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I’m Kate Aimi Tan, a Melbourne-based animator and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through engaging motion, strong design, and clear visual storytelling. With a background in animation and interactive media from RMIT, I enjoy building original character concepts, refining them through production, and collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet briefs and deadlines. I’ve worked across character animation and retail-facing roles, including cleaning and refining animation for production, generating looping character scenes, and supporting ongoing character design improvements. I’m also skilled with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft while contributing thoughtful, high-quality animation and illustration to new projects.…I’m Kate Aimi Tan, a Melbourne-based animator and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through engaging motion, strong design, and clear visual storytelling. With a background in animation and interactive media from RMIT, I enjoy building original character concepts, refining them through production, and collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet briefs and deadlines. I’ve worked across character animation and retail-facing roles, including cleaning and refining animation for production, generating looping character scenes, and supporting ongoing character design improvements. I’m also skilled with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft while contributing thoughtful, high-quality animation and illustration to new projects.

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I’m Kate Aimi Tan, a Melbourne-based animator and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through engaging motion, strong design, and clear visual storytelling. With a background in animation and interactive media from RMIT, I enjoy building original character concepts, refining them through production, and collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet briefs and deadlines. I’ve worked across character animation and retail-facing roles, including cleaning and refining animation for production, generating looping character scenes, and supporting ongoing character design improvements. I’m also skilled with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft while contributing thoughtful, high-quality animation and illustration to new projects.…I’m Kate Aimi Tan, a Melbourne-based animator and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through engaging motion, strong design, and clear visual storytelling. With a background in animation and interactive media from RMIT, I enjoy building original character concepts, refining them through production, and collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet briefs and deadlines. I’ve worked across character animation and retail-facing roles, including cleaning and refining animation for production, generating looping character scenes, and supporting ongoing character design improvements. I’m also skilled with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft while contributing thoughtful, high-quality animation and illustration to new projects.

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I’m Kate Aimi Tan, a Melbourne-based animator and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through engaging motion, strong design, and clear visual storytelling. With a background in animation and interactive media from RMIT, I enjoy building original character concepts, refining them through production, and collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet briefs and deadlines.

I’ve worked across character animation and retail-facing roles, including cleaning and refining animation for production, generating looping character scenes, and supporting ongoing character design improvements. I’m also skilled with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft while contributing thoughtful, high-quality animation and illustration to new projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Malay

Beginner

Chinese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Character Illustrator at Freelancing

September 26, 2026 - Present

- Designed original characters based on client briefs while maintaining strong visual appeal and personality. - Worked directly with clients to refine concepts and deliver artwork that aligned with their vision and deadlines. - Built positive client relationships through clear communication, collaboration, and an iterative design process.

2D Animator (Freelance) at DoggusFilm

February 2, 2025 - December 25, 2025

- Done Clean-up animations for different characters in production - Roughly animate engaging scenes for a few different scenes in an undisclosed animated series - Refined some character designs in early production to create a more unique character design - Efficient in animation programs such as TV Paint and Clip Studio Paint

Freelance Illustrator / Animator (Character Animation & Illustration)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Created original character animation projects inspired by established video game IPs, including seamless looping character scenes that demonstrate timing and expressive movement. Built a portfolio of stylised character performances while refining animation workflows, techniques, and character presentation for consistent visual appeal.

Retail Assistant / Customer Support (Bed linen products) at Royal Melbourne Institution of Technology (RMIT) (as listed) / Retail (Point of Sale role)

November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Oversaw the retail floor and provided knowledgeable product assistance to customers regarding bed linen products. Maintained organised inventory and stock levels, managed reserve stock, and operated POS for all transactions to ensure smooth service and accurate processing.

Retail Consultant at Myers Sheridan

November 1, 2024 - Present

Managed floor, assisted customers with inquiries regarding bedsheets, provided product information, and helped them select the best options based on their needs. Ensured the floor was neatly tidied and constantly replenished stock. Opened, organized, and maintained stock levels in the reserve, ensuring efficient inventory management. Managed the POS systems successfully.

Character Illustrator / Animator (Freelance/Professional work)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Designed original characters based on client briefs while maintaining strong visual appeal and personality. Worked directly with clients to refine concepts and deliver artwork aligned with their vision and deadlines. Strengthened client relationships through clear communication, collaboration, and an iterative design process.