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Elise Huo

Elise Huo

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Focused and detail-oriented professional with a background in visual effects, seeking to apply technical precision, efficient workflow management, and strong interpersonal communication in a client-facing role. Adept at working in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments, with a proven ability to manage complex systems and collaborate effectively across teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Character FX Artist

Bardel Entertainment
10.2024 - Current
  • - Simulated cloth, hair, and creature movement using Houdini and Maya in high-stakes animation production pipelines
  • - Managed tasks independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and production teams
  • - Delivered high-accuracy technical work on time, balancing creative expectations with procedural standards
  • - Developed problem-solving skills under pressure while keeping client and team goals in focus

Character FX Artist

Cinesite
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • - Contributed to major animated features (e.g. TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Animal Farm, The Smurfs)
  • - Created and maintained procedural simulation rigs using Houdini and VEX, optimizing performance and troubleshooting issues collaboratively
  • - Maintained consistent communication across teams and documented complex setups to ensure cross-departmental clarity
  • - Honed a patient, solutions-oriented communication style while addressing fast-changing production needs

Creature FX Artist (Tech Anim)

Technicolor Creative Studios
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • - Supported technical animation workflows during apprenticeship, learning structured processes and adapting quickly to new tools
  • - Received hands-on experience working in production pipelines with a high standard of delivery and accuracy

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Scriptwriting And Directing

Central Academy of Drama
Beijing
07-2020

Skills

  • - Strong Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • - Clear, Client-Focused Communication
  • - Workflow & Data Management
  • - Time-Sensitive Decision-Making
  • - Team Collaboration & Feedback Integration
  • - Bilingual: English, Mandarin, French Proficient
  • - Fast Learner with Adaptable Technical Mindset
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation

Languages

- English (Fluent)
- Mandarin (Native)
- French (Proficient)

Timeline

Character FX Artist

Bardel Entertainment
10.2024 - Current

Character FX Artist

Cinesite
11.2022 - 10.2024

Creature FX Artist (Tech Anim)

Technicolor Creative Studios
04.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Scriptwriting And Directing

Central Academy of Drama
Elise Huo