Chen Li
About Chen Li
Chen Li is a surface artist and Maya instructor based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in the animation industry. He has worked at notable companies such as LuxAcademy and Guru Studio, contributing to various roles in 3D modeling and animation since 2013.
Work at Guru Studio
Chen Li currently serves as a surface artist at Guru Studio, a position held since 2021. In this role, Chen contributes to the visual development of various projects, applying expertise in surface artistry. Prior to this role, Chen worked at Guru Studio as a development modeler from 2016 to 2017. This experience provided foundational skills in modeling and design, which are essential for the current position.
Current Role at LuxAcademy
Since 2020, Chen Li has been a Maya instructor at LuxAcademy in Toronto, Ontario. In this capacity, Chen teaches students the principles of 3D modeling and animation using the Maya software. The role involves developing course materials and providing hands-on instruction to help students gain practical skills in digital character animation.
Previous Employment History
Chen Li has a diverse background in the animation and visual effects industry. Prior to current roles, Chen worked at Elliott Animation Inc. as a 3D Generalist from 2020 to 2021. Other notable positions include 3D Modeler at Industrial Brothers in 2019, Maya Instructor at Cloud Times Global Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and Asset Artist at Jam Filled from 2017 to 2018. This extensive experience across various companies has contributed to a well-rounded skill set.
Education and Expertise
Chen Li studied at Sheridan College, where a postgraduate certificate in digital character animation was achieved from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, Chen completed another postgraduate certificate in computer animation from 2013 to 2014. This educational background provides a strong foundation in animation principles, character design, and technical skills relevant to the industry.