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Hi！ I’m a visual development artist located in Los Angeles.
Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Animation and Digital Arts at the Film School of the University of Southern California.
I mainly engage in visual development and 2D animation work. Skilled in stylized character design, prop design and color design.
Language
English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent
Work Experience
Advertising Material Organizer & Creative Editor at Fanya Culture
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Be responsible for advertising material organization and creative editing, mainly featuring dance videos and cultural tourism.
Animation Direction Instructor at Dali Future Art
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Animation direction instructor, mainly teaching animation sketching and concept art.
Intern in Editing and Design at Dali Future Art
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Intern in Editing and Design
2D Animator at Maze’s Adventure Notes (THU graduation film)
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Be responsible for 2D animation and effects design, animation.
Character Animation & Special Effects Designer at Elemental Herald
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Be responsible for Character animation and special effects design
Director / Visual Development / Animation / Post-Production at Aviophobia (THU graduation film)
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Directed and oversaw visual development, animation, post-production
2D Animator at Ori&Kiddo (USC graduation film)
November 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026Be responsible for 2D animation and effects
Storyboard Artist / Character Designer at Move, Move, Melon! (USC game project)
September 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025Be responsible for storyboard, character and scene design
Storyboard Designer at Breakfast in America - MV (USC project)
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Be responsible for storyboard, character and scene design, animation
Director / Visual Development / Animation / Post-Production at Aviophobia (THU graduation film)
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Directed and oversaw visual development, animation, post-production
Breakdown Designer / Colorist at Black Snow (THU graduation film)
February 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Breakdown and coloring work design, animation
Education
Master of Fine Arts at University of Southern California
August 19, 2025 - May 20, 2028Summer School in Animation at Gobelins Paris
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025Qualifications
Gene Autry Endowed Student Support Fund
August 1, 2025 - May 29, 2026Outstanding Graduate of Tsinghua University
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Integrated Excellence Scholarship - National Awards
October 1, 2024 - May 29, 2026Integrated Excellence Scholarship
October 1, 2022 - May 29, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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