Chiang Yao

Relocating to the USA in May 2025.

I am an experienced 3D artist, director, and team leader with over 10 years of professional experience. I excel at delivering innovative projects in collaborative team environments and consistently create diverse visual content with creativity and a self-motivated approach. My animated shorts have earned more than ten international awards and have been showcased at over 70 film festivals worldwide.

CG Lead

Panda Graphics ( 100studio Taipei ), Taipei, Taiwan

Aug. 2022 – Mar. 2025

● Supervised a production team in creating 3D layouts and animations for Japanese animated series and games.

● Assisted with compositing, 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering.

Founder / Self-employed / Director

Cyder Studio, Taipei, Taiwan

Oct. 2015 – Mar. 2025

● Developed, directed, and produced multiple animated short films and series, including the award-winning shorts St(r)ay and Impurrfection.

Director

Moonshine Animation, Taipei, Taiwan

Jul. 2019 – Apr. 2022

● Developed and directed varied CG commercials, game cutscenes, product videos, and virtual productions.

● Created layouts for various animated commercials and series.

3D Artist

Mirax Technology Corp., Taipei, Taiwan

Jul. 2018 – Jan. 2019

● Worked on 3D contents for animated series and games.

Freelance Compositor (Remote)

Reno Studios & an independent contractor, Taipei, Taiwan

Aug. 2017 – Oct. 2018

● Worked on compositing for several movies and short films.

Adv. Designer

Garmin Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan

Aug. 2013 – Sep. 2015

● Created compelling product videos, being responsible for directing, filming, editing, compositing, and 3D content development.

Freelance 3D Artist

Happy Machine, TJ Maher Enterprises LLC., & an independent contractor, NY

Sep. 2012 – Mar. 2014

● Worked on design, 3D texturing and modeling for advertisement, animated short, and product previsualizations.

School of Visual Arts

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Computer Art

2010 - 2012