Jiadi Yan/Willitao
Animator | Illustrator | Designer
INTRO
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Jiadi Yan is a multidisciplinary Chinese artist who holds a BFA in illustration with a minor in fashion communication from Parsons School of Design and a computer art MFA degree from the School of Visual Arts.
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With eight years of profound experience in animation principles, he excels in diverse interdisciplinary practices. Jiadi is skilled in using tools such as Adobe Animate, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Protools, Aseprite, Unity and Spine. Throughout his academic journey, he engaged in various fields through freelancing, internships, and part-time work, showcasing strong learning, creative, and teamwork abilities.
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Jiadi Yan is a storyteller passionate about life, transforming it into literature and art. He integrates this enthusiasm into his creations, continually elevating his artistic proficiency through practice and research.
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EDUCATION
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2017.08~2021.05 - Parsons the New School, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
2021.08~2023.05 - School of Visual Arts, Master of Fine Arts in Computer Art
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2023.08.06 ~ Present Catopia - Animator
2022.09.07 ~2023.01.17 Pink Stone Incubator - Animator
2022.04.27 ~ 2022.08.16 Candy Kitty - Animator
2021.10.31 ~ 2021.11.15 Guangzhou Shell Technology Co. LTD - Freelance Illustrator
2020.09.30 ~ 2020.11.02 QuanQing Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd - Animator & Storyboard Artist
2019.04.01 ~ 2020.04.20 TNS Chinese Student Association - Promotion Department Member
2019.06.05 ~ 2019.07.29 WilliamsLeaTag - Graphic Motion Intern
2018.06.11 ~ 2018.08.01 Ellemen Hearst.Inc - Part-time Illustrator
EXHIBITION
2023 "Change of He" - Chelsea, USA, New York
2017 "Engulfed" - Moganshan Road, China, Shanghai
I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
If you have any inquiries or want to say hi, please see in the following contact information.
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email: jyan8@sva.edu
wechat: w_ill_itao
US cell: +1 6315650260
CN cell: +86 18616125729