Jingwen Xu
Oakville,ON
Summary
An innovative story artist specializing in visual storytelling and character development, with a strong proficiency in 2D illustration and animation. Proficient in capturing nuanced character emotions and movements, contributing to engaging narratives. Adaptable, always eager to learn new skills. Passionate about working and collaborating with other talented artists and can adapt to a variety of art styles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Storyboard Lead & Assistant Manager
- "The Last Hand"2D Short Film
Sheridan College
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in making plans and organizing missions weekly.
- Help collect opinions, and provide reasonable suggestions to the production manager.
- Assist the storyboard lead in assigning storyboard missions.
- The original designer of the main character.
- Ensured smooth storyboard integration.
- Identified plot logic gaps and proposed practical solutions.
Animator
- Anijam 2024
Class Of Sheridan 2026
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Played a role in producing a collaborative music video.
- Collaboration of 50 artists, each completely animating a section of a song.
- Create experimental animations within constraints and themes.
Storyboard Artist & Character Designer
- Dead Farmers
24 Hour Animation Contest
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided input on how certain scenes could be drawn visually.
- Focused on conveying ideas quickly while also providing enough detail for effective storytelling.
- Brainstormed ideas for various types of animation techniques that could be used in a very short film.
- Generated multiple character concept ideas for reference.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Animation - 2022-2026
Sheridan College
Oakville,ON, CanadaSkills
- Passion for Character Design and Storytelling
- Versatility
- Self-Directed
- Organization
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Research
- Decision-making
SOFTWARE
- Procreate
- Photoshop
- Toonboom Harmony
- Toonboom Storyboard Pro
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Maya
- ZBrush
Timeline
Assistant Storyboard Lead & Assistant Manager
- "The Last Hand"2D Short Film
09.2024 - Current
Animator
- Anijam 2024
06.2024 - 08.2024
Storyboard Artist & Character Designer
- Dead Farmers
10.2022 - 10.2022
Honours Bachelor of Animation - 2022-2026
Sheridan College
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