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Growing up with a computer engineer father and a traditional artist mother, I learned early that video game art is a perfect bridge between technology and creativity. I enjoy crafting environmental props and textures, and I love expanding my skills with Substance Designer. I’m an avid learner, always seeking opportunities to grow my game development abilities. I’m excited to help your team transport players into the unique worlds you build. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating design intent into polished 2D and 3D assets, and I’m motivated to contribute to memorable, visually cohesive game experiences.…Growing up with a computer engineer father and a traditional artist mother, I learned early that video game art is a perfect bridge between technology and creativity. I enjoy crafting environmental props and textures, and I love expanding my skills with Substance Designer. I’m an avid learner, always seeking opportunities to grow my game development abilities. I’m excited to help your team transport players into the unique worlds you build. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating design intent into polished 2D and 3D assets, and I’m motivated to contribute to memorable, visually cohesive game experiences.

Ava Nance

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Growing up with a computer engineer father and a traditional artist mother, I learned early that video game art is a perfect bridge between technology and creativity. I enjoy crafting environmental props and textures, and I love expanding my skills with Substance Designer. I’m an avid learner, always seeking opportunities to grow my game development abilities. I’m excited to help your team transport players into the unique worlds you build. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating design intent into polished 2D and 3D assets, and I’m motivated to contribute to memorable, visually cohesive game experiences.…Growing up with a computer engineer father and a traditional artist mother, I learned early that video game art is a perfect bridge between technology and creativity. I enjoy crafting environmental props and textures, and I love expanding my skills with Substance Designer. I’m an avid learner, always seeking opportunities to grow my game development abilities. I’m excited to help your team transport players into the unique worlds you build. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating design intent into polished 2D and 3D assets, and I’m motivated to contribute to memorable, visually cohesive game experiences.

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Growing up with a computer engineer father and a traditional artist mother, I learned early that video game art is a perfect bridge between technology and creativity. I enjoy crafting environmental props and textures, and I love expanding my skills with Substance Designer. I’m an avid learner, always seeking opportunities to grow my game development abilities. I’m excited to help your team transport players into the unique worlds you build.

I thrive in collaborative environments, translating design intent into polished 2D and 3D assets, and I’m motivated to contribute to memorable, visually cohesive game experiences.

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Work Experience

Co-Art Lead at If It Works Studio

June 1, 2024 - Present

Co-art lead for indie game Insanitation (listed on Steam). Modeling and texturing of 3D props. Collaborated with design team on 2D art. Completed promotional 2D key art. Created banners and 2D cut scenes.

Art Lead at Aussie Animal Rescue (Game Development Class Project)

December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Established look and feel of the game, 2D & 3D assets. Collaborated with design team to create Art Bible and Asset list. Created unique stylized textures for high quality assets. Managed art pipeline workflow, supervised general artists. Assessed artists' work, provided constructive feedback, modified for style and consistency.

Small Business Owner at ElfPress (Etsy Store)

August 1, 2024 - Present

Design and create original stationery products. Manage sales and shipments of orders. Manage social media posts on Instagram, YouTube, & TikTok. Create uniform brand style including logo and business cards.

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed

March 1, 2018 - Present

Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style. Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements. Created custom paintings using acrylics on high quality canvas. Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones. Created custom logos for small businesses.