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