Yami Ren

I'm Illustrator and Character Designer with 6+ years of experience in commercial illustration, character design, and visual development. Experienced in creating artwork from concept to final production for game projects, merchandise, and commissioned work. Skilled at collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling visual solutions, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, composition, and color design.

Character Design Intern at NetEase Games (2025-06 – 2025-09)

• Developed character concepts through multiple design iterations, ensuring each design aligned with the project's visual identity and production requirements.
• Contributed character designs for three unannounced game projects across racing, RPG, and romance genres, adapting to distinct visual styles and artistic directions.
• Produced production-ready character design packages, including character turnarounds, pose sheets, and presentation layouts.
• Collaborated with artists and designers to refine concepts based on creative feedback while maintaining consistency with each project's art direction.

Art Instructor at Art Education studio (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Instructed students in acrylic painting, oil painting, colored pencil, and foundational drawing techniques.
• Guided students in developing artistic skills, creativity, and visual observation through structured lessons and personalized feedback.

Freelance Artist at Freelance Artist (2019-01 – Present)

• Developed illustrations from concept to final artwork, including composition, character design, color exploration, and final rendering.
• Created commissioned illustrations for individual and commercial clients across a variety of styles and subjects.
• Designed artwork for merchandise and cultural creative products for both digital and print media.

Founder & Organizer at Illustration Community (2019-02 – 2022-04)

• Founded an illustration community and organized regular drawing events and creative activities.
• Led the production and publication of a collaborative illustration book named 'Illusion' in 2020, coordinating contributors and project execution.
• Managed online sales and participated in local art fairs and conventions to promote and sell the publication.

Master of Arts in Animation – Savannah College of Art and Design (2024-09 – 2026-06)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration – Ringling College of Art and Design (2019-08 – 2024-06)