LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serene-hu-31a4aa181/
EXPERIENCE:
A Pass Educational Group, LLC - Independent Contractor July 2019 – Oct 2020
· Creates illustrations based on client specifications
Metaverse Corporation – Digital Artist Nov 2016 – Dec 2017
· Creates artwork carried in the company’s online store
· Makes graphics used for website and e-mail marketing
S.P.I III INDUSTRIES - Concept Artist Intern Oct 2015 – Feb 2017
Project: Rainy Day
· Designs environments, characters, and props
· Makes sketches, thumbnails, value studies, and paintings
· Prepares 2D artwork for website content and branding
ETA Media Inc. - Independent Contractor Mar 2016 – Mar 2017
Illustration/Art Lead Intern Sept 2015 – Nov 2015
Project: MindSage
· Designs the art style used for the project
· Creates illustrations for educational videos
· Ensures all artwork appears cohesive by creating
style guides and providing feedback for the Illustration teams
style guides and providing feedback for the Illustration teams
Alex Myung - Freelance 2D Animator Aug 2014 – Apr 2015
Project: “Arrival” Animated Short Film
· Colorist
· Inbetweener
School of Visual Arts - Teaching Assistant Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
Class: Animatics and Storyboards
· Teaches students how to use software such as TOKI Line Test
and Adobe After Effects
· Fixes technical difficulties that arise with camera/shooting and Adobe After Effects
equipment and computer programs
EDUCATION:
School of Visual Arts, New York City, NY Sept 2011 – May 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation
Syn Studio, Montreal, QC, Canada Expected Graduation Date: April 2022
Attestation of College Studies (AEC), Concept Art
ACTIVITIES:
Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society Apr 2016 – Present
Title: Volunteer Cleaner and Socializer
via feeding, handling, and play
· Administers medication when necessary, makes notes on
behavior and health
SKILLS:
Photoshop, TVPaint Animation, After Effects, PaintTool SAI, Illustrator, SketchUp, visual development/concept art, illustration, background art, storyboarding, traditional animation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mac/Windows operating systems, bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese)
ACTIVITIES:
Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society Apr 2016 – Present
Title: Volunteer Cleaner and Socializer
· Cleans cages and adoption room
· Helps rescued cats become accustomed to human interaction via feeding, handling, and play
· Administers medication when necessary, makes notes on
behavior and health
SKILLS:
Photoshop, TVPaint Animation, After Effects, PaintTool SAI, Illustrator, SketchUp, visual development/concept art, illustration, background art, storyboarding, traditional animation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mac/Windows operating systems, bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese)