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Hi, I'm Amy Xu, a passionate visual development and character design artist based in Pasadena, CA. I enjoy helping students develop their skills as a teaching assistant and collaborating closely with directors and teams to bring creative projects to life through prop design and background painting for films. My interest lies in creating compelling visual stories that capture the viewer's imagination. With experience working in both educational settings and professional studios, including an internship in China, I’m always eager to refine my skills and learn new techniques. I'm proficient in various digital art tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to dynamic projects and help others succeed.…Hi, I'm Amy Xu, a passionate visual development and character design artist based in Pasadena, CA. I enjoy helping students develop their skills as a teaching assistant and collaborating closely with directors and teams to bring creative projects to life through prop design and background painting for films. My interest lies in creating compelling visual stories that capture the viewer's imagination. With experience working in both educational settings and professional studios, including an internship in China, I’m always eager to refine my skills and learn new techniques. I'm proficient in various digital art tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to dynamic projects and help others succeed.

Amy Xu

Background Designer, Character Designer, Illustrator

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Hi, I'm Amy Xu, a passionate visual development and character design artist based in Pasadena, CA. I enjoy helping students develop their skills as a teaching assistant and collaborating closely with directors and teams to bring creative projects to life through prop design and background painting for films. My interest lies in creating compelling visual stories that capture the viewer's imagination. With experience working in both educational settings and professional studios, including an internship in China, I’m always eager to refine my skills and learn new techniques. I'm proficient in various digital art tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to dynamic projects and help others succeed.…Hi, I'm Amy Xu, a passionate visual development and character design artist based in Pasadena, CA. I enjoy helping students develop their skills as a teaching assistant and collaborating closely with directors and teams to bring creative projects to life through prop design and background painting for films. My interest lies in creating compelling visual stories that capture the viewer's imagination. With experience working in both educational settings and professional studios, including an internship in China, I’m always eager to refine my skills and learn new techniques. I'm proficient in various digital art tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to dynamic projects and help others succeed.

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Hi, I’m Amy Xu, a passionate visual development and character design artist based in Pasadena, CA. I enjoy helping students develop their skills as a teaching assistant and collaborating closely with directors and teams to bring creative projects to life through prop design and background painting for films. My interest lies in creating compelling visual stories that capture the viewer’s imagination.

With experience working in both educational settings and professional studios, including an internship in China, I’m always eager to refine my skills and learn new techniques. I’m proficient in various digital art tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to dynamic projects and help others succeed.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design

January 1, 2025 - Present

Assisted in the class 'Sketching for Entertainment' by organizing assignments, answering questions about due dates and content, and providing critiques and draw-overs on composition, lighting, and color to over 15 students. Supported the 'Action Analysis' class with figure drawing and storyboarding by assigning weekly homework, answering student questions via email, and critiquing sketchbook assignments.

Prop Designer at "Fall of Atlas" Short Film

January 1, 2025 - Present

Designed multiple thumbnails and rendered props in full color using Procreate and Photoshop following the style guide. Collaborated closely with directors to revise thumbnails and finalize designs in weekly Zoom meetings. Managed the weekly Miro submission board for assignment uploads and feedback collection from the professor and team members.

Background Painter at "Moth Mart" Short Film

December 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025

Met weekly deadlines to digitally paint five backgrounds using Procreate according to the style guide. Communicated weekly with the director and background lead to revise and finalize paintings for film use.

Assistant Illustrator & Designer at Hangzhou Airyart Culture Inc

August 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025

Collaborated with a 12-person design and marketing team to create thumbnails, logos, and over five full-colored illustrations for merchandise printing (journals, tote bags, calendars). Created detailed plant and herbal medicine illustrations for an upcoming Chinese medicine book. Participated in biweekly meetings to discuss thumbnails and finalize designs based on feedback and suggestions.