XINYUE ZHANG
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Creative Game Artist with 4 years of comprehensive experience designing video games both independently and as part of team. Imaginative and original professional polished in conducting thorough usability tests, designing visual elements and media and creating simple animations. Proficient in both digital 2D and 3D paired with enough knowledge in game scripting and level design.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Live2D Animator
Nekotama Anime
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced animation quality by utilizing Live2D software tools and techniques for various projects.
- Utilized Live2D expertise in collaboration with a game development company.
Concept Artist Intern
17 Education & Technology
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Enhanced visual storytelling by developing unique and dynamic character concepts.
- Create original paintings for intellectual property (IP) related to the game's theme.
- Design emoticons and other peripheral products based on the game's IP.
- Assisted art directors in defining and maintaining the overall artistic vision of projects.
Art Director Intern
Beijing Guojian Huikang Network Technology Co., Ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Elevated company presence at industry events with eye-catching booth designs and promotional materials.
- Art Director and Producer on 3D Science Popularization Animation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve cohesive brand messaging and visual identity.
- Evaluated creative concepts to ensure alignment with project objectives and target audience needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Chicago Academy For The Arts
Chicago, IL05.2019
Skills
- Expert in Live2D
- Games Development
- Game Prototypes
- Performance Optimization
- Color Theory
- Illustration
- Environment Design
- Digital Sculpting
- Art Direction
- Character Design
- Asset Creation
- Texture Mapping
- Lighting and Shading
- Unreal Engine
- Expert in Maya
- Expert in Substance Painter
- Proficient in Zbrush
- Proficient in Marmoset
- Animation Pipeline Understanding
- Animation
- Storytelling
- Self-Directed
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Logistics coordination
C O N T A C T
kzhang1@c.ringling.edu, +1-941-278-9966, 8119 Villa Grande Ct, Sarasota, FL, 34243
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Live2D Animator
Nekotama Anime
01.2022 - Current
Concept Artist Intern
17 Education & Technology
01.2021 - 05.2021
Art Director Intern
Beijing Guojian Huikang Network Technology Co., Ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art
Ringling College of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
Chicago Academy For The Arts
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