Jenny Yu

Jenny Yu is a Visual Development Artist currently working at Warner Bros. Animation, a position she has held since January 2024. In this role, she focuses on visual development for upcoming animated features, contributing her artistic skills to the animation industry. Prior to joining Warner Bros., she worked at Cartoon Network in various capacities, including as a Background Painter and Visual Development Artist from September 2021 to May 2023.14

Professional Background

• Warner Bros. Animation: Visual Development Artist (Jan 2024 - Present)
• Cartoon Network:
  • Background Painter (Apr 2022 - May 2023)
  • Visual Development Artist (Sep 2021 - May 2023)
• Nonemore Productions: Background Artist (Oct 2021 - Dec 2021)
• Skydance Animation: Visual Development Artist (Jan 2018 - Dec 2018)
• Mindshow, Inc.: Environment Concept Artist (Feb 2017 - Jan 2018)

Education

Jenny holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach, where she studied from 2012 to 2016.13

Skills and Contributions

Throughout her career, Jenny has storyboarded and illustrated various animated shorts for notable clients, including HBO and Open Society Foundations. Her work often involves designing environments and props, showcasing her versatility in both visual storytelling and artistic design.12

In addition to her professional roles, Jenny is active in the creative community, sharing her techniques and insights through platforms like YouTube and Dribbble, where she connects with other designers and artists.25