Hi, I’m Zaza Tran, a Vietnamese illustrator based in Melbourne who thrives on turning written stories into vibrant illustrations. I love fantasy and aim to bring imaginative worlds to life through bold colors and dynamic composition. I collaborate with animation teams to create backgrounds, props, and visual assets, and I enjoy bringing indie games and zines to life through art.…

Zaza Tran

Hi, I’m Zaza Tran, a Vietnamese illustrator based in Melbourne who thrives on turning written stories into vibrant illustrations. I love fantasy and aim to bring imaginative worlds to life through bold colors and dynamic composition. I collaborate with animation teams to create backgrounds, props, and visual assets, and I enjoy bringing indie games and zines to life through art.…

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Hi, I’m Zaza Tran, a Vietnamese illustrator based in Melbourne who thrives on turning written stories into vibrant illustrations. I love fantasy and aim to bring imaginative worlds to life through bold colors and dynamic composition.
I collaborate with animation teams to create backgrounds, props, and visual assets, and I enjoy bringing indie games and zines to life through art.

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Language

Vietnamese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Viskatoons Studio, Melbourne, VIC
January 1, 2025 - June 3, 2024
Collaborated with the animation team to design original character illustrations and visual assets aligned with each project’s artistic direction and storytelling goals. Delivered high-quality, stylized character illustrations under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency. Created background elements, props, and supplementary visuals to support animation production.
Freelance Artist at Self employed, Melbourne, VIC
January 1, 2022 - June 3, 2024
Create custom artworks for individual clients based on personal requests and stories. Handle pricing, invoicing, and digital/physical delivery independently. Build and sustain client relationships through professionalism and creative collaboration. Promote work and attract new commissions through online platforms and social media.
2D Art Intern at Viskat ons Studio
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Create background elements, props, and supplementary visuals for idle games including Tiles Club and Royal Match.
Page Artist at IEC Games
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Background layouts for the pilot episode and page art for various projects.
2D Background Designer at Ramen Western
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Designed backgrounds for the Ramen Western short animation premiering at the Oscar-qualifying 2025 Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Page Artist at Dream Arc Studio
December 1, 2025 - Present
Page artist for Dream Arc Studio projects.
Page Artist at Ramen Western
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Page artist for Ramen Western.
Illustrator at Payday (Student Indie Animation)
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Illustrated background for the student indie animation Payday.
Page Artist at Beyond the Line
January 1, 2026 - Present
Page Artist for ongoing projects.
2D Background Intern at ASUNDER: A Collective Horror Anthology Zine
January 1, 2026 - Present
2D background intern for the horror anthology zine.

Education

Bachelor of Illustrations at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Gaming

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