Zhang Fan is an accomplished lead technical artist with extensive experience in the visual effects and animation industry. Currently at ByteDance since May 2021, Zhang has previously held significant roles at Netease Games as a senior technical artist from March 2019 to June 2023, and as an FX freelancer for notable projects like "The Wandering Earth" and "The White Snake" in 2018 and 2019. Zhang also contributed as a senior FX technical director at Weta Digital, working on high-profile films such as "Mortal Engines," "Battle Angel," and "War for the Planet of the Apes." Earlier career highlights include a senior FX technical director position at Lucasfilm and leadership roles at both Light Chaser Animation Studios and Double Negative. Zhang's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from IDD, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in art from JiangNan.