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I'm April (Sichen) Deng, a 3D Animator currently pursuing an Animation degree at ArtCenter College of Design. I specialize in CG, modeling, lighting, and concept design, and I love crafting story-driven animation that resonates with audiences. I'm eager to grow as an artist and contribute to professional production teams. I focus on creating engaging animations with a strong narrative through collaboration and hands-on experimentation, and I'm motivated to push my skills in both campus projects and industry work.…I'm April (Sichen) Deng, a 3D Animator currently pursuing an Animation degree at ArtCenter College of Design. I specialize in CG, modeling, lighting, and concept design, and I love crafting story-driven animation that resonates with audiences. I'm eager to grow as an artist and contribute to professional production teams. I focus on creating engaging animations with a strong narrative through collaboration and hands-on experimentation, and I'm motivated to push my skills in both campus projects and industry work.

April (Sichen) Deng

Animator, Animation Director, Creative Director, +7

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I'm April (Sichen) Deng, a 3D Animator currently pursuing an Animation degree at ArtCenter College of Design. I specialize in CG, modeling, lighting, and concept design, and I love crafting story-driven animation that resonates with audiences. I'm eager to grow as an artist and contribute to professional production teams. I focus on creating engaging animations with a strong narrative through collaboration and hands-on experimentation, and I'm motivated to push my skills in both campus projects and industry work.…I'm April (Sichen) Deng, a 3D Animator currently pursuing an Animation degree at ArtCenter College of Design. I specialize in CG, modeling, lighting, and concept design, and I love crafting story-driven animation that resonates with audiences. I'm eager to grow as an artist and contribute to professional production teams. I focus on creating engaging animations with a strong narrative through collaboration and hands-on experimentation, and I'm motivated to push my skills in both campus projects and industry work.

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I’m April (Sichen) Deng, a 3D Animator currently pursuing an Animation degree at ArtCenter College of Design. I specialize in CG, modeling, lighting, and concept design, and I love crafting story-driven animation that resonates with audiences. I’m eager to grow as an artist and contribute to professional production teams.

I focus on creating engaging animations with a strong narrative through collaboration and hands-on experimentation, and I’m motivated to push my skills in both campus projects and industry work.

Skills

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

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Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Intern at Migu Animation Co., Ltd

August 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025

Worked as a Team Assistant in the Industry Department responsible for client communication, development, and tailoring creative solutions. Collaborated with the Creative Director to design project concepts, presented options, and participated in client meetings. Took notes and summarized key points to aid team collaboration. Contributed to the design of an NBA Charity Court for the company’s Sports Department, completed and opened in September 2024.

Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design

December 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025

Supported the professor with course instruction, answered student questions, and helped solve technical difficulties in classes with large student numbers.

Animation Intern at Migu Animation Co., Ltd

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Supported client communication and project development by coordinating between teams and ensuring project goals aligned with client expectations. Collaborated with the Creative Director to apply divergent thinking, generating and presenting multiple design concepts for new animation projects. Attended and documented client meetings, summarizing discussions into actionable notes that improved team efficiency and project clarity. Contributed to the design and production of an NBA Charity Court for the Sports Department, which was successfully completed and launched in September 2024.

XR Game Developer (Self-Directed Project) at Self-Directed XR Game: AGame.dsc

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Designed and developed an original gun-shooting XR game from scratch for the Apple Vision Pro platform; released on the Apple Vision Store in 2025. Demonstrated strong self-learning ability, technical adaptability, and initiative by completing a solo long-term project outside of coursework.