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COURSE INSTRUCTOR Thalia Tran

Online course, batch #04

Role: Sr. Game UI/UX Designer
Studio: Gameloft · Eighth Era · Seedworld · Gamegabyte
Active: 2018 → now
Based: HCMC · Vietnam

07 Roles held
04 Speaking sessions
04 Recognitions

Figma
UI Design
Game UI/UX
Prototyping
Creative Direction
Game Design
Branding
Studio Management
AAA
Web2/3
Unreal Engine
Miro
Slack
Confluence
Jira
Adobe
Agile
Scrum
Stakeholder
SaaS
Illustration
Mentorship

Figma
UI Design
Game UI/UX
Prototyping
Creative Direction
Game Design
Branding
Studio Management
AAA
Web2/3
Unreal Engine
Miro
Slack
Confluence
Jira
Adobe
Agile
Scrum
Stakeholder
SaaS
Illustration
Mentorship

Experience

Experience & Expertise

#Work experience

01
Sr. Game UI/UX Designer
- Eighth Era Studios
- 1/2025 - Now
- The United States
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize design concepts and iterate based on feedback.
- Develop and maintain design systems that ensure consistency across all game interfaces and visual elements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including developers, artists, and product managers to ensure cohesive game design.
- Figma
- UI Design
- Game UI/UX
- Prototyping
02
Founder, Creative Director
- Gamegabyte Studio
- July 2025 - Now
- Vietnam
- Building Gamegabyte from the ground up - a studio dedicated to crafting fun, accessible, and beautiful browser game experiences.
- Direct all aspects of creative vision, brand identity, and production pipeline.
- Oversee end-to-end production - from concept, design, and development to marketing launch.
- Creative Direction
- Game Design
- Branding
- Studio Management
03
Sr. Game UI/UX Designer
- Seedworld Studio
- April 2024 - Now
- Singapore
- Fully responsible for Game Interface and Interactive Experience design for Seedworld, an AAA title integrating Web2 and Web3 technologies.
- Established a scalable in-game UI design system supporting gameplay features, HUD elements, menus, overlays, and future expansion.
- Collaborated closely with the Art Director, Game Designers, and Game Engineers to make strategic decisions improving usability, clarity, and player immersion.
- AAA
- Web2/3
- Figma
- Unreal Engine
- Miro
- Slack
- Confluence
- Jira
04
Lead UI/UX Creative Design
- Gameloft
- March 2024 - July 2024
- Vietnam
- Owned UI/UX design for game-supporting platforms and internal tools, collaborating closely with engineers and product teams.
- Communicated with clients/stakeholders to ensure the designs meet expectations and align with project goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver game-supporting interfaces aligned with production and performance constraints.
- Figma
- Adobe
- Jira
- Confluence
- Miro
05
Sr. UI/UX Creative Designer
- Gameloft
- November 2021 - March 2024
- Vietnam
- Crafting user-focused interfaces for Gameloft's gaming website, Gameloft Branding and other internal tools.
- Handled the entire UX flow from wireframing to high fidelity mockups leading to a more streamlined process for the design team.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our designs are visually engaging and intuitive.
- Figma
- Adobe
- Jira
- Confluence
- Miro
06
Product Manager
- Tungtung JSC
- January 2021 - December 2021
- Vietnam
- Monitored product progress and ensured smooth delivery within the Agile framework.
- Acted as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive team efficiency.
- Met with clients and delivered project pitches, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
- Agile
- Scrum
- Stakeholder
- Jira
- Confluence
07
Product Designer
- Simplamo
- January 2018 - November 2021
- Vietnam
- Took full responsibility for designing the user interface and user experience of mobile and web applications, with a focus on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products.
- Fully responsible for company branding, including mascot creation, UI assets, graphic design, and illustrations.
- Guided and mentored team members, fostering collaboration and skill development.
- SaaS
- Branding
- Illustration
- Mentorship

