Hi, I’m Lauren—a positive and enthusiastic freelancer and team player with a love for character visuals, mascot design, and 2D animation. I excel at turning ideas into strong, readable concepts and polished executions across illustration, backgrounds, and merchandise design. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I adapt quickly to new software and workflows to deliver creative solutions for every project. I’m resourceful and proactive, often solving design challenges on my own while remaining open to collaboration and new approaches. My goal is to craft vivid, memorable characters and assets that resonate with audiences and clients alike.…

Lauren

Hi, I’m Lauren—a positive and enthusiastic freelancer and team player with a love for character visuals, mascot design, and 2D animation. I excel at turning ideas into strong, readable concepts and polished executions across illustration, backgrounds, and merchandise design. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I adapt quickly to new software and workflows to deliver creative solutions for every project. I’m resourceful and proactive, often solving design challenges on my own while remaining open to collaboration and new approaches. My goal is to craft vivid, memorable characters and assets that resonate with audiences and clients alike.…

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Hi, I’m Lauren—a positive and enthusiastic freelancer and team player with a love for character visuals, mascot design, and 2D animation. I excel at turning ideas into strong, readable concepts and polished executions across illustration, backgrounds, and merchandise design. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I adapt quickly to new software and workflows to deliver creative solutions for every project.

I’m resourceful and proactive, often solving design challenges on my own while remaining open to collaboration and new approaches. My goal is to craft vivid, memorable characters and assets that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Pop Artist at Don Don Donki
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Pop artist at Don Don Donki.
VTuber Concept Designer at Various solo proprietors
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed VTuber characters from scratch according to client specs.
Animated Ad Artist at Audio-Technica
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created an animated promo video featuring Audio-Technica wireless earbuds.
VTuber Model Artist at Kiyoco cosplay and Draqona
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Designed and prepared Live2D models for streaming.
Illustrator / Visual Designer at Audio-Technica
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Animated ad assets and character visuals for marketing campaigns.
VTuber Model Artist at Kiyoko cosplay and Draqona
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed and prepared Live2D models for VTuber streaming.
Sticker Designer at Kelton FX
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Re-imagined client’s original characters into stickers.
Streamer Emote Artist at Self-initiated Twitch channels
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created Twitch badges and emotes for client streams; ongoing.
Mascot Designer at Ngee Ann Primary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Designed mascots to represent the school in events and activities; ongoing 2019-2023.
Mascot Designer at Epic Gear
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Designed and illustrated mascots for events and prints.
Part Time Retail Sales Staff at Otaku Tach i
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Retail sales staff assisting customers and promoting products.
Mascot Designer at Mala Mascot Label
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed a mascot representing Mala Brand.
Merchandise Designer at Virtual YouTuber Kochi Culture & Minimal Art
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed merchandise for Vtubers and related branding.
Illustrator at Anime Portraits
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Opened commissions to draw people in an anime style.
Card Game Designer at Society for the Physically Disabled
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed characters for their official card game.
Mascot Designer at Virtual YouTubers (Kochi, Kochi) / MinimaI_A rt
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Created merch art and Live2D assets for VTuber personas; collaborated with clients.
Portrait Illustrator at Commission to draw Portraits of Kyoko Yasuno
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Instructed by client to draw anime-styled portraits for her flower handbag line.
Comic Artist at Daily Web Comics
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with a group to produce daily 4-panel web comics.
Art Tutor at Private Art Tutor
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Taught basic drawing techniques to a student on a private basis.
Illustrator
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Commissioned portrait work and anime-inspired character art; delivered timely, high-quality illustrations.
Freelance Cartoonist
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with a community of creatives to produce daily four-panel web comics.
Daily Web Comics Creator
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with a creative community to produce daily four-panel comics.
Private Art Tutor
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Taught basic drawing to students and developed drawing skills.
Demo Artist at Wacom SG
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Demo artist for Wacom SG (2016-2019).
Illustrator / Concept Artist at D&D Character Splash Art
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Created splash art and character visuals for clients' D&D commissions.
Mascot Designer at Otaku Chii (Shop)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Designed mascots for membership campaigns and promotional materials.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance illustration, mascot design, comics, and client commissions.
Print Specialist at Print That Now
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Produced printed materials and managed asset preparation.
Sales Assistant at The Body Shop
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Customer service and merchandising support.
Concept Artist at Mozat
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Illustrated character concepts and game art.
Concept Artist at Omens Studio
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Created concept art and visual designs for clients.
Art Teacher at The Art House
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Taught art and developed lesson plans; contributed to mascot and character art projects.

Education

Secondary (GCE N-Level) at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
GCE N-Level (Private College) at Private College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
GCE N-Level at Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Concept Art & Animation at Private College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
GCE N-Level at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Concept Art Animation at CG Protege (Private College)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Diploma in Concept Art & Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Diploma in Concept Art & Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Diploma in Concept Art & Animation
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail