Yalin Shi

Illustrator

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
After working as a graphic designer in China, I started my M.F.A. at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. I am a passionate artist looking for a company that will inspire me and where I can offer my skills and experience to the entertainment industry.

Work Experience

Shanghai YiqiZuoye Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Lead Illustrator

July 2018 - June 2020 Beijing, China

First Leap

Lead Illustrator

April 2017 - April 2018 Beijing, China

Self-Employed

Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist

· Produced concept art for mobile game, such as characters and environments and props.
· Custom illustration and wedding caricature.
May 2016 - June 2016 California, United States

Academy Of Art University

Concept Artist

· Produced concept art for mobile game, “OLIVIA”, such as characters and environments.
· Developed game art such as game board and props.
July 2014 - May 2016 San Francisco, California, United States

Jing Du Hong Ji Trade Center

Freelance Graphic Designer

· Developed marketing art, such as business cards, posters and pamphlets.
· Designed booths for the company during trade exhibitions.
July 2010 - May 2012 China

Art Teacher

· Taught kids basic drawing skills to help develop their imagination and creativity.
July 2010 - February 2012 Beijing, China

Great Gate

Graphic Designer Internship

· Assisted with the art director with poster design for the Race of Champions held at Beijing National Stadium.
· Worked with a large team to design stickers displayed on the race cars.
· Participated in the setting up of the award stadium, including background display and graphic design.
October 2009 - December 2009 China

Education

Academy Of Art University (AAU)

Master of Visual Development

September 2012 - May 2016 San Francisco, California, United States

Beijing Information Science

Bachelor of Industrial Design

September 2006 - July 2010 Beijing, China

Languages

English (Fluent),
Chinese (Native),

Awards

Academy Of Art University

Spring show in Concept Art of Game Development Department

2016

111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

Painting exposed at" Art/Music in a Different Light" art show

2016

Red Star Design Award

2010

Outstanding University Graduation Design

2010

Skills

Concept Art, Digital Art, Game Art, Illustration, Photoshop,

Volunteer for SideFX Software at GDC 2016

Educating attendees on what company offer at the booth in the way of presentations and demos, and directing them to the areas that would be the best fit for them. Also distribute t-shirts, printed materials, and scan attendee badges with iPads to retrieve contact data.