Hello! I'm Skylar Tan, an emerging XR developer with a background in game design and interactive technologies. I am passionate about creating immersive environments, narrative-driven gameplay, and interactive storytelling, with a strong foundation in Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and C++/Python. I have hands-on experience in VR and 3D design, and I am exploring deep learning workflows in Python for training models. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy organizing complex pipelines, and love turning ideas into polished experiences. I aim to contribute to innovative projects in gaming, VR/AR, and immersive media.

Li Yan Tan

Hello! I'm Skylar Tan, an emerging XR developer with a background in game design and interactive technologies. I am passionate about creating immersive environments, narrative-driven gameplay, and interactive storytelling, with a strong foundation in Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and C++/Python. I have hands-on experience in VR and 3D design, and I am exploring deep learning workflows in Python for training models. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy organizing complex pipelines, and love turning ideas into polished experiences. I aim to contribute to innovative projects in gaming, VR/AR, and immersive media.

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Hello! I’m Skylar Tan, an emerging XR developer with a background in game design and interactive technologies. I am passionate about creating immersive environments, narrative-driven gameplay, and interactive storytelling, with a strong foundation in Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and C++/Python. I have hands-on experience in VR and 3D design, and I am exploring deep learning workflows in Python for training models.

I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy organizing complex pipelines, and love turning ideas into polished experiences. I aim to contribute to innovative projects in gaming, VR/AR, and immersive media.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate

Work Experience

Environment Artist, 3D Modeler & Texture, Lighting and Level Designer, Project Manager at Chinese Horror 3D Card Game (UE5)
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Collaborative team project in Unreal Engine 5, combining Chinese horror aesthetics with card-based strategy gameplay. Roles included environment art, 3D modeling & texturing, lighting and level design, and project management; responsible for workload organization, scheduling meetings, and tracking project progress. Designed environmental visual themes, implemented environmental elements using UE5 Blueprints, created particle effects, and assisted with the cutscene workflow.
Environmental Artist at Player vs AI FPS Game (UE5)
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Collaborative team project developed in Unreal Engine 5, a fast-paced first-person shooter where you play a bug exterminator using agile movement and weapons to wipe out hordes of mutated bugs. Role: Environmental Artist; designed environmental visual themes and implemented environmental elements.
Writer / Level Designer / 3D Animator at Escape from Tower Game
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Independent Unity project set in a tower inside a cave. Writing level logic and interaction scripts, 3D animation, 3D scene development, object interactions, cutscenes, and implementation of an immersive experience.
Independent Environmental Designer, 3D Animator at A tranquil immersive VR scene
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Solo VR project set in a stylized bamboo forest. Built environmental assets through code, implemented 3D modeling, spatial audio, and 3D animation presentation.
Independent Designer and Developer at VR Puzzle Game
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Independent VR project, set in a stylized office. Built environmental assets through coding, implementing 3D models, spatial audio, interactive systems, and puzzle logic through code.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Immersive Media Major)
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Master of Artificial Intelligence
July 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

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