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Hi there! I’m Loo Yin Yin, a Singapore-based 2D artist and character designer with a Fine Arts degree from DigiPen. I’m passionate about creating aesthetically rich and dynamic characters that enhance the visual experience and support character-driven storytelling. I’m diligent, eager to learn, and not afraid to tackle challenging projects.
I specialize in character design and 2D illustration, and I’ve collaborated with education-focused teams to ensure visuals meet educational requirements. I’m fluent in English with basic Chinese.
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Language
English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Research Engineer (Artist) at Singapore Institute of Technology
November 6, 2023 - June 30, 2025• Solo Art Director, conceptualized characters and illustrate scenarios based on prompts provided
• Works closely with National Institute of Education (NIE) to ensure illustrations meet educational requirements
• Works closely with Front end team to create UI assets for LEARN and AI-ORATE projects
Part Time Artist at Singapore Institute of Technology
January 2, 2023 - June 30, 2023• Lead Character Artist, under SIT Student Employment Act to assist with LEARN project of AI Singapore
• Conceptualized characters and illustrate scenarios based on prompts provided
2D Art Intern at Dynamite Games Pte Ltd
January 2, 2023 - June 30, 2023• Created multiple splash art pieces from existing creature concepts
• Conceptualized and experimented different layouts and colour palettes in the process
Marketing Graphic Designer at Fun Toast Pte Ltd
August 15, 2018 - July 26, 2019• Created travel themed merchandises for Jewel Changi Airport branch in 2019
• Designed characters to further market company’s products and branding
• Conceptualized and created a short-animated film to promote company’s brand
• Produced weekly artworks for company’s Facebook page
Lead Character Artist at Singapore Institute of Technology
June 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025Lead Character Artist, under SIT Student Employment Act to assist with the LEARN project of AI Singapore; Conceptualized characters and illustrated scenarios based on prompts provided.
Part-Time Artist at Singapore Institute of Technology
October 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Created multiple splash art pieces from existing creature concepts; Conceptualized and experimented with different layouts and colour palettes.
Intern at DYNAMITE GAMES PTE LTD
June 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Created travel-themed merchandise for Jewel Changi Airport branch; Designed characters to market the company’s products and branding; Conceptualized and created a short-animated film to promote the brand; Produced weekly artworks for the company’s Facebook page.
Marketing Graphic Designer at FUN TOAST PTE LTD
July 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025Resumed weekend class responsibilities immediately after internship.
Part-Time Instructor at BETTER MINDS PTE LTD
October 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025Entered without prior training and was required to learn on the job; In charge of weekend classes for children aged 3–6.
Intern at BETTER MINDS PTE LTD
February 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025Internship experience listed in resume.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
September 2, 2019 - October 14, 2023Diploma in Animation at Nanyang Polytechnic
April 6, 2015 - May 4, 2018Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Diploma in Animation at NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment
Skills
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