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Hi, I’m Momo Cao—a director, story artist, and animator for games and anime based in New York. I’ve collaborated with studios and live at conventions like Anime NYC and Anime Boston, bringing hand-drawn 2D animation, storyboarding, and character design to life while blending storytelling with visual experimentation.
I’m currently exploring public-facing projects with academic partners such as The University of Chicago Division of the Arts & Humanities and continuing to create personal work and live commissions for conventions. You can view my portfolio at caomomo.com and reach me for collaborations, commissions, or creative direction.
Experience Level
Language
Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Marketing Intern at VillageOneArt
April 1, 2026 - PresentAssisted marketing campaigns; supported Anime NYC and Anime Boston convention activities; helped coordinate events and outreach.
Convention Artist at Self-employed / Convention Artist
September 1, 2025 - PresentLive commissions and direct customer sales at major conventions including Anime NYC and Anime Boston.
2D Animator at The University of Chicago Division of the Arts & Humanities
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Contributed to storyboarding, visual experimentation, and iterative design discussions for a research-based public-facing video; collaborated with researchers, sound designers, and concept artists; produced 2D hand-drawn animation aligning with project style and supporting digital presentation of dispersed Chinese art.
Associate Animation Director at bilibli Group
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Led animation direction and supervised sequences; collaborated with directors and editors.
Storyboard Artist at bilibli Group
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Created storyboards for projects; contributed to visual storytelling.
Assistant to Director at China Central Television
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Supported the director with production coordination and pre-visualization tasks.
Animation Director at iQIYI.com
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Directed animation for feature 《厌火》 (01-12 episodes, 2019).
Studio Artist (Intern) at Marcia Grostein Studio
November 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019Updated inventory, organized artist materials, and gained hands-on studio experience.
Motion Graphic Artist/Illustrator at CadCamNYC
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Contributed to visual branding and content creation; completed video advertising projects and website redesigns.
Creative Illustrator at Studio in the Box
July 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Created illustrations for books, social media posts, and websites.
Graphic Design Intern at Alibaba Group
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016Designed advertising flyers, posters, and product packaging.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in 3D Animation and Motion Arts at Pratt Institute
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art, Animation & Visual Effects at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018Art History (Summer School) at UIBE Business School
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016Visual Design / Fine Arts (High School) at Central Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Fine Arts Workshop at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
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