Where Visual Design Meets 3D
Hello! 👋 I’m Michelle Ong, a Visual Designer & 3D Artist based in Singapore.
I create visuals by bridging 3D production and graphic design. My background spans across animation studios, game development, and brand marketing which gives me an end-to-end creative perspective.
On the 3D side, I work across the full pipeline: modelling, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering. On the design side, I handle marketing graphics & decks, motion graphics, visual identity and a little bit of UI/UX. Currently, I focus on elevating brands through product renders, mascot-driven content, and brand marketing assets.
Much of my inspiration comes from everyday creative references and influences, which continue to shape how I approach design.
Taken halfway up the 999 steps at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China. It was tiring, but slowly and surely we made it to the top!
Experience
Intern
Mar 2016 - May 2016
Contributed to 10+ deliverables for commercial and television projects, gaining production pipeline experience in animation, motion graphics, and VFX under fast-paced creative studio deadlines.
3D Generalist
Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
Delivered 30+ high-quality 3D animations and broadcast-quality VFX for enterprise clients including Razer, Standard Chartered, and CNA that reached 2M+ viewers across television and digital platforms.
Mixed Reality Artist
Mar 2020 - Apr 2025
Contributed to 20+ AR/VR applications, immersive web experiences, and experiential marketing assets for premium clients including OCBC, StarHub, and SMU across mobile, web, and MR headset platforms. Optimised cross-platform 3D workflows with development teams, achieving 30% faster load times without compromising quality.
Marketing & Brand Creative
May 2025 - Now
Developed GO-GENIE 3D mascot brand system and marketing ecosystem, serving as lead creative across 50+ deliverables including social campaigns, event graphics, and corporate videos. Established visual identity guidelines that unified brand presence across 6 digital platforms strengthening brand recognition.
Stack
3D Production
Creating 3D visuals and animations for products and characters
Autodesk Maya
Substance Painter
Blender
Design & Illustration
Designing across brand, illustration and digital collateral
Photoshop
Illustrator
Canva
Motion & Video
Animating graphics and video content for storytelling and engagement
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Workflow & Ideation
Supporting creative development, planning, and collaborative workflows
Miro
AI Tools (GPT/Claude/etc)