Adrian Tehao Niu

Adrian Tehao Niu is a highly experienced professional in the field of character visual performance and technology, currently serving as the Head of AI Character Visual and Performance at Anuttacon since October 2024. Prior roles include Head of AI Character Visual and Technology and Head of Character Facial Performance R&D Team at HoYoverse, and Centralized Tech-Art Pipeline Development Supervisor at Tencent America. With a strong background in the entertainment industry, Adrian served as Facial Rigging Supervisor and Rigging-Simulation Show Lead at Blizzard Entertainment, Senior Character Technical Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Senior Character Facial TD at Sony Pictures Imageworks, contributing to notable projects such as "Wreck It Ralph," "Frozen," and "Hotel Transylvania." Earlier experience includes roles at Heavy Iron Studios, National Geographic, TKO Software, and THQ. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Art from the Academy of Art University.