I'm Yi-Xin Sun, a Melbourne-based animator and designer specializing in 2D animation and visual storytelling. I craft motion-based visuals from concept to delivery, collaborating across disciplines to bring ideas to life. I'm actively seeking full-time or part-time roles in visual creative design or animation production, eager to contribute to innovative projects and help brands tell their stories.…

Yi-Xin Sun

I'm Yi-Xin Sun, a Melbourne-based animator and designer specializing in 2D animation and visual storytelling. I craft motion-based visuals from concept to delivery, collaborating across disciplines to bring ideas to life. I'm actively seeking full-time or part-time roles in visual creative design or animation production, eager to contribute to innovative projects and help brands tell their stories.…

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I’m Yi-Xin Sun, a Melbourne-based animator and designer specializing in 2D animation and visual storytelling. I craft motion-based visuals from concept to delivery, collaborating across disciplines to bring ideas to life.
I’m actively seeking full-time or part-time roles in visual creative design or animation production, eager to contribute to innovative projects and help brands tell their stories.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer & Animator Intern at Psoriasis Australia Inc
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Promotional Material Design: Conducted research and collaborated across disciplines to design the organization’s 2025 promotional booklet and supporting materials; post-launch, these contributed to increased inquiries and fundraising outcomes. Animation Series Development: Assisted in the development of an anti-bullying animation series, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, keyframe creation, and motion production, strengthening brand presence and audience engagement.
Design & Marketing Intern at After I Go Pty Ltd t/a Evaheld
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Marketing Campaign Planning: Supported the marketing team in planning and executing cross-platform campaigns across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other channels, ensuring all visual outputs aligned with brand and communication strategy. Promotional Material Design: Designed social media materials including brochures, infographics, motion graphics, and promotional templates, contributing to a measurable increase in engagement and click-through performance.

Education

Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity at RMIT University
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Bachelor of Visual Communication at University of Technology Sydney
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity at RMIT University
March 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at University of Technology Sydney
February 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023

Qualifications

SWAN Perth International Women in Film Festival – Nominations/Awards
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Pulse of Animation Festival – Nominations/Awards
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Mirada Corta Short Film Festival – Nominations/Awards
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
T-Short Animated Film Festival – Official Selection
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Feminist Border Arts Film Festival – Official Selection
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Neosfest Encuentro Internacional de Experimentación – Official Selection
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Gaming
    paper Victim

    This is a 2D experimental animation is to present the dynamic relationship between the audience, the victim, and the victim’s personality. The plot is about a one-time victim in a horror film, whose personality and body separate after being stared at, entertained, and consumed by the audience, and they remain silent together after attempting to save themselves.

    The purpose is to criticize consumable violence in the media and entertainment industry.

    paper Born

    This 2D experimental animation depicts a planet with reproductive functions, exploring the transformations associated with pregnancy and childbirth. By portraying these changes on both a psychological and physical level, the animation aims to highlight the impact of reproductive trauma and advocate for greater societal awareness and compassionate care.