Credentials

2018 → 2025

Notable Achievements

04 records

Top 5 featured UI Artists by UIPEEPS COMMUNITY 2025
MVP Award at Gameloft Hall of Fame 2023
Top 10 featured animators of the week by Lottieflies 2020
Hit video animation maker: MỘT ĐÊM SAY (X) - THỊNH SUY reached ~50M views 2018

Teaching Qualification

03 records

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in TESOL, verified by AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network - Quality Assurance) - Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.
Teaching practicum in Malaysia - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
IELTS 7.0

Speaking

Speaker

2025 → 2026

> 11.09.26 TALK-01
Howard UI Design Tournament

Hosted by Howard Le

A live tournament where participants design in real time from a randomly selected topic. Alongside game design skills, contestants must manage their time effectively throughout the two-day competition.
- Live Tournament
- Game UI Design
- Time Management
- 2-day Event
> 28.02.26 TALK-02
Howard Le Talkshow: From Product Designer to game UI Design

Online Event hosted by Howard Le

A deep-dive talkshow on the real journey of becoming a Game UI Designer, from personal experiences and industry insights to collaboration mindset, Game UI thinking, and the truth about salary & hiring expectations.
- Online Event
- Talkshow
- Game UI/UX
- Career
> 28.12.25 TALK-03
Real to Realm Workshop

University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City

A hands-on workshop introducing game UI/UX fundamentals and guiding students from traditional design thinking to immersive, interactive game experiences.
- Workshop
- Game UI/UX
- Education
- Hands-on
> 28.06.25 TALK-04
Creativity with Figma Slides, Draw, Site & Buzz

Friend of Figma HCM

A practical talk on applying Figma Draw to Game UI design, showcasing real-world workflows for building immersive player interfaces.
- Virtual Event
- Figma
- Game UI/UX
- Workflow

Community

Building Vietnam's Game UI/UX Community

#Vietnam Game UI/UX Community

A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of game designers through resource sharing and mentorship.

Established Oct 2, 2025
Founder & Admin: Thalia Tran
500+ active members in 2 months

Join The Vietnam Game UI/UX Community →

Building Vietnam's Game UI/UX Community — Online

Enroll

Enroll In The Course Today.

Pay tuition once and every line on the docket is yours — no upgrade tier, no hidden fees, no upsell.

Video lessons, resources and the right to keep asking for feedback are for life: the course ends, your access does not.

Game UXUI Fundamentals K04

Cohort #04 · Starts 23/10/2026 · Online

Docket GUF-04-2026

LIVE-13W 15 Weeks Of Live Sessions On Discord Included
DOCS-ALL Access To Learning Resources For Students Included
VOD-LIFE Lifetime Access To Video Lessons Included
DSC-PRV Private, Exclusive Discord Community For Students Included
MTR-1V1 Free 1:1 Mentorship, Anytime Included
FBK-INF Unlimited Lifetime Feedback Going Forward Included
CERT-01 Certificate Of Completion Included

Subtotal 6,500,000₫

Group rate · 2 people 6,175,000₫ / person

Group rate · 3+ people 5,525,000₫ / person

Tuition 6,500,000₫

Game UXUI Fundamentals K03

Starts September 2026

Length 15 weeks
Format Live on Discord
Class size 10 – 12 students

Cohorts already open In progress

This cohort has already started — enrolment is closed.

Game UXUI Fundamentals K02

Starts July 2026

Length 15 weeks
Format Live on Discord
Class size 10 – 12 students

Cohorts already open In progress

This cohort has already started — enrolment is closed.

Game UXUI Fundamentals K01

Starts May 2026

Length 15 weeks
Format Live on Discord
Class size 10 – 12 students

Cohorts already open In progress

This cohort has already started — enrolment is closed.

#CONTACT

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COURSE INSTRUCTOR Thalia Tran

Sr. Game UI/UX Designer

Founder, Creative Director

Sr. Game UI/UX Designer

Lead UI/UX Creative Design

Sr. UI/UX Creative Designer

Product Manager

Product Designer

Howard UI Design Tournament

Howard Le Talkshow: From Product Designer to game UI Design

Real to Realm Workshop

Creativity with Figma Slides, Draw, Site & Buzz

Enroll In The Course Today.

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