Hi, I’m an aspiring illustrator/animator who seeks to turn ideas into graphical stories. I am a self-committed learner and a team player. I’m motivated by understanding the purpose behind each project to drive meaningful outcomes. Feel free to browse through my works: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Ryan Tan

Hi, I’m an aspiring illustrator/animator who seeks to turn ideas into graphical stories. I am a self-committed learner and a team player. I’m motivated by understanding the purpose behind each project to drive meaningful outcomes. Feel free to browse through my works: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m an aspiring illustrator/animator who seeks to turn ideas into graphical stories. I am a self-committed learner and a team player. I’m motivated by understanding the purpose behind each project to drive meaningful outcomes. Feel free to browse through my works: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Animator at Bras Basah Bugis (BBB)
May 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Lead primary animator for two 15-second animations for SG60 celebration and Fortun Centre food paradise; coordinated with 5 NAFA students, delivered assets and performed graphic editing. Animations screened on Fort Centre's billboard from 2025-08-01 to 2025-09-06.
Team Lead, Illustrator & Graphic Designer at NAFA Industry Attachment
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Collaborated with 44 NAFA students on live-client project to create an interactive outdoor exhibit for Singapore Design Week; led a team of 5, conducted primary research, delivered two meaningful design outcomes within 4 weeks, and produced supporting graphics for outreach.
Animator & Concept Designer at National Organ Transplant Unit (NOTU) - Live On Festival
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Developed exhibition proposal as a team for NOTU’s Live On Festival's 10th anniversary; placed 2nd out of 14 groups; produced a 24-second promotional reel from storyboard to illustration and sound design; drafted curatorial narrative for the exhibition theme.

Education

Diploma of Illustration Design with Animation at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
August 7, 2023 - May 20, 2026
Currently in 3rd (final) year

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Minor in Architecture)
August 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
Certificate in Visual Storytelling for Designers (Carnegie Mellon University)
January 9, 2023 - February 20, 2023

Industry Experience

Professional Services