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Yayi Ding

Bellevue,WA

Summary

Creative and versatile Concept Artist & CG Generalist with over a decade of experience in the animation and game industry. Proven track record of delivering high-quality concept design, 2D&3D environment for top-tier studios such as Marvel Games, DreamWorks, and Tencent. Adept at leading teams and managing complex projects while maintaining a strong focus on artistic integrity and production efficiency. Passionate about assisting directors and production designer achieve their unique visions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Concept Artist & 2D&3D Environment Artist

Self Employed
Bellevue, WA
11.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Clients: Marvel Games, Riot Games, NetEase, Tencent, Bilibili, Netmarble, and others
  • Delivered high-quality concept art and background environment for leading game and film studios
  • Specialized in creating visually compelling environments that enhance storytelling
  • Clients: Marvel Games, Riot Games, NetEase, Tencent, Bilibili, Netmarble, and others

Senior Visual Development Artist & Environment Lead

Base FX Animation
Xiamen, China
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Key projects: Wish Dragon 2 and Lord Of The West
  • Led the environment & matte painting team for style exploration and final production, ensuring visual consistency and high standards.
  • Visual development for feature animations, driving creative direction

Concept Art & Environment Supervisor

Original Force
Nanjing, China
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed a team of over 20 artists, guiding them through concept design and environment processes.
  • Worked on high-profile projects for DreamWorks, Riot Games, Naughty Dog, Blizzard, Tencent, and NetEase.
  • Implemented new techniques, tools, and pipelines to optimize production efficiency

Concept Designer & Matte Painting Artist

Base FX Animation
Xiamen, China
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Contributed to the first original feature animation Wish Dragon
  • Played a pivotal role in film style exploration, and early-stage conceptual design
  • Pioneered matte painting techniques, setting a benchmark for the team

Matte Painter

Oriental DreamWorks
Shanghai, China
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Worked on Kung Fu Panda 3 and Abominable.
  • Created visually stunning matte paintings that seamlessly integrated into animated sequences.

Concept Artist

VJ Animation Studio
Shanghai, China
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Designed characters, environments, and props for animation movies such as Goola City, Trop Up, and J-TEAM
  • Collaborated closely with production teams, honing skills in meeting client specifications and deadlines

Freelance Concept Artist

Flyboy Studio
Dundee, UK
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Conceptualized and designed the project House with Teeth, contributing to its selection as a runner-up candidate

Education

MSc - Animation & Visualization

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee
UK
01.2013

BA - Digital Art

Jiangxi Normal University
China
01.2012

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Blender
  • Maya
  • Nuke
  • After Effect
  • Art Direction

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work for all U.S. employers.

Languages

English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Freelance Concept Artist & 2D&3D Environment Artist

Self Employed
11.2023 - Current

Senior Visual Development Artist & Environment Lead

Base FX Animation
01.2021 - 01.2023

Concept Art & Environment Supervisor

Original Force
01.2018 - 01.2021

Concept Designer & Matte Painting Artist

Base FX Animation
01.2017 - 01.2018

Matte Painter

Oriental DreamWorks
01.2014 - 01.2017

Concept Artist

VJ Animation Studio
01.2014 - 12.2014

Freelance Concept Artist

Flyboy Studio
01.2012 - 01.2014

MSc - Animation & Visualization

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee

BA - Digital Art

Jiangxi Normal University

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