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I am an experienced, talented and passionate Artist, Art Director, Game Art Manager, Illustrator and Animator with strong organizational skills, eager to share my knowledge and skills, as well as pick up new skills of my own in any creative environment. I'm ready to help build team culture and achieve company goals with a strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling artwork at a very high standard.…I am an experienced, talented and passionate Artist, Art Director, Game Art Manager, Illustrator and Animator with strong organizational skills, eager to share my knowledge and skills, as well as pick up new skills of my own in any creative environment. I'm ready to help build team culture and achieve company goals with a strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling artwork at a very high standard.

David Hardy

Art Director, Artist, Caricature Artist, +6

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I am an experienced, talented and passionate Artist, Art Director, Game Art Manager, Illustrator and Animator with strong organizational skills, eager to share my knowledge and skills, as well as pick up new skills of my own in any creative environment. I'm ready to help build team culture and achieve company goals with a strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling artwork at a very high standard.…I am an experienced, talented and passionate Artist, Art Director, Game Art Manager, Illustrator and Animator with strong organizational skills, eager to share my knowledge and skills, as well as pick up new skills of my own in any creative environment. I'm ready to help build team culture and achieve company goals with a strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling artwork at a very high standard.

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I am an experienced, talented and passionate Artist, Art Director, Game Art Manager, Illustrator and Animator with strong organizational skills, eager to share my knowledge and skills, as well as pick up new skills of my own in any creative environment. I’m ready to help build team culture and achieve company goals with a strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling artwork at a very high standard.

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Game Art Manager/Senior Illustrator at Lightning Box Games

January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026

Art Director/Game Art Manager/Senior Illustrator at Lightning Box Games, Sydney

January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026

Led creative team to develop and implement engaging, high quality game visuals. Collaborated with designers and developers to ensure cohesive project execution. Directed art style guidelines for multiple gaming projects, enhancing brand identity. Created high quality art and engaging characters from concept to final art for many game projects. Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of assets. Managed design team resources by delegating tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and workload capacity. Mentored junior artists, fostering skill development and collaboration within the team.

Author / Children's Book Illustrator at David Hardy Illustration

October 1, 2008 - November 1, 2025

Illustrated 12 published Children's books including the highly acclaimed 'Welcome to Our Country' series, published by Allen & Unwin. Authored and illustrated 'Alfie's Search for Destiny' and 'Alfie's Big Wish' published by Magabala Books. Collaborated with editors to refine manuscripts and improve overall quality of published works.

Clean Up Animation Supervisor/Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios

February 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008

Worked closely with Artists to ensure scene consistency and quality. Provided direction and feedback for character animations and engaged in conference calls with Executives regarding scene completions.

Clean Up Animation Supervisor/Director at Walt Disney Animation Studio's

February 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008

As a Clean Up Supervisor/Director, I worked closely with all the Artists, handing out each scene with a full explanation on the importance of how to treat each scene, as well as providing direction and the Artist with drawings to follow through on to make each character in every scene consistent. I would also view every scene in the film and make changes and corrections when needed, also having conference calls with Executives in L.A. when scenes are completed for approval.