Hello! I'm Vanessa Thian, an illustrator and 2D animator from Singapore. I have always loved painting, doodling, sketching and so on - with a particular soft spot for the cozy and fantastical, drawing from both life and imagination. However, I pride myself in my ability to adapt my visual storytelling skills to various genres and needs. In my freelance work, I enjoy the process of co-creating very much: collaborating with clients to bring a collective idea to life. In my current jobs, I delve into the worlds brought to the table and do my best to bring my clients' ideas to the best possible level of clarity, sharpness and depth possible. As a fun fact, I am also an avid lover and active performer of improvisational comedy / improv! My troupe can be found on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you!

Vanessa Thian

Hello! I'm Vanessa Thian, an illustrator and 2D animator from Singapore. I have always loved painting, doodling, sketching and so on - with a particular soft spot for the cozy and fantastical, drawing from both life and imagination. However, I pride myself in my ability to adapt my visual storytelling skills to various genres and needs. In my freelance work, I enjoy the process of co-creating very much: collaborating with clients to bring a collective idea to life. In my current jobs, I delve into the worlds brought to the table and do my best to bring my clients' ideas to the best possible level of clarity, sharpness and depth possible. As a fun fact, I am also an avid lover and active performer of improvisational comedy / improv! My troupe can be found on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you!

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Hello! I’m Vanessa Thian, an illustrator and 2D animator from Singapore. I have always loved painting, doodling, sketching and so on - with a particular soft spot for the cozy and fantastical, drawing from both life and imagination. However, I pride myself in my ability to adapt my visual storytelling skills to various genres and needs.

In my freelance work, I enjoy the process of co-creating very much: collaborating with clients to bring a collective idea to life. In my current jobs, I delve into the worlds brought to the table and do my best to bring my clients’ ideas to the best possible level of clarity, sharpness and depth possible.

As a fun fact, I am also an avid lover and active performer of improvisational comedy / improv! My troupe can be found on Instagram Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator for Songs Children Sing Music Videos at Strawberry Mountain Studio
October 1, 2024 - Present
Created a series of 2D animated videos as part of a two-person team, involved in every part of production from brainstorming, concept art, storyboard art, background paintings, rough and final animations, to compositing and editing.
Graphic Novel Illustrator at National University of Singapore
February 1, 2024 - Present
Co-created and illustrated a graphic novel in collaboration with an anthropology professor and a theatre group.
Director, Producer, Animator at Vancouver Film School
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025
Worked under studio conditions to create a 2-minute short film from concept to finish, handling concept art, storyboards, layouts, animation, compositing and background art under tight schedules. Actively engaged with instructors’ feedback and submitted all assignments on time.
Freelance Animator at Doodlevan
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Collaborated with a Singaporean music artist to independently create a 3-minute animated music video, including project timeline creation, mood boards, storyboard and sketches, and proactive client communication for drafts and revisions.
Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Doodlevan
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Created 2D assets, backgrounds, and character designs for indie video games and trailers, animated music visuals and musicals, designed and illustrated event materials, working closely with commissioners to realize their creative ideas.
Writers’ Centre Student Associate: Poster Design & Event Management at Yale-NUS
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Designed posters to publicise Writers’ Centre events to the school community as the main designer.
Art Education Intern at Little Artists Art Studio
August 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025
Taught arts & crafts to children aged 2 to 8, prepared lesson plans and artwork samples, and devised an inventory system to organize studio stocks.
Freelance Calligraphy Artist at Eterate Co.
December 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Performed live calligraphy at events for clients like Google and Bvlgari LVHM, creating customized designs interactively.
Marketing and Operations Intern at Seastainable Co.
July 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Managed and created content for Instagram, increasing engagement by 60% within a month.
Graphic Design and Operations Intern at Jump Eat Cry
June 30, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Conceptualized, created and oversaw digital designs for social media, website banners, EDMs, advertisements, and posters as head designer.

Education

Diploma in Classical Animation at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Arts with Honours at Yale-NUS College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

2D Animation Online Summer School
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization