Sihan Wei
Illustration
Maryland Institute College of Art
I’m a junior Illustration and Animation student at Maryland Institute College of Art. My work is imaginative, colorful, and often inspired by nature. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and eager to gain hands-on experience in an artist’s studio or a picture book publishing environment.
Resume
OBJECTIVE
Collaborative and creative animator with expertise in both traditional and digital art. Open to exploring new techniques, styles, and mediums. Seeking internship and freelance opportunities to gain experience in creative industries.
EDUCATION
2023 – 2027, BACHELOR OF ILLUSTRATION/ANIMATION, SEQUENTIAL ART
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLAGE OF ART
GPA:3.85/4.0 MICA Dean’s list 2024
Relevant Coursework:Book Illustration, Sequential Art, Storyboarding of Animation Print Making, Art History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUG 2024 - SEP 2024, COMMERCIAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT
TCL Electronics ( Shenzhen, China
1.Contributed creative concepts and visual storyboarding ideas for product promotional short films, collaborating
with the senior design and marketing teams to ensure alignment with brand tone and product features.
2.Designed the official product website layout and visual structure, by using Indesign, ensuring a user-friendly interface and brand consistency. Created promotional content layouts and typesetting to clearly communicate product features.
3. Gained practical experience in corporate design workflows and cross-functional communication within a leading
consumer electronics company.
FEB 2023 - MAR 2023, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
Aoya Design Company ( Shenzhen, China
1.Created immersive, long-format animated scene illustrations for digital platforms using tools such as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. These illustrations were designed to support interactive storytelling and enrich user engagement in environmental design contexts.
2.Participated in product development for client-side applets and WeChat programs, contributing to UI/UX design, wireframing, and layout planning to ensure intuitive user experience.
3.Assisted in the typesetting and visual formatting of digital content, maintaining visual consistency across multiple platforms while ensuring readability and aesthetic balance.
SOFTWARES
Procreate
Photoshop
Indesign
Illustrator
Canva
Xiumi
AWARDS
CTB ( China Think Big) 2022
Creative Vision Award 2022
H.C Andersen Art Award 2023
NAHS scholarship 2023
MICA Competitive Scholarship 2024
MICA Competitive Scholarship 2025
SKILLS
Chinese(Native)
Emotion Express
Time Management
Leadership
Independent Thinking