Ying Zeng (Zing) is an animator and illustrator. After graduating from the BA Animation program at the London College of Communication in 2022, her work has been featured in Creative Review and SoYoung Magazine. Zeng’s creations unfold as surreal and fragmented narratives, delving into the profound themes of cultural identity and feminism. Through her multidisciplinary approach, she weaves visual tales that provoke contemplation, inviting viewers to engage with the intricate layers of her storytelling.

Experience

Freelance 2D Animator

Animate Projects (Remote)

Duration: March 2023 - August 2024

-Executed rough animation and clean-up animation for the BFI-funded short film Statue In The Garden (Qianhui Yu, 2024).

Motion Designer at DMS

March 2023 - August 2024

-Provided digital localization services for global trailers.

-Created digital content, including tailored 2D/3D typography assets aligned with campaign styles.

Freelance Cleanup/Colouring Assistant

Commercial 2D Animation Project for Kenzo

Duration: October 2022

-Applied animation principles to in-between frames.

-Optimized animations to meet technical constraints.

Freelance Illustrator

SoYoung Magazine

Duration: October 2022

Commissioned to create an original illustration of the Indie Music band, P.V.A. featured in the magazine’s 40th issue.

Freelance Art Director,Animator

Ivor’s Academy, #Keep Music Alive Campaign
Duration: December 2020 - March 2021

-Completed a winning student project at UAL.
-Developed a 2D animation explaining the concept of a buyout to less experienced media composers and musicians, emphasizing rights protection.

Education

University of the Arts London - (BA) Animation, 2019-2022.

Jiangnan University - (BA) Digital Media Arts, 2017-2018

Group Exhibition

100 Plus Art Fair [30 Nov 2024 -02 Dec 2024]

Bishopgate Institute, London [16 Sep 2021]
 - Animation TATA screenings.

Queer Chinese Art Festival, London [28 Aug - 6 Sep 2021] - Animation TATA screenings.

Contemplation by Modern Youth, Chengdu, China [4 Oct - 10 Oct 2021] - Animation TATA screenings.