I am a dedicated Visual Development Artist with expertise in creating compelling illustrations and enhancing project engagement by up to 33% through strategic design and collaboration. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and digital illustration, and I specialize in elevating game visuals and streamlining artistic workflows. Currently, I am working remotely as an Intern Video Game Artist at Games For Love, where I create high-quality 2D and 3D assets, collaborate on captivating game designs, and help improve overall project quality and player satisfaction. My passion lies in bringing artistic vision to life while working effectively within a creative team.

Kiya Danielle Charles

I am a dedicated Visual Development Artist with expertise in creating compelling illustrations and enhancing project engagement by up to 33% through strategic design and collaboration. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and digital illustration, and I specialize in elevating game visuals and streamlining artistic workflows. Currently, I am working remotely as an Intern Video Game Artist at Games For Love, where I create high-quality 2D and 3D assets, collaborate on captivating game designs, and help improve overall project quality and player satisfaction. My passion lies in bringing artistic vision to life while working effectively within a creative team.

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I am a dedicated Visual Development Artist with expertise in creating compelling illustrations and enhancing project engagement by up to 33% through strategic design and collaboration. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and digital illustration, and I specialize in elevating game visuals and streamlining artistic workflows.

Currently, I am working remotely as an Intern Video Game Artist at Games For Love, where I create high-quality 2D and 3D assets, collaborate on captivating game designs, and help improve overall project quality and player satisfaction. My passion lies in bringing artistic vision to life while working effectively within a creative team.

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Work Experience

Illustrator at Dow Creative Enterprises
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed engaging and family-friendly illustrations for the Nurse Florence® children's health book series. Ensured effective communication while maintaining high standards of progress and quality throughout the project.
Video Game Artist Intern at Games For Love
July 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with an internal team to integrate and organize assets in Unity, ensured alignment with artistic direction, and refined artwork based on feedback for game development.
Video Game Artist at Games For Love
January 1, 2025 - Present
Elevated game visuals by designing 50+ high-quality 2D and 3D assets, boosting player engagement by 30%. Collaborated with the design team to craft captivating puzzles, resulting in a 25% increase in player engagement and satisfaction through a streamlined user experience. Streamlined transfer of over 200 art assets from artists to programmers in Unity, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing asset-related errors. Steered artistic alignment and enhanced 15+ artwork pieces based on constructive feedback, elevating overall project quality and audience engagement.
2D Artist - Tic-Tac-Takeover Project at Games For Love
July 31, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Redesigned and upgraded Tic-Tac-Toe with expanded grids, multiple win patterns, and game-altering conditions featuring a variety of artistic themes including Pirate theme art created by me.
Background Painter/Colorist at Hot Singles
May 31, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Worked on a 5-month project as a background painter for a short animation film about a man stalked by a monster posing as a single lady, contributing to the visual depth and storytelling of the project.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at Arcadia University
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Illustration at The University of The Arts
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024

Qualifications

Dean’s List - The University of The Arts
August 22, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Dean’s List - The University of The Arts
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Dean’s List - The University of The Arts
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Dean’s List - Arcadia University
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Dean’s List - Arcadia University
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Featured In First Year Student Show
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Presidential Award for Creativity & Dean's Scholarship for Artistic Merit
July 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming
    uniE621 Castle Scene - Mother Of Pearl Thesis
    One of the cutscene backgrounds for my Thesis illustrator
    uniE621 Mother Of Pearl Thesis Cover Art
    Cover Art for my 2025 Thesis Mother Of Pearl illustrator