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Adrenaline rush in Hawaiʻi
Justin Lam is an award-winning 2D animator & artist based in NYC, who graduated from School of Visual Arts (BFA Animation 2025).
He specializes in 2D FX animation, with additional proficiencies in graphic design, print & merchandising, and office work. He is currently freelancing on a variety of projects and teaching art at MorningSun Art School.
His artistic journey began with fine arts at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where he was later introduced to design and architecture. Ultimately, he landed in the realm of animation because it allowed him to intertwine aspects of these disciplines. His attention to detail especially remained prominent, from tracking complex debris to animating ambitious sequences.
Aside from art, you can find him lap swimming or longboarding, as they remind him of the thrilling adventures he once had outside the city!
Status: Available for work!
Email: hello@art2justin.com
Full resume available upon request.
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He specializes in 2D FX animation, with additional proficiencies in graphic design, print & merchandising, and office work. He is currently freelancing on a variety of projects and teaching art at MorningSun Art School.
His artistic journey began with fine arts at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where he was later introduced to design and architecture. Ultimately, he landed in the realm of animation because it allowed him to intertwine aspects of these disciplines. His attention to detail especially remained prominent, from tracking complex debris to animating ambitious sequences.
Aside from art, you can find him lap swimming or longboarding, as they remind him of the thrilling adventures he once had outside the city!
Status: Available for work!
Email: hello@art2justin.com
Full resume available upon request.
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TOOLS
Animation Software:
» TVPaint Animation
» Toon Boom Harmony
» Adobe Animate
» Clip Studio Paint EX
» Procreate / Dreams
» Blender (Grease Pencil)
Additional Software:
» Adobe After Effects
» Adobe Illustrator
» Adobe Photoshop
» Adobe InDesign
» Adobe Premiere Pro
» Adobe Media Encoder
» Adobe Acrobat
» Google Workspace
» Microsoft 365
» Airtable
» Canva
Animation Software:
» TVPaint Animation
» Toon Boom Harmony
» Adobe Animate
» Clip Studio Paint EX
» Procreate / Dreams
» Blender (Grease Pencil)
Additional Software:
» Adobe After Effects
» Adobe Illustrator
» Adobe Photoshop
» Adobe InDesign
» Adobe Premiere Pro
» Adobe Media Encoder
» Adobe Acrobat
» Google Workspace
» Microsoft 365
» Airtable
» Canva
SELECTED WORK HISTORY
Art Teacher (2025-Present)
MorningSun Art School
2D FX Designer & Animator (2026)
Asians in Animation | "FOR" (dir. Ashley Lam), 2D Animated Film
2D Character & FX Animator (2026)
Otakon 2026 | Opening Ceremony Animation
2D FX Animator, Graphic Designer (2025-2026)
KittenSneeze Productions | Multiple Projects
Director, 2D Animator, Graphic Designer (2024-2026)
"Aspect of Authenticity" (dir. Justin Lam), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator, Colorist (2026)
"Your Turn" (dir. Jasmine Lin), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“The Flauna Friseurin” (dir. Eni Xu), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator, Colorist (2026)
“METAMORPHOSIS” (dir. Alexandra Donsky), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“HEARTDRIVE” (dir. Lang Ratmansunu), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator, Colorist (2026)
“KOZYR” (dir. Kieran Nevins), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“Heart of Gold” (dir. Xiaofu Zhu), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“The Will of the Wisp” (dir. Rory K Sato), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“Bacteria Looks Up” (dir. Joe Farago), 2D Animated Film
Technology Administrative Assistant (2022-2025)
School of Visual Arts, BFA Animation Department
Location Design & BG Layouts Lead, 2D FX Animator (2023-2024)
"Beyond The Mist" (dir. Joe Farago), 2D Animated Film
Computer Lab Assistant (2022)
School of Visual Arts, BFA Animation Department
ACHIEVEMENTS
Selected Awards:
» Rated #1 in Animation | SVA BFA Animation Thesis Grant
» Rhodes Family Medal for Excellence in Animation
» SVA BFA Animation Department Highlights of 2025
» SVA Alumni Society Scholarship
» iCreate Video Animation Award
» John Gaug Memorial Scholarship for Animation
» National Silver Medal | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
» 5x Gold Keys, 2x Silver Keys | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
» 6x Excellent Admin Lab Assistant Awards | SVA BFA Animation
» Philip Carrano Journalism Award | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Yearbook Contributions
Selected Film Festivals & Exhibitions:
» MetroCAF 2025 Film Festival
» SVA Theatre | 2025 Animation Celebration Screening
» SVA Flatiron Gallery | "Still Moving: Before the Final Frames"
Exhibition
» SVA Flatiron Gallery | "Exploded Views" Exhibition
» Bruce Museum | "iCreate 2021" Virtual Exhibition
» Bruce Museum | "iCreate 2020" Exhibition
» The MET | 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Exhibition
» The MET | 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Exhibition
Art Teacher (2025-Present)
MorningSun Art School
2D FX Designer & Animator (2026)
Asians in Animation | "FOR" (dir. Ashley Lam), 2D Animated Film
2D Character & FX Animator (2026)
Otakon 2026 | Opening Ceremony Animation
2D FX Animator, Graphic Designer (2025-2026)
KittenSneeze Productions | Multiple Projects
Director, 2D Animator, Graphic Designer (2024-2026)
"Aspect of Authenticity" (dir. Justin Lam), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator, Colorist (2026)
"Your Turn" (dir. Jasmine Lin), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“The Flauna Friseurin” (dir. Eni Xu), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator, Colorist (2026)
“METAMORPHOSIS” (dir. Alexandra Donsky), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“HEARTDRIVE” (dir. Lang Ratmansunu), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator, Colorist (2026)
“KOZYR” (dir. Kieran Nevins), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“Heart of Gold” (dir. Xiaofu Zhu), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“The Will of the Wisp” (dir. Rory K Sato), 2D Animated Film
2D FX Animator (2026)
“Bacteria Looks Up” (dir. Joe Farago), 2D Animated Film
Technology Administrative Assistant (2022-2025)
School of Visual Arts, BFA Animation Department
Location Design & BG Layouts Lead, 2D FX Animator (2023-2024)
"Beyond The Mist" (dir. Joe Farago), 2D Animated Film
Computer Lab Assistant (2022)
School of Visual Arts, BFA Animation Department
ACHIEVEMENTS
Selected Awards:
» Rated #1 in Animation | SVA BFA Animation Thesis Grant
» Rhodes Family Medal for Excellence in Animation
» SVA BFA Animation Department Highlights of 2025
» SVA Alumni Society Scholarship
» iCreate Video Animation Award
» John Gaug Memorial Scholarship for Animation
» National Silver Medal | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
» 5x Gold Keys, 2x Silver Keys | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
» 6x Excellent Admin Lab Assistant Awards | SVA BFA Animation
» Philip Carrano Journalism Award | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Yearbook Contributions
Selected Film Festivals & Exhibitions:
» MetroCAF 2025 Film Festival
» SVA Theatre | 2025 Animation Celebration Screening
» SVA Flatiron Gallery | "Still Moving: Before the Final Frames"
Exhibition
» SVA Flatiron Gallery | "Exploded Views" Exhibition
» Bruce Museum | "iCreate 2021" Virtual Exhibition
» Bruce Museum | "iCreate 2020" Exhibition
» The MET | 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Exhibition
» The MET | 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Exhibition