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Hi, I’m Cindy! I am an illustrator and concept artist focused on creating immersive, story-driven environments. I specialize in environmental concept art for games, animation, and comics, building worlds that feel lived-in and emotionally resonant. In addition to environments, I design characters, logos, and visual assets that support cohesive, compelling storytelling across a project. I draw constant inspiration from the world around me and channel it into work that invites viewers into new spaces and narratives. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, feel free to reach out!…Hi, I’m Cindy! I am an illustrator and concept artist focused on creating immersive, story-driven environments. I specialize in environmental concept art for games, animation, and comics, building worlds that feel lived-in and emotionally resonant. In addition to environments, I design characters, logos, and visual assets that support cohesive, compelling storytelling across a project. I draw constant inspiration from the world around me and channel it into work that invites viewers into new spaces and narratives. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, feel free to reach out!

Cindy Tran

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer

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Hi, I’m Cindy! I am an illustrator and concept artist focused on creating immersive, story-driven environments. I specialize in environmental concept art for games, animation, and comics, building worlds that feel lived-in and emotionally resonant. In addition to environments, I design characters, logos, and visual assets that support cohesive, compelling storytelling across a project. I draw constant inspiration from the world around me and channel it into work that invites viewers into new spaces and narratives. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, feel free to reach out!…Hi, I’m Cindy! I am an illustrator and concept artist focused on creating immersive, story-driven environments. I specialize in environmental concept art for games, animation, and comics, building worlds that feel lived-in and emotionally resonant. In addition to environments, I design characters, logos, and visual assets that support cohesive, compelling storytelling across a project. I draw constant inspiration from the world around me and channel it into work that invites viewers into new spaces and narratives. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, feel free to reach out!

Available to hire

Kansas City, United States

Hi, I’m Cindy!

I am an illustrator and concept artist focused on creating immersive, story-driven environments. I specialize in environmental concept art for games, animation, and comics, building worlds that feel lived-in and emotionally resonant. In addition to environments, I design characters, logos, and visual assets that support cohesive, compelling storytelling across a project.

I draw constant inspiration from the world around me and channel it into work that invites viewers into new spaces and narratives. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, feel free to reach out!

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Dimensional Innovations

May 1, 2024 - Present

Visualize concepts through sketches and iterations for project development; collaborate with creative and marketing team members to ensure consistent visual storytelling; translate ideas into compelling visual boards, compositions, and final illustrative deliverables.

Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Cydiadesign

May 1, 2023 - Present

Drive early-stage design by producing thumbnails, compositions, and refined sketches that enable client ideation and decision-making; develop and iterate illustrative and marketing assets, including 2D graphics, one-pagers, and internal digital communications; design and deliver custom Dungeons & Dragons assets and characters, providing multiple outputs across DPI, file types, and scales; produce polished hero-shot portraits; design and produce scalable Discord sticker sets for streamers.

Forms Graphic Designer at TaxAct | Taxwell

September 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Selected as a returning contractor and trained new contractors on form development workflows, auditing procedures, tools, and compliance standards. Led project management by coordinating timelines and maintaining project data across databases and SharePoint systems. Managed 250+ federal and state tax documents, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy. Designed and developed state-compliant tax forms using in-house tools and Visual Studio. Conducted form comparisons and database audits to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity. Processed 40+ custom state submissions and approvals while meeting strict compliance deadlines. Troubleshot applications and collaborated with analysts, developers, and managers to resolve technical issues and improve workflows.

Forms Developer & Designer Contractor at TaxAct | Taxwell

September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Managed 200+ federal and state documents, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing. Designed and developed state-compliant forms and PDFs using in-house tools and Visual Studio. Conducted form comparisons and database audits to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity. Created 5 state-specific BMP logos/crests and refined forms to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Processed 50+ custom state submissions and approvals while maintaining project data across databases and SharePoint. Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve workflows, deploy updates, and troubleshoot technical problems.

Lead Graphic Designer & Manager at TecDesign, KU Center of Design Research

January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Managed project timelines and coordinated team tasks to ensure on-time delivery. Designed and developed seven finalized traffic and dashboard symbols using advanced design principles. Conducted research on traffic symbol comprehension, creating innovative visual solutions while leading cross-functional teams.

File Maintenance & Customer Service Rep at Kroger

May 31, 2022 - June 30, 2024

Managed consumer products on Citrix by scanning and filing 500+ UPCs to keep prices/tags updated and legible for customers and staff. Assisted managers, scan coordinators, and staff by filing and printing on-demand. Resolved customer and staff inquiries while maintaining accurate records.