Yi Zen Li

Available to hire

3D Character animator Rigger bringing static models to life through expressive animation and robust technical rigging in Blender.

About

3D Character animator | Gameplay animator | Rigger
bringing static models to life through expressive animation and robust technical rigging in Blender.

Expertise:

  • Keyframe character animation with strong body mechanics and timing
  • Custom character rigs from bipeds to complex creatures
  • Game-engine optimized assets for Unity, Unreal Engine, and real-time pipelines
  • Facial rigging and performance animation

I create characters that don’t just move—they perform with personality while maintaining technical reliability across all platforms.

Ready to bring your characters to life?
📩 linktr.ee/yizenli
based in France ( Valence, Lyon )
remote jobs are welcome

  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • ChineseFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail

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Projects · 1

Work experience

Self-taught 3D Animator / Rigger · Patrick Picaut's Animation & Rigging CourseJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Completed Pierrick Picaut's animation and rigging course, mastering animation fundamentals and industry-standard workflows. Key exercises completed: - 12 principles of animation - character animation with props (Akali) - combat animation sequences (Trident sandbag boxing) - walk/ run cycle

Composition / 2D Animator · BRIGHT IDEAS DESIGNDec 2017 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Composition / 2D Animator; supported sewing studio's transition to factory production; contributed to a crowdfunding campaign and established ecommerce presence.

Marketing / graphic designer · Niizo CraftDec 2016 – Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Supported small sewing studio's transition to factory production. Managed crowdfunding campaign (1005% of goal), established e-commerce presence on Shopify and Etsy.

Education

Information & Communication · Yuan Ze University, Taiwan2030 – 2025
French Language Studies · FLE, NANTES, France2011 – 2013

Certifications and awards

Pierick Picaut's Animation & Rigging Course2030 – 2025
French Language Studies (FLENANTES)2030 – 2025

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