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Ying ZHang

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

As an animator, I have extensive experience in visual development. I enjoy taking on various challenges in animation design, whether it's character or environment creation. I find joy in the process of bringing them to life. When characters come alive through my hands, it makes my life extraordinary.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

AAT Project - The Bugsby Hotel

2D Animator
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Animation Production: Create animations using professional software (Maya, Photoshop, After Effects) based on storyboards and scripts to achieve the client's creative and visual requirements.
  • Client Communication: Conduct weekly project progress reports with clients to ensure their feedback and requirements are addressed and implemented in a timely manner.
  • Creative Development: Collaborate with the creative team to propose innovative visual and animation solutions to enhance the quality and uniqueness of the project.
  • Project Management: Coordinate and follow up on various stages of the project to ensure animations are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
  • Quality Control: Review and revise animations to ensure the final output meets client expectations and industry standards.

Witness to Mass Incarceration

Visual Department
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborative Design Projects: Worked with Witness to Mass Incarceration to create promotional posters aimed at assisting LGBTQ+ individuals in reintegrating into society after incarceration. Contributed to the development of creative strategies during team meetings.
  • Awareness and Advocacy: Participated in weekly team meetings where memoirs of LGBTQ+ individuals’ experiences in prison were shared to increase awareness and sensitivity. Assisted in designing promotional content that was later shared on social media to advocate for this community.

Children's Story Time

Illustration
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Illustration Design: Created illustrations for children's storybooks with a focus on science fiction themes. Designed artwork based on client-provided reference images and storylines.
  • Client Collaboration: Engaged in weekly communications with clients to review desired visual effects and story developments, ensuring that the illustrations aligned with their vision and narrative.

Education

Master of Arts - Animation And Special Effects

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
05.2025

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premier
  • Adobe AfterEffect
  • Adobe Animate
  • Maya
  • Cinema 4D
  • Rhino
  • Zbrush

Timeline

Children's Story Time

Illustration
11.2023 - 02.2024

Witness to Mass Incarceration

Visual Department
07.2023 - 09.2023

AAT Project - The Bugsby Hotel

2D Animator
02.2023 - 06.2023

Master of Arts - Animation And Special Effects

Pratt Institute
Ying ZHang