I'm a visual designer and animator with a passion for storytelling and character development. Trained at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I have honed my skills in creating visually compelling scenes and managing production pipelines. My goal is to bring narratives to life through dynamic animations and striking designs.

Yawen Liu

I'm a visual designer and animator with a passion for storytelling and character development. Trained at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I have honed my skills in creating visually compelling scenes and managing production pipelines. My goal is to bring narratives to life through dynamic animations and striking designs.

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I’m a visual designer and animator with a passion for storytelling and character development. Trained at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I have honed my skills in creating visually compelling scenes and managing production pipelines. My goal is to bring narratives to life through dynamic animations and striking designs.

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Work Experience

Animator at Sin City
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Directed and animated an independent short film under tight production deadlines. Designed dynamic combat animation sequences emphasizing motion clarity and visual impact. Managed the full animation pipeline from concept to final delivery.
Online Prophecy Animator, Prop Designer at Independent Short Film
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Designed production-ready prop assets that improved scene staging and visual clarity. Collaborated with the team to enhance usability and overall cinematic quality of the animation.
Character Designer, BG Artist at Grandma's Ghost
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed stylized characters and environmental backgrounds supporting narrative clarity and staging. Applied warm vs. cool color contrast strategies to resolve conflicts and improve scene readability.
Animator at MASK
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Developed the core narrative concept exploring identities and personas. Created storyboards and performance-driven animation to guide pacing and emotional tone.
Animator, Prop Designer at Online Prophecy
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Designed production-ready prop assets that improved scene staging and visual clarity. Collaborated to enhance visual storytelling and engage audiences effectively.
Prop Designer at Online Prophecy
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Designed production-ready prop assets that improved scene staging and visual clarity. Collaborated to enhance usability, readability, and motion clarity.

Education

3D Animation | MA at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2024 - April 15, 2026
2D Animation | BFA at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
3D Animation | MA at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2024 - April 24, 2026
2D Animation | BFA at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
3D Animation | MA at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2024 - May 3, 2026
2D Animation | BFA at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment