Hi, I'm Ye Tao. I'm a Head of Animation and Senior Character Animator with 15+ years of professional experience across feature film, VFX, games, and animation production. I build and lead teams, define pipelines, and partner with directors and producers to deliver performance-driven storytelling under tight deadlines. I love mentoring talent, shaping workflows, and maintaining high quality across sequences. I thrive on cross-department collaboration and strive to keep the storytelling and character performances at the forefront of every project.

YE TAO

Hi, I'm Ye Tao. I'm a Head of Animation and Senior Character Animator with 15+ years of professional experience across feature film, VFX, games, and animation production. I build and lead teams, define pipelines, and partner with directors and producers to deliver performance-driven storytelling under tight deadlines. I love mentoring talent, shaping workflows, and maintaining high quality across sequences. I thrive on cross-department collaboration and strive to keep the storytelling and character performances at the forefront of every project.

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Hi, I’m Ye Tao. I’m a Head of Animation and Senior Character Animator with 15+ years of professional experience across feature film, VFX, games, and animation production. I build and lead teams, define pipelines, and partner with directors and producers to deliver performance-driven storytelling under tight deadlines.

I love mentoring talent, shaping workflows, and maintaining high quality across sequences. I thrive on cross-department collaboration and strive to keep the storytelling and character performances at the forefront of every project.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Head of Animation at Taoshen Creative London
March 1, 2024 - Present
Build and lead animation teams; define workflows, standards, and review cadence. Review shots and provide clear, actionable notes to ensure quality and consistency. Partner with producers/directors to manage schedules, scope, and delivery risk. Drive on-time delivery while maintaining performance and storytelling quality.
Key Animator at MPC
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Delivered high-quality character animation for feature film and VFX work. Owned complex shots and supported quality consistency across sequences.
Animator at DNEG
October 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Produced character animation for high-end film and VFX projects.
Senior Animator at Rebellion UK
April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Created gameplay and cinematic animation for game production.
Character Animator at Framestore
August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Delivered character animation for feature film and commercial projects.
Character Animator at MPC London
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Created character animation for VFX production; collaborated closely with leads and supervisors.
Animation Department Head at Taoshen Animation
October 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
Led the animation department; reviewed team work and ensured delivery quality and consistency. Supported production planning and team development.
Academic Director at Cgmentor
December 1, 2014 - October 31, 2016
Managed curriculum and mentorship for animation training; coached students toward production-ready results.
Animation Team Leader at Base FX
December 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Led animation production and reviewed team members’ shots to maintain quality and meet deadlines.
Senior 3D Animator at Fantawild Film
October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2011
Animation production for CG film/series; delivered character animation shots as part of the core team.

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