Hi, I am Daniel — an animation student originally from China, currently based in the Savannah, GA, UNITED STATES. My email is _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I focus on animation and visual storytelling, and I also work with illustration as part of my creative practice. My interests center around character, mood, and narrative design. What sets me apart is my attention to detail and my habit of thinking beyond surface-level visuals. I care deeply about why a scene feels a certain way, not just how it looks. Through animation and illustration, I explore how images can communicate emotion and story. My career goal is to work in the animation industry. I'm especially interested in roles related to animation production, story development, visual design, and illustration, where I can bring ideas to life through both motion and still images.I draw inspiration from animated films, illustration, cinematic storytelling, and everyday observations. I'm particularly inspired by creators who use atmosphere, composition, and subtle character moments to communicate emotion without relying heavily on dialogue.

Daniel Zhang

Hi, I am Daniel — an animation student originally from China, currently based in the Savannah, GA, UNITED STATES. My email is _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I focus on animation and visual storytelling, and I also work with illustration as part of my creative practice. My interests center around character, mood, and narrative design. What sets me apart is my attention to detail and my habit of thinking beyond surface-level visuals. I care deeply about why a scene feels a certain way, not just how it looks. Through animation and illustration, I explore how images can communicate emotion and story. My career goal is to work in the animation industry. I'm especially interested in roles related to animation production, story development, visual design, and illustration, where I can bring ideas to life through both motion and still images.I draw inspiration from animated films, illustration, cinematic storytelling, and everyday observations. I'm particularly inspired by creators who use atmosphere, composition, and subtle character moments to communicate emotion without relying heavily on dialogue.

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Hi, I am Daniel — an animation student originally from China, currently based in the Savannah, GA, UNITED STATES. My email is Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I focus on animation and visual storytelling, and I also work with illustration as part of my creative practice. My interests center around character, mood, and narrative design. What sets me apart is my attention to detail and my habit of thinking beyond surface-level visuals. I care deeply about why a scene feels a certain way, not just how it looks. Through animation and illustration, I explore how images can communicate emotion and story.

My career goal is to work in the animation industry. I’m especially interested in roles related to animation production, story development, visual design, and illustration, where I can bring ideas to life through both motion and still images.I draw inspiration from animated films, illustration, cinematic storytelling, and everyday observations.

I’m particularly inspired by creators who use atmosphere, composition, and subtle character moments to communicate emotion without relying heavily on dialogue.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

2D Animator / Animation Director at Self-Directed Project (Savannah College of Art and Design) - Toon Boom Harmony
January 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Involved in character design and background production for a student project; served as animation director for several scenes; used Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Photoshop in production.
Background Artist / Environment Designer at Sandsailers
May 29, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Participated in keys, rough, clean up and background; drew environment designs
Background Artist / Environment Designer at Blood and Bamboo
May 29, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Participated in the keys, rough, clean up and background
Background Artist / Coloring at Wallabeast
May 29, 2024 - May 29, 2024
Cleaning and coloring shots
Videography and Photography at D&S Videography and Photography
February 28, 2026 - Present
Provided videography and photography services with emphasis on comic-book or digital animation styles (2D or motion graphics). Created character designs based on historical references, storyboards and frame sequencing; executed color grading, lighting, and visual effects. Proficient in Photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio, After Effects, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite; supported project management, client communication, and deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Art and Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Art and Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet