A B O U T

Aaron Chon

Hi, my name is Aaron Chon and I am a 2D character animator, storyboard artist, and cartoonist, who was mentored by veteran animator Randy Haycock from Disney Animation Studios. 

I graduated from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animation. I have worked on many animated projects and took many roles such as character animator, story artist, editor, and director. These experiences have helped refine my skills and techniques as an animator and story artist. 

As a high-functioning autistic artist, I bring a unique perspective, deep focus, and strong visual sensitivity. With my ability to notice subtle visual details and approach challenges creatively, I consistently deliver high-quality, intentional visual design. Autism doesn’t limit my capabilities. In many ways, it enhances them and fuels my passion for storytelling.

I am deeply drawn into the multiple different styles of animation, by making characters feel natural and alive, telling different narratives of different genres, and tackling multiple subject matters to appeal to audiences of all ages. 

Based in Pasadena, California, USA

Skills:

  • Character animation

  • Character designing

  • Storyboarding

  • Illustration

Software Proficiency:

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Premiere

  • Toon Boom Harmony

  • Storyboard Pro

Interests: 

  • Gaming

  • Riding transportations

  • Bike riding

  • Voice recording

  • Doing fan art

  • Cosplaying

Education

Los Angeles High School of the Arts - Los Angeles, California, United States
- High School Diploma
- Studied Performing Arts and Theatre Tech Design
2015 - 2019

ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, California, United States
- Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design - Animation
- Worked on 6 student films and directed 1 student film
2019 - 2023

Concept Design Academy - Pasadena, California, United States
- Studied Storyboarding for TV Animation, Vis Dev Illustration for Animation, Gesture Drawing, Figure Invention, and Character Designing
2025 - 2026

Professional Experience

Marbles - Animated Short Film - Danielle Olson
Junior Animator
2026 - present

Axolodyssey - Animated Short Film - Jon Densk
Animator
2024 - present

​The Moon and Me - Animated Short Film - Elena and Olivia "ELIOLI" Ceballos
Character Animator
2024 - present

Worked to Death - Live-Action Film - Skye Film Studios
Animator (opening sequence)
2024​

Projects

Tim Sandal's Side Project - Animated Short Film 
Animator | Storyboard Artist | Ink and Paint 
2023

Raggy's New Life - Animated Short Film 
Writer | Director | Producer | Animation Director | Animator | Storyboard Artist | Original Character Designer | Compositing | Editor
2022

Zeke's Magic Plant Shop - Animated Short Film 
Animator | Ink and Paint
2022

Siblings - Animated Short Film 
Animator (uncredited) | Ink and Paint
2022

Game Over - Animated Short Film 
Animator | Storyboard Artist | Ink and Paint | Editor 
2021

Ponder - Animated Short Film (with Gobelins Paris)
Animator 
2021

Accolades

Scholarhip Award
ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, California, United States
2019 - 2023

Stamp Award
PyeongChang Winter Olympics - South Korea, Seoul
2018

Fun Facts:

How I got into drawing and animation:
I got into drawing in general when I was a year old. I was the first in my family tree to do art as my family has done performing arts. I grew up watching cartoons and animated movies for years. The Disney films are the ones that resonated me the most. Before I got into animation, I originally wanted to be a graphic novel artist, but decided to go for animation when I was in the middle of my junior year in high school. For the last two remaining years of my high school, I studied animation and built a portfolio to enter ArtCenter College of Design where I majored Animation there on 2019, and then graduating on 2023.

Favorite Animated Films:
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Spirited Away, The Iron Giant, Ratatouille, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Your Name.

Favorite Video Games:
Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Persona 5 Royal, Sonic Unleashed, Breath of the Wild. I’m a Sonic and Nintendo fan.

Favorite TV Series:
Gravity Falls, Hey Arnold!, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Regular Show, The Simpsons, Invader Zim

Comfort Character(s):
Sonic the Hedgehog