Hi, I'm Anton Dirkin, an accomplished illustrator and studio artist with over 10 years of international experience in media entertainment design. I favour a more hands on illustration style and enjoy combing both analog and digital techniques. I am currently working on a large personal project but I am always open to opportunities and would like to know more about your idea.

Hi, I'm Anton Dirkin, an accomplished illustrator and studio artist with over 10 years of international experience in media entertainment design. I favour a more hands on illustration style and enjoy combing both analog and digital techniques. I am currently working on a large personal project but I am always open to opportunities and would like to know more about your idea.

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Hi, I’m Anton Dirkin, an accomplished illustrator and studio artist with over 10 years of international experience in media entertainment design. I favour a more hands on illustration style and enjoy combing both analog and digital techniques. I am currently working on a large personal project but I am always open to opportunities and would like to know more about your idea.

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Language

German
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance
January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024
Freelance illustrator and studio designer providing artistic services for various clients, focusing on illustration and design in media entertainment.
BG Painter and Layout artist at Yeti Farm Creative
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Worked on background painting and layout tasks for animation projects, contributing to the visual development and production quality.
Designer at Yeti Farm Creative
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Design tasks related to media entertainment, including visual development and production design for animation and related projects.
Freelance Illustrator/studio designer at Vancouver, BC
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Providing freelance illustration and studio design services focusing on character design, backgrounds, and overall visual development.
Visual arts lecturer at NHTV/IGAD
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Lectured visual arts with a focus on 2D design principles, mentoring graduates, and contributing to curriculum development.
Studio designer at Studio B/DHX Media
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Studio designer working on character design and background layouts for animated TV shows and media entertainment projects.
Freelance Illustrator/studio designer at Vancouver, BC
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Freelance illustration and studio design work focusing on media entertainment design and illustration.
Freelance Illustrator/studio designer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Provided illustration and studio design services specializing in visual development, character, prop, background painting, and layout for various media entertainment projects.
Visual arts lecturer at NHTV/IGAD
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Lectured in visual arts, increased knowledge base of 2D design principles for the program curriculum and mentored graduates in the gaming academy.
Studio designer at Studio B/DHX Media
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Worked as a studio designer focusing on character design, background design, and layout in children’s TV animation productions.
Freelance Illustrator/studio designer at Freelance
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Provided freelance illustration and studio design services for various projects in Vancouver including character design and background layout.
Designer at Yeti Farm Creative
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Worked as a designer contributing to background painting and layout artistry.
BG Painter and Layout artist at Yeti Farm Creative
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Specialized in background paintings and layout contributions for the studio's animation projects.
Freelance at Freelance
December 31, 2019 - June 5, 2024
Continued freelance work as illustrator and studio designer.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 Luftballon
    Illustration used for iPhone skin illustrator designer
    uniE621 CRZ
    Winning illustration competition for Atomic Mushroom - Robert De Castro's Combat R Zero vinyl robot figures.
    uniE621 Kroinks
    Own personal IP. Development visuals for a potential children's book about space critters that reuse and refurbish space junk. illustrator designer