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Zixin Yang

Zixin Yang

New York,New York

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

3D Animator and Modeler

Aquest
New York, New York
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated remotely on RTS game production for Aquest as a freelancer.
  • Created low-poly 3D models in Unreal Engine to enhance visual aesthetics.
  • Designed character movement animations to increase gameplay engagement.

AV Lab Assitant

SVA MFACA
New York, USA
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Ensured accuracy through maintenance and calibration of equipment in Photography Studio, Audio Visual Lab, and Edit suites at MFACA department.
  • Managed event coverage by editing and distributing videos and photos efficiently.

3D Animator

Beijing Light Chaser Animation Ltd
Beijing, China
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Designed control sets to optimize prop rigging and enhance character movement and expressions.
  • Collaborated with story team to ensure continuity and visual clarity in sequences.
  • Aligned animations with artistic vision through close cooperation with directors.
  • Utilized industry-standard software to produce high-quality animated sequences.

Animation/ Story Co-Instructor

ACG International Art Education Master Class
Beijing, China
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Instructed high school students on animation fundamentals, storyboards, history, and principles.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student projects to improve skills.
  • Collaborated to translate scripts into detailed storyboards, highlighting camera angles and character actions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation, Film Study

Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL
05-2022

Master of Fine Arts - Computer Arts

School of Visual Arts
New York
05-2025

Skills

  • Nuke and Houdini
  • Maya and Unreal
  • Zbrush/ Substance Painter
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Pro Tools
  • TV Paint
  • Marvelous Designer
  • Blender

Accomplishments

  • Lingering Summer Day(2025) SVA Premiere Best of 2025, Award Winning
  • SVA Alumni Scholarship Award $1000
  • 2024 WIA Woman in Animation Scholarship.
  • The Virus (2022） Selected for Canal de Panama International Film Festival Selected for Canal Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival LA Film Awards Semi Finalist - Indie Short Fest | Feel the Reel - LA Independent Women Film Award

Timeline

3D Animator and Modeler

Aquest
09.2024 - Current

AV Lab Assitant

SVA MFACA
12.2023 - 05.2025

3D Animator

Beijing Light Chaser Animation Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2023

Animation/ Story Co-Instructor

ACG International Art Education Master Class
05.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation, Film Study

Ringling College of Art And Design

Master of Fine Arts - Computer Arts

School of Visual Arts

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