Animation & Games graduate from Singapore Polytechnic with a strong passion for animation, character design, and visual storytelling. Proficient in Adobe Animate and Procreate, with intermediate skills in Maya and Photoshop. Experienced in bringing characters to life through expressive animation, dynamic motion, and thoughtful design across academic and project-based work. Eager to contribute my skills to creative teams, collaborate on engaging projects, and craft compelling visual experiences in a professional setting.

Riona Chan

Animation & Games graduate from Singapore Polytechnic with a strong passion for animation, character design, and visual storytelling. Proficient in Adobe Animate and Procreate, with intermediate skills in Maya and Photoshop. Experienced in bringing characters to life through expressive animation, dynamic motion, and thoughtful design across academic and project-based work. Eager to contribute my skills to creative teams, collaborate on engaging projects, and craft compelling visual experiences in a professional setting.

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Animation & Games graduate from Singapore Polytechnic with a strong passion for animation, character design, and visual storytelling. Proficient in Adobe Animate and Procreate, with intermediate skills in Maya and Photoshop.

Experienced in bringing characters to life through expressive animation, dynamic motion, and thoughtful design across academic and project-based work. Eager to contribute my skills to creative teams, collaborate on engaging projects, and craft compelling visual experiences in a professional setting.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Event Part-Timer at The M.I.C.E. Studio
September 1, 2023 - Present
Managing large crowds for conferences & seminars Assisting attendees & general public with inquiries Stagehand responsibilities & equipment handling Registration management & distribution of event materials
Marketing/Design Intern at Methodist Preschool Services (MPSPL)
February 1, 2023 - April 20, 2023
Assisting with the creation of social media content Basic video and audio editing (interviews, vlogs, etc.) Designing of marketing collaterals (posters, banners, social media, etc.)
Illustration Intern at Arty Learning Pte Ltd.
March 8, 2025 - August 19, 2025
asic 2D Illustration of simple graphics Compositioning, sketching and illustrating various posters Hand-crafting and repairing miscellaneous items & toys for children to use
Event Part-Timer at CHIJ St. Therese Convent
September 1, 2023 - Present
Managing large crowds for conferences & seminars; Assisting attendees & general public with inquiries; Stagehand responsibilities & equipment handling; Registration management & distribution of event materials.
Event Part-Timer at Singapore Polytechnic
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Managing large crowds for conferences & seminars; Assisting attendees & general public with inquiries; Stagehand responsibilities & equipment handling; Registration management & distribution of event materials
Event Part-Timer at CHIJ St. Theresa Convent
September 1, 2023 - Present
Managing large crowds for conferences & seminars; Assisting attendees & general public with inquiries; Stagehand responsibilities & equipment handling; Registration management & distribution of event materials
Stagehand / Event Assistant at Singapore Polytechnic
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Managed large crowds for conferences & seminars; assisted attendees & general public with inquiries; stagehand responsibilities & equipment handling; registration management & distribution of event materials.

Education

Diploma in Media, Arts & Design (Animation & Games) at Singapore Polytechnic
April 6, 2022 - May 4, 2026
Diploma in Media, Arts & Design at Singapore Polytechnic
January 1, 2022 - April 15, 2026
GCE O-Level English at CHIJ St. Theresa Convent
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
N-Level at CHIJ St. Theresa Convent
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
O Level in English at M.I.C.E. Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
N Level at M.I.C.E. Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
High School at St. Theresa Convent (CHIJ)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Diploma in Media, Arts & Design at Singapore Polytechnic
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

GCE O-Level English
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
N-Level
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Diploma in Media, Arts & Design
January 1, 2022 - April 15, 2026
Diploma in Media, Arts & Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
GCE O Level (English)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
GCE N Level
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Media, Arts & Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Chickia Mobile Game

    Created a mobile game targetted towards a younger audience as a studio project during my diploma. You play as the main character’s (Cluckson) point of view as a high school dropout who’s being a bum at home. After getting reprimanded by his mum, Cluckson has to do chores and find a job soon to avoid being kicked out of the house.

    Contributions:

    Character Concept Designs

    Created original character concepts, developing visual styles, personalities, and distinctive silhouettes to fit the game’s tone and theme.

    2D Game Assets

    Produced a variety of in-game assets including sprites, icons, props, and background elements

    Full Art Screens

    Illustrated full-scene artworks used for cutscenes, loading screens

    Menu & Title Page Design

    Designed the main title screen, menu layouts, and interface elements

    Coding Support

    Contributed to minor coding tasks, assisting with asset implementation and basic game logic adjustments to support the development workflow