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I am an innovative and visionary Mobile Game Artist and 2D/3D Animator with extensive experience in creative project management and delivering high-impact visuals. I’ve contributed to top-grossing titles across casual, puzzle, and social genres within dynamic gaming environments. My expertise includes crafting stylized 2D animations, designing efficient asset pipelines, and leading visual storytelling efforts that enhance player engagement.
Over my career, I’ve shipped over 20 mobile titles including Home Design Makeover, Zoo World, and Bubble Mania with millions of downloads worldwide. I’ve successfully led teams, managed outsourced art production, and scaled content creation for live service games. Skilled in UI animation as well as character and environment asset creation, I focus on platform optimization and delivering production-ready assets with fidelity and efficiency, always striving to elevate player experience through innovation and polished execution.
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Work Experience
Principal Game Art Generalist at Storm8
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Led asset design and implementation strategies, enhancing visual fidelity and reducing production time across multiple titles. Developed robust animation and art pipelines, increasing asset delivery efficiency and supporting scalable project growth. Produced high-quality 2D/3D animations that elevated user engagement and contributed to improvement in app store ratings. Drove cross-functional collaboration to deliver new features and proprietary tools, accelerating development cycles and improving team synergy. Coordinated structured testing schedules, enabling early issue detection and reducing post-release bugs. Facilitated regular animation team meetings to align priorities and accelerate asset approval timelines. Developed clear outsourcing guides, improving vendor deliverable quality and reducing revision rates. Collaborated with Engineering to implement asset verification tools, improving visual fidelity and storage efficiency; documented and trained art team on best practices to
Principal Animator at Storm8
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2025Led asset design and implementation strategies to enhance visual fidelity and reduce production time. Developed robust animation and art pipelines to increase asset delivery efficiency and support scalable project growth. Produced high-quality 2D/3D animations elevating user engagement and improving app store ratings. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to deliver features and proprietary tools, accelerating development cycles. Coordinated testing schedules for early issue detection, reducing post-release bugs. Led animation team meetings to align priorities and speed asset approvals. Developed outsourcing guides boosting vendor delivery quality and reducing revisions. Collaborated with Engineering to implement asset verification tools, improving visual fidelity and storage efficiency. Documented and trained art teams on workflow best practices.
Senior Animator at Storm8
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Created and shipped animations for multiple mobile games, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards and efficient production timelines.
Animator at Storm8
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Produced animations and supported game art production for casual and puzzle game titles, contributing to increased player engagement.
2D Artist at Rockyou
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Created polished 2D animations that increased player engagement and elevated the user experience. Designed gameplay content and progression systems, contributing to higher player retention and sustained in-game activity. Managed external vendors for asset production, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards, reducing in-house workload. Led art team for Zoo World, aligning visual direction and production goals to meet aggressive delivery timelines and quality benchmarks. Designed high-quality game assets enhancing visual appeal and supporting cohesive brand identity across multiple titles. Shipped social and mobile titles including Zoo World, Toyland, and Hook’d with successful user acquisition and positive feedback.
Principal Game Art Generalist at Storm8
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2025Led asset design and implementation strategies, enhancing visual fidelity and reducing production time across multiple titles. Developed robust animation and art pipelines, increasing asset delivery efficiency and supporting scalable project growth. Produced high-quality 2D/3D animations that elevated user engagement and contributed to improved app store ratings. Drove cross-functional collaboration to deliver new features and proprietary tools, accelerating development cycles and improving team synergy. Coordinated structured testing schedules, enabling early issue detection and reducing post-release bugs. Facilitated regular animation team meetings to align priorities and accelerate asset approval timelines. Developed clear outsourcing guides, improving vendor deliverable quality and reducing revision rates. Collaborated with Engineering to implement asset verification tools, improving visual fidelity and storage efficiency; documented and trained art team on best practices to standa
2D Artist at Rockyou
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Created polished 2D animations that increased player engagement and elevated the user experience. Designed gameplay content and progression systems, contributing to higher player retention and sustained in-game activity. Managed external vendors for asset production, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards, reducing in-house workload. Led art team for Zoo World, aligning visual direction and production goals to meet aggressive delivery timelines and quality benchmarks. Designed high-quality game assets, enhancing visual appeal and supporting cohesive brand identity across multiple titles. Shipped social and mobile titles encompassing Zoo World, Toyland, and Hook’d with successful user acquisition and positive feedback.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, B.A. Fine Arts at University of Kentucky
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, B.A. Biology at Case Western Reserve University
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
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