Daniel Ding
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada,British Columbia
Summary
Professional designer with extensive experience in designs and illustration within the animation industry. Collaborated with high-profile clients including Netflix, Nickelodeon, and LEGO. Recognized for adaptability to diverse artistic styles and strong problem-solving capabilities. Proficient in both 2D and 3D software, delivering high-quality visual content.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Mainframe Studios
Vancouver, Canada
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed matte paintings in Photoshop and sculpted character design proxies in Blender for 3D development projects.
Designer
Mainframe Studios
Vancouver, Canada
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Designer on 3D Netflix show. Designed (B/W and color) props, sets/environments, and fx. Used both Photoshop and Blender.
- Provide B/W and Color Designs, orthographics, 3D proxies(via Blender) and surfacing pages for sets and props.
Art Instructor (part-time)
Green Apple Art Center
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2025 - Current
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance for students. Worked with various subject matter and art mediums
Character Designer
Sights and Sounds Comics
Colorado, US
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Work on mascot character designs for an upcoming comic store.
Artist
Blue Box Film
Vancouver, Canada
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Made some digital paintings for a live action film (Blue Box).
Designer
Mainframe Studios
Vancouver, Canada
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Designer on 3D Netflix show. Designed (B/W and color) props, sets/environments, and fx. Used both Photoshop and Blender.
- Provide B/W and Color Designs, orthographics, 3D proxies(via Blender) and surfacing pages for sets and props.
Designer
Wildbrain Studios
Vancouver, Canada
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Designer on LEGO DREAMZzz 3. Designed (B/W and color) props, provide orthographic turnarounds for vehicles and production sheets and resurfacing for set/environments.
- Formerly DHX Media
Art Instructor
Green Apple Art Center
Vancouver, Canada
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance for students. Worked with various subject matter and art mediums.
Designer
Mainframe Studios
Vancouver, Canada
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Designer on 3D Netflix show Unicorn Academy.
- Designed(B/W and Color) and provided orthographic turns and surfacing pages for props and set elements with Photoshop.
- Occasionally used some blender to view 3D proxies and take screenshots.
Character Designer & Background Designer
Deadline short film
Vancouver, Canada
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Deadline is a short film with Harmony hand-drawn 2D animated sequences.
- Designed Characters and Backgrounds using Adobe Photoshop.
Junior Designer
Mainframe Studios
Vancouver, Canada
04.2021 - 01.2022
- 3D Netflix show Unicorn Academy.
- Designed(B/W and Color) and provided orthographic turns and surfacing pages for props and set elements with Photoshop.
Background Designer
Crux short film
Vancouver, Canada
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Crux is an award-winning documentary short film about a recovering addict who uses rock climbing to work through his ongoing struggle with mental health, with 2D animated sequences.
Junior Designer
Mainframe Studios
Vancouver, Canada
05.2019 - 05.2020
- 3D Nickelodeon production (unreleased show)
- Designed(B/W and Color) and provided orthographic turns and surfacing pages for props and set elements with Photoshop.
Education
CGMA 3d for 2d artists with Sergio Castaneda -
Online Course
06-2024
CGMA Storyboarding For Animation -
Online Course
06-2023
2D Animation And Visual Development Diploma -
Capilano University
Vancouver, BC04-2019
Skills
- Digital drawing and painting
- Prop/Environment designs
- 3D Modeling
- Surfacing designs
- Orthographic turnarounds
- Adobe Photoshop
- Clip Studio Paint
- Character Design
- Kitbashing
- Blender 3D
- Animating in Toon Boom Harmony/TV Paint/Flash
- Storyboarding in Toon Boom Storyboard
- Life drawing
- Matte Painting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Designer
Mainframe Studios
11.2025 - 12.2025
Designer
Mainframe Studios
09.2025 - 09.2025
Art Instructor (part-time)
Green Apple Art Center
09.2025 - Current
Character Designer
Sights and Sounds Comics
09.2025 - 10.2025
Artist
Blue Box Film
08.2025 - 08.2025
Designer
Mainframe Studios
04.2024 - 05.2025
Designer
Wildbrain Studios
02.2024 - 04.2024
Art Instructor
Green Apple Art Center
08.2023 - 02.2024
Character Designer & Background Designer
Deadline short film
03.2022 - 05.2022
Designer
Mainframe Studios
01.2022 - 08.2022
Junior Designer
Mainframe Studios
04.2021 - 01.2022
Background Designer
Crux short film
09.2020 - 12.2020
Junior Designer
Mainframe Studios
05.2019 - 05.2020
CGMA 3d for 2d artists with Sergio Castaneda -
Online Course
CGMA Storyboarding For Animation -
Online Course
2D Animation And Visual Development Diploma -
Capilano University