Xinran Gu

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer/Animator at SCAD Prox / WABE
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
SCAD Prox WABE podcast series produced for Atlanta's PBS affiliate station. Designed and animated elements for the on-air graphic package.
Motion Designer at Mosaic
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Edited and packaged short-form news videos for TikTok, optimizing visual pacing, typography, and motion for audience engagement. Developed a visual concept and motion-driven storytelling for a perfume-themed project; contributed to 3D production and visual refinement to support the final presentation.
Motion Designer & Editor at Mosaic
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed 15+ promotional videos with dynamic graphics to attract players and enhance game visibility. Edited promotional videos for mobile games, boosting downloads and increasing active player engagement. Created animated frames and stylized typography; produced lower-thirds and on-screen graphics to support interviews and news storytelling.
Creative Director / Motion Designer at Mosaic
June 3, 2020 - August 2, 2024
Directed concept and motion graphics projects; designed animated lower thirds and on-screen graphics; supported on-air storytelling and UX prototyping for a perfume-themed project; contributed to 3D production and visual refinement.
Motion Designer & Editor at Freelance / Various
September 2, 2016 - June 2, 2020
Designed and animated promotional videos with dynamic graphics for mobile games; edited promotional videos to boost downloads and engagement; contributed to 3D production and visual refinement to support final presentations. Oversaw story development and motion graphics for a smart planter UX prototype.
Motion Designer & Editor at Electronic Soul Network
September 2, 2016 - June 2, 2020
Designed and edited motion graphics to attract players and enhance game visibility; edited promotional videos for mobile games; created animated sequences and on-screen graphics; guided visual pacing for editorial/ broadcast content.
Motion Designer at NVIDIA AI Jam
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Created motion graphics for the NVIDIA AI Jam 48-hour open challenge; developed and iterated assets, contributed to visual storytelling, and collaborated with team to produce engaging content.

Education

Master of Arts - Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Master of Fine Arts – Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Master of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Master of Arts - Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Art at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Qualifications

Applied Arts Award (Digital Experimental & Innovative Program)
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Gaming