I-an Chen has a diverse work experience in the field of 3D art and design. Starting in 2018, they worked as a Student Employee and Camp Instructor at NAD, School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design - UQAC. Their responsibilities as an instructor included teaching digital drawing and video game production to a range of age groups.
In 2020, Chen joined Phazes as a 3D Artist, where they worked until January 2021. Following that, they worked as a 3D Props Artist at Folklore Games from February 2020 to July 2021.
In 2021, Chen joined Umanize as a 3D Environment Artist. They worked in this position from January 2021 to February 2022. Later, they joined Dynasty Loop as a 3D Environment Artist in January 2022 and worked there until April 2023.
Most recently, Chen joined Felix & Paul Studios in April 2023 as a Senior Generalist Artist, where they are currently employed.
I-an Chen's education history includes a variety of programs and certifications. In 2022, they obtained a Certificate in Computers and Information Technology from McGill University School of Continuing Studies. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2020, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation and Numerical Design with a focus on Video Game at NAD, School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design - UQAC. In 2016, they briefly attended The Stars College to study Props and Character Modelling. Additionally, their education history mentions their enrollment at Syn Studio: École d'art - Art School, although the start and end dates, as well as the degree name and field of study, are not provided.
In terms of certifications, I-an Chen obtained the Substance Designer: Material Techniques certification from LinkedIn in July 2020. I-an also acquired the Maya: Advanced Modeling certification from LinkedIn in March 2020.
November 1, 2023 - present
April, 2023