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Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd, a freelance artist and indie game developer based in Braselton, Georgia. I specialize in visual design, game development, digital art, and 2D animation, with a solid foundation in coding and experience in creating 3D models and interactive content. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring creative concepts to life for diverse projects, from tattoos and game art to product design. Beyond my art work, I have over a decade of experience in customer service and team leadership in the grooming industry, which helps me stay client-focused, organized, and communicative. I’ve collaborated with studios like Obsidian Hearts and Rustling Leaves Games, and I’m always looking for new opportunities to blend art, storytelling, and interactive design with a friendly, proactive approach.…Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd, a freelance artist and indie game developer based in Braselton, Georgia. I specialize in visual design, game development, digital art, and 2D animation, with a solid foundation in coding and experience in creating 3D models and interactive content. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring creative concepts to life for diverse projects, from tattoos and game art to product design. Beyond my art work, I have over a decade of experience in customer service and team leadership in the grooming industry, which helps me stay client-focused, organized, and communicative. I’ve collaborated with studios like Obsidian Hearts and Rustling Leaves Games, and I’m always looking for new opportunities to blend art, storytelling, and interactive design with a friendly, proactive approach.

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Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd, a freelance artist and indie game developer based in Braselton, Georgia. I specialize in visual design, game development, digital art, and 2D animation, with a solid foundation in coding and experience in creating 3D models and interactive content. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring creative concepts to life for diverse projects, from tattoos and game art to product design. Beyond my art work, I have over a decade of experience in customer service and team leadership in the grooming industry, which helps me stay client-focused, organized, and communicative. I’ve collaborated with studios like Obsidian Hearts and Rustling Leaves Games, and I’m always looking for new opportunities to blend art, storytelling, and interactive design with a friendly, proactive approach.…Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd, a freelance artist and indie game developer based in Braselton, Georgia. I specialize in visual design, game development, digital art, and 2D animation, with a solid foundation in coding and experience in creating 3D models and interactive content. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring creative concepts to life for diverse projects, from tattoos and game art to product design. Beyond my art work, I have over a decade of experience in customer service and team leadership in the grooming industry, which helps me stay client-focused, organized, and communicative. I’ve collaborated with studios like Obsidian Hearts and Rustling Leaves Games, and I’m always looking for new opportunities to blend art, storytelling, and interactive design with a friendly, proactive approach.

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Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd, a freelance artist and indie game developer based in Braselton, Georgia. I specialize in visual design, game development, digital art, and 2D animation, with a solid foundation in coding and experience in creating 3D models and interactive content. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring creative concepts to life for diverse projects, from tattoos and game art to product design.

Beyond my art work, I have over a decade of experience in customer service and team leadership in the grooming industry, which helps me stay client-focused, organized, and communicative. I’ve collaborated with studios like Obsidian Hearts and Rustling Leaves Games, and I’m always looking for new opportunities to blend art, storytelling, and interactive design with a friendly, proactive approach.

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Language

Korean

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Work Experience

Artist at Obsidian Hearts

July 1, 2022 - Present

Communicate with clients to discuss ideas and designs that best fit their needs for events and projects. Create custom art, including digital art, pottery, logos, paintings, and cosplay accessories. Expanding into custom clothing (bags, hats) and wearable art.

Game Developer & Artist at Rustling Leaves Games

November 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborate with team members to design unique characters, game mechanics, dialogue, world-building, and storyboarding. Beta test games and promote upcoming projects through social media. Work with animators and art directors to create high-quality game animations and cinematics.

Pet stylist & Experience Lead at PetSmart

September 1, 2019 - Present

Ensure comfort and satisfaction for both staff and customers. Style and groom dogs, working closely with pet parents to customize care and style. Train new hires, maintain a clean work environment, and manage recurring appointments.

Grooming Salon Manager/Owner at The Pretty Poodle

July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Educate pet parents on proper coat care, suitable haircuts for breeds, and health concerns discovered during grooming. Manage inventory, order supplies, and organize the salon. Develop creative ads, videos, and promotional marketing materials.

Pets stylist & Experience Lead at PetSmart

September 1, 2019 - Present

Ensure comfort and satisfaction for staff and customers; style and groom dogs, work closely with pet parents to customize care and style; train new hires, maintain a clean work environment, and manage recurring appointments.

Artist / Marketer at Rustling Leaves Games

November 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborating on character designs, game mechanics, dialogue, world-building, and storyboarding; beta testing and promoting new games on social media; coordinating with other artists on animations/cinematic to pass to the art director.

Pet Stylist / Experience Lead at PetSmart

September 1, 2016 - Present

As the salon experience lead, ensured staff, customers, and pets were comfortable and happy; as groomer, consulted with pet parents on haircuts/baths, performed styling and bathing, promoted recurring appointments, maintained grooming area cleanliness, and trained new hires.

Manager at The Pretty Poodle

July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Managed grooming salon; educated pet parents on coat care and breed-appropriate haircuts; identified abnormal skin issues; ordered supplies, trained staff, organized the shop, and created ads, videos, and photo ideas for advertising.

Sales Associate / Temporary Assistant Manager at Things Remembered

May 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Ensured products were presented well; handled engraving, packaging, and gift wrapping; operated the register, and performed opening/closing tasks as needed.

Barista at Starbucks

June 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Maintained cleanliness of cafe and restrooms; prepared beverages, took orders, served customers, and assisted with opening/closing.