Ho Zi-Lynn
Character and Concept Artist
RESUME
Skills
Professional
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An undergraduate from The One Academy of Communication and Design. Has good work ethics, is attentive and hardworking. Able to work both individually or in a group; very open minded to outside feedback and constructive criticism. Self-motivated, realistic, and practical in thinking; able to visualize ideas and expand/contribute to them. Good at copywriting, sufficient skills in editing.
Specializes in cartoon and character design, conceptual environment painting and portrait painting.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Corel Painter
Various traditional media
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
Bahasa Malaysia
Education
2014 - 2016 (ongoing)
Birmingham City University, UK
Degree in Visual Communication (Illustration)
2010 – 2013
The One Academy of Communication and Design, Sunway
Diploma in Illustration and Visual Communication
2005 – 2009
SMK (P) Assunta, Petaling Jaya
Secondary Education (PMR & SPM)
1999 - 2004
SRJK (C) Choong Wen, KL
Primary Education (UPSR)
2010 - present
2010 - present
Experience
Experience
2014
Volunteer Live Drawing Artist for TEDxBirmingham
TED is a global set of conferences run by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, under the slogan "Ideas Worth Spreading".
- Live sketched the speakers at the event
- Helped decorate the walls with art and typography
- Live sketches the guests attending the event
- Live tweeting the art to promote the event
Art Teacher at Da Vinci Creative Kids Center (IKANO and Puchong Jaya)
Da Vinci is a member of The One Group, and the only children's arts & crafts school founded by The One Academy, one of Asia's most respected institutions in creative education.
- Guide kids in creative freedom and expression
- Motivate and encourage exploration in various art mediums
- Inspire kids to pursue art
- Administration work (at IKANO)
2013
Vice President of IL1005-1’s Graduation Exhibition Campaign
The graduation exhibition of each graduating batch of The One Academy is to showcase the works of the students in order to attract potential clients or employers, and to put on a show of our abilities.
- Head of copywriting (documents, themes, booklets etc)
- Overseeing media and public relations (website and advertisements)
- Head of administration and accounts (sponsorship included)
Concept Artist for Avant Garde Studios
Avant Garde Studios is a small animation based company in Malaysia, and have produced original works such as Ninja Cat and Knowsy Nina. Currently, they are working on an original Malaysian animated feature movie, titled The Crystal Keris.
- Worked in pre-production art
- Designed environment, props, plants and creatures
2010
Creative Director of the Multiple District 308b Leo Forum
The Multiple District Leo Forum is an event where participating Leo Clubs of the 308b district, which includes Singapore, West Malaysia, and Brunei, come together to discuss club projects and expand their contacts and networking.
- Designed the forum tool kit, t-shirt and magazine
- Designed the forum theme and logo
Creative and IT Director of the Omega Leo Club Petaling Jaya Integrity (PJI)
The Leo Club of PJI is an Omega Leo Club for students above the age of 17 to join. The club holds charity drives, functions, and is a good place for networking with other young Leos around the country, and occasionally, the world.
- Designed the club website
- Handles multimedia, presentation, and poster design for activities the club does
2009
Editorial Arts and Graphics Board of SMK Assunta
Designed a few pages and articles in the school's annual yearbook.
Graduation Class Page Artist of SMK Assunta
Designed the graduating class page in the annual school yearbook.
Head of Decoration for the ELDS
In charge of decorations for the English Literary and Debating Society's (ELDS) famous and annual Literary Night show.
2008
Editorial Arts and Graphics Board of SMK Assunta
Designed a few pages in the school's annual yearbook.
Civic Project Leader for Mural Painting of SMK Assunta
The Mural Project was done by the Leo Club of Assunta as a civic effort to make the school more colourful, and to push the importance of art.
Event Booklet Designer for SMK Assunta
Designed various booklets for miscellaneous events; such as teacher's retirement day, teacher's day, etc etc.
Prop and Backdrop Designer for the SMK Assunta Golden Jubilee committee
The SMK Assunta Golden Jubilee was a celebration by the entire faculty, alumni and student body to celebrate Assunta's 50th Anniversary. A performance was done by the English Literary and Debate Society club of Assunta in place of Assunta's annual Literary Night to celebrate.
Awards
2013
- One of Three winners of Jinnyboy TV's Fan Art Competition
2010
- Consolation prize winner of the One Academy Storm Riders Original Character contest
2008
- 1st Runner Up of the Original Character Design Contest for Borders
- Top 3 winner of the Animax Youth Business and Entrepreneur Contest