design, and visual development. I’ve worked on animated shorts and collaborative pitch projects, including remote animation work for Contrapasta Productions using Toon Boom Harmony. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I enjoy bringing personality and emotion into every scene through expressive acting and thoughtful visual storytelling. My experience includes animation, story development, concept art, layouts, and character design. I work primarily in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and TV Paint. I’m especially interested in projects focused on animation, storytelling, and original characters, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow as a storyboard artist and animator while contributing to meaningful creative work.

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I’m a freelance storyboard artist and 2D animator based in Vancouver, BC, with a focus on emotional storytelling and character-driven animation. I recently graduated from Capilano University’s 2D Animation & Visual Development program, where I developed skills in storyboarding, hand-drawn animation, character design, and visual development.

I’ve worked on animated shorts and collaborative pitch projects, including remote animation work for Contrapasta Productions using Toon Boom Harmony. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I enjoy bringing personality and emotion into every scene through expressive acting and thoughtful visual storytelling.

My experience includes animation, story development, concept art, layouts, and character design. I work primarily in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and TV Paint.

I’m especially interested in projects focused on animation, storytelling, and original characters, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow as a storyboard artist and animator while contributing to meaningful creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Contrapasta Productions
March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Work remotely on an unannounced short film, creating hand-drawn 2D animation in Toon Boom Harmony.
Animator at 24 Hour Challenge
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created an original 30-second animated short under tight deadlines - posed and animated characters in Toon Boom Harmony.
Visual Development Artist at Pitch Pack Presentation Project
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Collaborated with two other artists to pitch an original animated series concept. Wrote story, designed character model sheet, concept art, and layouts.
Animator at 24 Hour Challenge Animated Short
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Created an original 30-second animated short under tight deadlines - posed and animated characters in Toon Boom Harmony.

Education

2D Animation & Visual Development Diploma at Capilano University
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Art Fundamentals Certificate at Sheridan College
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
2D Animation & Visual Development Diploma at Capilano University
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Art Fundamentals Certificate at Sheridan College
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Qualifications

Art Fundamentals Certificate
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment