Xuan (Kristy) Huang

FX Artist · 3D Generalist · VFX Supervisor · Freelancer

About me

VFX Artist and 3D Generalist with 8+ years of experience spanning broadcast motion graphics, episodic television VFX, on-set supervision, and freelance production. Specialized in fluid simulations, FX dynamics, and Houdini-driven pipelines. Credits include Netflix's The Diplomat, Apple TV+'s The Changeling, and American Horror Story. Currently working as a freelance FX artist and VFX supervisor across post-production and live event clients.

Experience

Freelance FX Artist & VFX Supervisor

Various Clients · New York, NY

Mar 2024 – Present
  • FotoKem — Collaborated on post-production VFX including FX simulations and on-set supervision support.
  • InnovatorX — Created motion graphics, FX simulations, and broadcast visuals for live and digital productions.
  • Delivered end-to-end FX work independently: simulation, lighting, and client communication.

FX Artist

FuseFX · New York, NY

Aug 2022 – Mar 2024
  • Created fluid simulations, explosions, and dynamic FX for major episodic productions.
  • Key credits: Netflix's The Diplomat (explosion & ocean sequences), Apple TV+'s The Changeling, American Horror Story, The Blacklist.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors and compositing teams to integrate FX seamlessly into live-action footage.

CG Intern

SideFX · Santa Monica, CA

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022
  • Developed production-quality projects in Houdini for internal and client-facing demos.
  • Tested new Houdini features and provided detailed feedback to the development team.

Teaching Assistant

Savannah College of Art and Design · Savannah, GA

Mar 2021 – May 2021
  • Supported professor with Game Environment course lectures.
  • Ran extra help sessions and delivered select independent lectures.

Animator

Shanghai Yushi Network Technology · Shanghai, China

Jan 2018 – Sep 2019
  • Produced promotional video packaging and special effects for digital campaigns.

Animator & VFX Producer

Siyi Studio · Guangzhou, China

Apr 2017 – Dec 2017
  • Produced video animations, broadcast motion graphics, and post-production for TV programs and advertising.
  • Credits include 2016 Lantern Festival Evening Program, Humor Observer, and Ping An Group campaign.

Animator & VFX Producer

Guangdong Jingshi Visual Culture and Media · Guangzhou, China

Sep 2016 – Apr 2017
  • Designed logo animations and special effects for broadcast; built AE–PR–Avid collaborative workflow.
  • Contributed to Millions of Challenges and Love in the Sea Island.

Animator & VFX Producer (Intern)

Guangdong Radio and Television Station · Guangzhou, China

Jan 2013 – Sep 2016
  • Gained foundational broadcast production experience across multiple television programs.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Visual Effects

Savannah College of Art and Design · Savannah, GA

2019 – 2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Media Arts

Nanfang College of Sun Yat-Sen University

2012 – 2016

Awards

Excellent Work Prize — B. Duck Proposition

13th Academy Awards of Chinese College Students' Advertising Art Festival

2015

Finalist — Multimedia Animation

5th National Crazy Creative Traffic Safety Creative Competition

2014