Darren is a California and Rome based illustrator. He designs backgrounds and illustrations for animation, advertising, and editorial work, having over 5 years of credits on series such as Stillwater (Gaumont Animation / Apple TV+), Invincible Fight Girl (Cartoon Network), and Golden Axe (Titmouse, Inc.). With expertise across diverse pipelines and disciplines, he has the ability to adapt efficiently according to the needs of different projects.…

Darren Huang

Darren is a California and Rome based illustrator. He designs backgrounds and illustrations for animation, advertising, and editorial work, having over 5 years of credits on series such as Stillwater (Gaumont Animation / Apple TV+), Invincible Fight Girl (Cartoon Network), and Golden Axe (Titmouse, Inc.). With expertise across diverse pipelines and disciplines, he has the ability to adapt efficiently according to the needs of different projects.…

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Darren is a California and Rome based illustrator. He designs backgrounds and illustrations for animation, advertising, and editorial work, having over 5 years of credits on series such as Stillwater (Gaumont Animation / Apple TV+), Invincible Fight Girl (Cartoon Network), and Golden Axe (Titmouse, Inc.). With expertise across diverse pipelines and disciplines, he has the ability to adapt efficiently according to the needs of different projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Background Designer at Cartoon Network
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Season 1 background design for an animated series; collaborated with the art director and design team to meet deadlines.
Background Designer at Cartoon Network
August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Freelance background design for Victor and Valentino; contributed to layout and scene composition.
Background Designer at Cartoon Network
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Season 2 background designer for the series; collaborated with the art and design teams to maintain visual consistency.
Background Designer at Gaumont Animation
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Stillwater background designer; executed background layouts for the upcoming animated series based on Golden Axe arcade games; worked with the art director, design team, and production to meet deadlines.
Background Designer at Titmouse Studios
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Background layouts for the Golden Axe arcade-based series; collaborated with art director, design team, and production to meet deadlines.
Background Designer at Cartoon Network
May 2, 2022 - September 2, 2023
Background layouts for Invincible Fight Girl; worked closely with the art director and production to meet schedules.
Background Designer at Bento Box Entertainment
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Background designer for Wolf Boy and the Everything Factory; contributed to layout and color decisions.
Background Designer at Titmouse Studios (Golden Axe)
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Created background designs and assets for Golden Axe project; collaborated with art director and design team to deliver background layouts on schedule.
Background Designer at Cartoon Network (Invincible Fight Girl)
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Background designer for Season 1 of Invincible Fight Girl.
Background Designer at Cartoon Network (Invincible Fight Girl)
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Background designer for Season 2 of Invincible Fight Girl.
Background Designer at Cartoon Network (Victor and Valentino)
August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Freelance Background Designer for the series.
Background Designer at Gaumont Animation (Stillwater)
March 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Executed background layouts for the Stillwater series based on the Golden Axe arcade games; coordinated with art director and production to meet deadlines.
Freelance Background Designer at Cartoon Network (Invincible Fight Girl)
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Continued work on backgrounds for Season 2 of Invincible Fight Girl.
Background Designer at BenTo Box Entertainment (Wolf Boy and the Everything Factory)
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Background designer supporting production; created assets and layouts for episodes.
Freelance Illustrator at Laundry Studios
May 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance illustration work.

Education

BFA Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
BFA Illustration (Entertainment Arts) at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
History and Cultural Heritage of the Church at Pontifical Gregorian University
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026
BFA Illustration, Entertainment Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
History and Cultural Heritage of the Church at Pontifical Gregorian University
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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