Michelle Boyd

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Hi, I’m Michelle Boyd, a freelance artist and indie game developer based in Braselton, Georgia.

About

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.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 10 roles

Artist / Marketer · Rustling Leaves GamesNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

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.

Game Developer & Artist · Rustling Leaves GamesNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

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.

Manager · The Pretty PoodleJul 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

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.

Grooming Salon Manager/Owner · The Pretty PoodleJul 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos
Artist · Obsidian HeartsJul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
Pets stylist & Experience Lead · PetSmartSep 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos
Pet stylist & Experience Lead · PetSmartSep 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos
Pet Stylist / Experience Lead · PetSmartSep 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

Education· 6

Media Arts & Animation · The Art Institute of Atlanta2017 – 2021
High School Diploma · Homewood-Flossmoor High School2030 – 2015
Media Arts & Animation · The Art Institute of Atlanta2017 – 2021
High School Diploma · Homewood-Flossmoor High School2030 – 2015

Certifications and awards

Game Writing Certification2030 – 2026
Game Writing Certification2030 – 2026
Game Writing Certification2030 – 2026

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