Deqing Zha

Concept Artist & Storyboard Artist

New York, NY, USA
- "Quality linework since April 12th, 1996"
- American Vision Award, National Art & Writing Scholastic Award.
- Derrick is a NY based illustrator with one of the best line skill package in the industry. He is able to fast and accurately capture any figures/movement, very proficient with perspectives and 3D space.
- Available type of work: concept art, storyboarding, character/creature design, keyframe design. Ability to work under pressure and independently, produce as an individual or as a part of team.
- Biggest inspirations: God of war series (game), Akira Toriyama (DBZ), DCcomics Blackest night series

Work Experience

Light Chaser Animation Studios

Storyboard Artist & Concept Artist

· Storyboard development. (work examples only available for interview)
· Keyframe design.
· Character design.
· Environment design.
· Outsourcing.
Worked in both storyboard and art/design department. The storyboard group workload was very intense, we finished up our first whole storyboard package for the two hour film in one month so pressure is something that drives me.
We have meetings on a daily basis to discuss our projects and I was able to quickly adapt into the high standard workflow, I had a great time working with colleagues from all over the industry it's surely a remarkable journey.
May 2019 - Beijing, China

Rayli Magazine

Assistant Art Director

· Layout design.
· Illustrations. (selected for final print)
· Photo correction.
· Assisting photoshoots.
· Modeling.
First professional working experience, with my skill set I was giving the most amount of work compared to all other interns and I'm glad I took the challenge. Mostly I worked on magazine layout designs, illustrations and photo corrections.
I was able to understand the design outcome goal, learn about the industry quickly.
May 2018 - August 2018 China

Education

Pratt Institute

Bachelor of communication design - illustration

It took a lot out from me when I decided to jump out from Pratt's most popular major to illustration, but I think I have to really love what I'm doing in order to maximize my output, everything has been great since then and I'm learning every single day.
August 2017 - New York, United States

Pratt Institute

Bachelor of Interior design

August 2015 - May 2017 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Languages

Chinese (Native),
English (Native),

Awards

Skills

3d, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign CC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro , After Effects, Animatic, Animation, Autocad, Blender, Characterdesign, Concept Art, Digital Art, Drawing, Editing, Graphic Design, Keyframe, Keyframedesign, Microsoft Office, Procreate, Procreate, Sketchup, Social Media, Storyboarding, ZBrush,