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Wanyi (Fay) Chen

Wanyi (Fay) Chen

Pasadena,United States

Summary

Hello, I’m Fay — a 3D animation student and visual storyteller at ArtCenter College of Design. I enjoy exploring how emotions move through light, texture, and motion.

To learn more, here is my art website: https://fchen1qaz.wixsite.com/faychen

Thanks for stopping by!

Work History

cg animator and layout artist

Tencent Headquarters
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Create 3D layout and animation for the mobile game Battle of the Golden Spatula (in-game cinematics including character intro animation and showcase idle pose).
  • Construct 3D modeling assets using provided concept art.
  • Design game character's in-game idle animation, walk, and run cycles.
  • Maintain knowledge of character rigs, game animation pipelines, animation integration into fame engines, and the current animation tools.

Teacher Assistant – CG Fundamentals

ArtCenter College of Design
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Supported students in understanding fundamental 3D computer graphics concepts, including modeling, texturing,
    Lighting, and rendering.

3d animator, CC Live Broadcast Division

NetEase, Inc.
  • Utilized Unreal Engine and Maya for creating immersive 3D environments and enhancing character animations
  • Employed LiveLinkFace and After Effects for detailed facial capture and animation, contributing to the creation of 33 videos with a focus on environmental storytelling
  • Collaborated on the design and layout of virtual live broadcast studios, employing Photoshop and AI voice training to enhance environmental realism
  • Developed and illustrated 18 unique characters, emphasizing their interaction with the environment in 'Egge Party'
  • Engaged in collaborative project, focusing on character design within dynamic CG environments

Education

Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Design, Specializing in CG Environment Art

ArtCenter College of Design
09.2025

Skills

  • maya
  • zbrush
  • substance painter
  • procreate/ps

projects

For my independent graduation project, it tells a story of self growth and self-loathing.
I was responsible for every aspect of production — from concept and story development to design, animation, and compositing— except for the rigging. To learn more please visit: https://fchen1qaz.wixsite.com/faychen/take-a-deep-breath

Timeline

Teacher Assistant – CG Fundamentals

ArtCenter College of Design
09.2024 - 12.2025

cg animator and layout artist

Tencent Headquarters
06.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Design, Specializing in CG Environment Art

ArtCenter College of Design

3d animator, CC Live Broadcast Division

NetEase, Inc.
Wanyi (Fay) Chen