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Hi, I'm Zena Zhang, a character designer and concept artist specializing in stylized, narrative-driven visual development. Based in Pasadena, California, I bring stories to life through bold silhouettes, expressive characters, and cohesive visual systems. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating story beats into character turnarounds, environmental designs, and world-building frameworks. I love shaping mood and pacing through color, lighting, and composition, and I always aim for clear, production-ready art that supports animation and storytelling. This is my personal website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi, I'm Zena Zhang, a character designer and concept artist specializing in stylized, narrative-driven visual development. Based in Pasadena, California, I bring stories to life through bold silhouettes, expressive characters, and cohesive visual systems. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating story beats into character turnarounds, environmental designs, and world-building frameworks. I love shaping mood and pacing through color, lighting, and composition, and I always aim for clear, production-ready art that supports animation and storytelling. This is my personal website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Zena Zhang

Character Designer, Concept Artist, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I'm Zena Zhang, a character designer and concept artist specializing in stylized, narrative-driven visual development. Based in Pasadena, California, I bring stories to life through bold silhouettes, expressive characters, and cohesive visual systems. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating story beats into character turnarounds, environmental designs, and world-building frameworks. I love shaping mood and pacing through color, lighting, and composition, and I always aim for clear, production-ready art that supports animation and storytelling. This is my personal website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi, I'm Zena Zhang, a character designer and concept artist specializing in stylized, narrative-driven visual development. Based in Pasadena, California, I bring stories to life through bold silhouettes, expressive characters, and cohesive visual systems. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating story beats into character turnarounds, environmental designs, and world-building frameworks. I love shaping mood and pacing through color, lighting, and composition, and I always aim for clear, production-ready art that supports animation and storytelling. This is my personal website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Zena Zhang, a character designer and concept artist specializing in stylized, narrative-driven visual development. Based in Pasadena, California, I bring stories to life through bold silhouettes, expressive characters, and cohesive visual systems.
I thrive in collaborative settings, translating story beats into character turnarounds, environmental designs, and world-building frameworks. I love shaping mood and pacing through color, lighting, and composition, and I always aim for clear, production-ready art that supports animation and storytelling. This is my personal website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Character Design

Illustration

Animation

Experience Level

Character Design

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Animation

Expert

Work Experience

Concept Artist / Background Designer at Dating Woof (Animated Short Film)

September 7, 2024 - December 14, 2024

Created background line art designs based on storyboards and narrative needs; Painted and color-designed environments to support mood, pacing, and storytelling; Cleaned and organized layered files to meet animation production standards; Collaborated closely with the team to ensure visual consistency across scenes.

Freelance Character Designer & Concept Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed original characters and visual concepts for personal and collaborative projects; Developed character turnarounds, mood illustrations, and exploratory concept art; Translated written lore and abstract ideas into production-ready designs.

Independent Worldbuilding & Visual Development Projects at Self-Directed Projects

January 1, 2022 - Present

Created original fantasy and sci-fi worlds with clear visual direction; Designed characters, creatures, and environments as cohesive visual systems; Focused on readability, consistency, and iterative design development.