Hi, I’m a freelance illustrator and animator based in Singapore. I collaborate with studios, festivals, and NGOs to bring ideas to life through vibrant visuals and storytelling. My work spans posters, zines, concept art, and short films, with a passion for cultural heritage and documentary-style imagery. I enjoy exploring traditional drawing techniques alongside digital tools, always curious to learn new skills and take on diverse projects in film, publishing, and art education.

Xinyi Liu

Hi, I’m a freelance illustrator and animator based in Singapore. I collaborate with studios, festivals, and NGOs to bring ideas to life through vibrant visuals and storytelling. My work spans posters, zines, concept art, and short films, with a passion for cultural heritage and documentary-style imagery. I enjoy exploring traditional drawing techniques alongside digital tools, always curious to learn new skills and take on diverse projects in film, publishing, and art education.

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Hi, I’m a freelance illustrator and animator based in Singapore. I collaborate with studios, festivals, and NGOs to bring ideas to life through vibrant visuals and storytelling. My work spans posters, zines, concept art, and short films, with a passion for cultural heritage and documentary-style imagery.

I enjoy exploring traditional drawing techniques alongside digital tools, always curious to learn new skills and take on diverse projects in film, publishing, and art education.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
September 1, 2025 - Present
Commissioned illustration for the Cartoons Underground Animation Festival 2025, used for festival poster, shirts, social media, and websites. Also contributed illustrations for Syria on Streets of Zine art book 'Orbis'.
Animation Art Intern at Finding Pictures
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Concept art, layout and environment design, and keyframe illustration for an unannounced film. Visual development and asset prep for commercial projects including 'Suntory Highball Kakubin' and 'National Heritage Board (NHB) Tales and Treasures'.
Photo Journalist Intern at Singapore Press Holdings
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Attended and photographed news events, ensuring timely and accurate visual coverage. Captured engaging portraits and candid shots; collaborated with editors and reporters to deliver images that complemented written stories. Edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop and managed digital assets. Deployed for the 2025 General Elections.
Producer / Lead Writer / Lead Animator at The Cleaner (Short Film)
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Winner of Youth Film Program 2024 (Viddsee and MHA). Received a S$20,000 grant from MHA to produce an animated film. Liaised with client and managed the animation team.
Events / Gallery / Media Volunteer at Various Organizations
January 1, 2023 - Present
Gallery assistant for Singapore Art Week 2024 (Singapore Art Museum), Light to Night 2025, National Gallery Singapore, Off the Wall: Nourish. Helped with exhibit introductions, wayfinding, and crowd control. Event host for Wayang Spaceship and Boleh Bank Opening Day (Singapore Art Museum). Teaching assistant, Art Outreach ArtLink 2024. Official photographer for SCWO events (Reykjavik Index of Leadership, SCWO Golf Day, Pink Dot Singapore). Graphic Design and Marketing assistant for Asian Film Archive.

Education

Bachelor ARFA at Gobelins, l’école de l’image
September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2028
Junior College at Hwa Chong Institution
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2024
High School at Nanyang Girls' High School
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services