I'm Sophie Tan Yun Hee, a Melbourne-based Creative Director, Narrative Designer and Illustrator with a passion for bridging story and art in games. I co-created Made With Cookies and lead narrative design, art direction and world-building across projects. I also work on UI design and 2D/3D visuals, collaborating closely with teams to bring ideas to life. I love shaping stories, dialogue, and the game's world bible while contributing to 2D/3D art and UI elements. I’m known for being friendly, adaptable, and hardworking, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to turn ideas into polished experiences.

Sophie Tan Yun Hee

I'm Sophie Tan Yun Hee, a Melbourne-based Creative Director, Narrative Designer and Illustrator with a passion for bridging story and art in games. I co-created Made With Cookies and lead narrative design, art direction and world-building across projects. I also work on UI design and 2D/3D visuals, collaborating closely with teams to bring ideas to life. I love shaping stories, dialogue, and the game's world bible while contributing to 2D/3D art and UI elements. I’m known for being friendly, adaptable, and hardworking, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to turn ideas into polished experiences.

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I’m Sophie Tan Yun Hee, a Melbourne-based Creative Director, Narrative Designer and Illustrator with a passion for bridging story and art in games. I co-created Made With Cookies and lead narrative design, art direction and world-building across projects. I also work on UI design and 2D/3D visuals, collaborating closely with teams to bring ideas to life.

I love shaping stories, dialogue, and the game’s world bible while contributing to 2D/3D art and UI elements. I’m known for being friendly, adaptable, and hardworking, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to turn ideas into polished experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Korean
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelancer at Self-Employed
July 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance artist and designer; published narrative games on itch.io; published articles on Medium; Creative Director and Narrative Designer for Made with Cookies (Melbourne-based indie); project documentation for grants; administrative/minor artist work; 3D printing and toy prototyping; event support.
Illustrator / Resident Illustrator at Experiences & Experiments Books Pty Ltd
July 1, 2021 - Present
Contributed self-help articles; illustrated custom digital art for children's stories; collaborated with editors on magazine layouts.
UI/UX Artist Intern at Gumi Asia
August 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Carried out day-to-day UI work; provided UI elements for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius; redesigned icons; localized assets for French, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese and English; worked under strict international deadlines.
Administrative / Miniature Artist at Kolektiv SG
December 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Project documentation, applying for grants; crafting 3D models for printing; painting miniature figures; assisting in organizing events; artwork for displays.
Freelancer - Self Employed at Self-Employed / Freelance
July 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance digital art, game design, and narrative work. Published narrative games on itch.io; published content on Medium. Served as Creative Director and Narrative Designer for Made With Cookies; contributed to project documentation and grant applications.
Resident Illustrator at YA C Experiences & Experiments Books Pte Ltd
July 1, 2021 - Present
Contributed self-help articles; illustrated custom digital art for stories; collaborated with editors to determine magazine layouts; produced UI assets for publication.
Administrative / Miniature Artist Assistant at Kolektiv SG
December 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Project documentation for grant applications; content creation; crafting 3D models for printing; paint matching for watches; 3D printer maintenance; cashier duties; assisted with Kolektiv events including miniature painting and art therapy for kids.
UI/UX Artist Intern at Gumi Asia
August 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Carried out day-to-day tasks; contributed UI elements for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius; redesigned icons; localized assets for multiple languages.
Narrative Designer / Creative Director at Made with Cookies
July 1, 2021 - Present
Narrative Designer for a Melbourne-based indie game studio; co-created and published narrative games on itch.io; wrote dialogue and contributed to the game's world bible; provided project documentation and helped integrate 2D/3D art. Also served as Creative Director for related projects such as Architect's Guide to Auria.
Administrative Assistant at Kolektiv SG
December 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Assisted administrative tasks; YouTube content creation; crafted 3D models for printing; color matching for paint swatches; maintained 3D printer; cashier duties; supported Kolektiv events (miniature painting, art therapy); painted miniatures for private collectors.
Resident Illustrator at Experiences & Experiments Books Pte Ltd
July 1, 2021 - Present
Contributed self-help articles for Young Authors Club; illustrated custom illustrations for stories written by children; collaborated with editors on magazine layouts.
UI/UX Artist Intern at gum i Asia
August 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Worked in a team to provide UI elements for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius; redesigned icons for in-game assets; localized assets for French, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese and English versions; performed day-to-day duties under strict international deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Design (Games) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
Diploma in Digital Game Art & Design at Nanyang Polytechnic
February 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Design (Games) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
Diploma in Digital Game Art & Design at Nanyang Polytechnic
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Design (Games) at RM IT University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
Diploma in Digital Game Art & Design at Nanyang Polytechnic
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Gaming