CJ Chang

Available to hire

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Animator at Bardel
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Contributed advanced animation and character nuance for an unannounced feature film, enhancing storytelling.
Senior Animator at Atomic
December 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Implemented a new stop-motion animation style for Lego: One Piece.
Animator at WildBrain
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Completed all assigned animation quotas on time for Blaze Monster Machines.
Lead Animator at ICON Creative Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led animation/layout quotas; directed day-to-day animation tasks, technical shoot implementation and overall shot shooting assistance. Prep and setup for each episode, aligning with client vision from storyboards and designs to deliver clear team direction and efficient workflows; collaborated with multiple departments to mitigate technical faults.
Senior Animator/Animator at Atomic Cartoons
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Delivered animation/layout quotas for Might Express, Lego Star Wars, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, and My Little Pony: Make Your Mark. Mentored multiple animators and helped implement best practices across the pipeline; contributed to pre-production quality assurance on assets.
Animation / Layout artist at Atomic Cartoons
January 1, 2018 - Present
Captured and tracked camera movements from storyboard/animatic to layout 3D environments, producing high-quality animation sequences for Lego Jurassic World projects.
Animator at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Designed and animated concert videos for the music industry, including artists such as Miley Cyrus and Seal.
Animator at Nerd Corps Entertainment
January 1, 2008 - Present
Produced 25-35 seconds of animation per week on award-winning titles; archived character poses and animation clips, improving efficiency for the team.
Graphic Designer at Lone Pine Publishing
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Designed page layouts for over 50 commercial book releases; projects delivered on time and within budget.

Education

Animation Art and Design Diploma at Art Institute of Vancouver
January 1, 2007 - May 27, 2026
Web Developer at University of Calgary
January 1, 2004 - May 27, 2026
Graphic Communication Certificate at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2003 - May 27, 2026

Qualifications

Graphic Communication Certificate
January 1, 2003 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment