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Hi, I’m Edel Tripp, a passionate illustrator and creative consultant with a background in media arts and animation. I’ve worked with various clients across the globe, from creating concept art and world-building illustrations to graphic design and character development. I love bringing ideas to life with a combination of traditional and digital art techniques.
Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects in gaming, publishing, and digital media while honing my skills in 3D animation, motion graphics, and cartography. I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges and collaborate on innovative projects that push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
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Work Experience
Illustrator, Creative Consultant at Advanced Education Research and Development Fund
December 1, 2023 - PresentResponsible for creating illustrations as proof of concept for world building in games, including environments such as buildings, parks, land expansions, and interiors. Involved in sketching concept art designs, color key samples, and polished finalizations for in-game implementation.
Designer, Creative Consultant at EGO Punch LLC
May 1, 2016 - PresentStudio specializing in TV/digital mass media and event planning. Developed characters, convention floorplans, logos, flyers, motion graphics, concept art, and manga lettering. Integral in bringing Toei Animation into the region.
Senior Graphic Designer/Design Director at Connection Systems LLC/Cyberpoint International LLC
July 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025Cartographer/GIS Analyst, executed photo composition, information graphics, topographical maps, isometric network maps, logos, and training collateral for digital and print media in a high secret environment.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Global Assistance, Management & Training
March 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Created illustrations and typography for children’s books, including storyboards and character design for multiple published titles.
Logistics Technician at ManTech International
March 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025Handled freight and receiving, delivery, data entry of customer assets, inventory control, warehouse organization, and general problem solving.
Concept Artist, Creative Consultant at Royal College of London
May 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Illustrator and concept artist collaborating with fashion design and art direction on wearable technology with sketching, on-model mockups, and color theory.
Graphics Specialist at Rivera Consulting Group, Army Marketing and Research Group
May 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Provided graphic support for branding, compositing, graphics, and printing services to GOARMY Brand Managers and Army Marketing personnel.
Data Technician at SPEC-PRO, Drug Enforcement Administration
September 30, 2013 - July 23, 2025Conducted background investigations, data entry, FBI fingerprinting, record keeping, and scheduling for a high secret environment.
Photo Technician / Graphics Director / Editorial Illustrator at Freelance - Star Publishing Company
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Edited, composited, airbrushed, and color-corrected photos for print and web; created cartography and info graphics; conceptualized illustrations accompanying articles and won the first award for Editorial Illustration from the Virginia Press Association.
Illustrator, Creative Consultant at Advanced Education Research and Development Fund
December 1, 2023 - PresentCreation of illustrations as a proof of concept for "world building" including but not limited to in-game environment options such as buildings, parks, land expansions, isometric maps, close-up external views, interiors, and murals. Responsibilities include sketching concept art designs for initial approval, creating color key samples for each step, and polished finalization for in-game implementation.
Designer, Creative Consultant at EGO Punch LLC
May 1, 2016 - PresentRemote freelance work specializing in TV/digital mass media and event planning. Tasks included character development, convention floorplan design, logos, flyers, motion graphics, concept art, and manga lettering. Integral in bringing Toei Animation into the region.
Senior Graphic Designer/Design Director at Connection Systems LLC / Cyberpoint International LLC
July 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025Cartographer/GIS Analyst role involving executed photo composition, information graphics, topographical maps, network maps (isometric), logos, and training collateral for digital and print media. Worked in a high secret environment.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Global Assistance, Management & Training
March 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Created illustrations and typography for books including "Footsie & Lunko meet Captain Al" and storyboards and character design for "Footsie & Lunko discover a Princess," collaborating with the author Mike J. Krueger Ed.D.
Logistics Technician at ManTech International
March 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025Handled freight/receiving, delivery, data entry of customer asset transactions, inventory control, daily receiving log, warehouse organization, record filing, and general problem solving.
Concept Artist, Creative Consultant at Royal College of London
May 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Collaborated with fashion designer and art director Natalie Hahn on wearable technology, responsible for sketches, on-model mockups, and color theory.
Graphics Specialist at Rivera Consulting Group, Army Marketing and Research Group
May 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Provided graphics support for GOARMY Brand Managers and personnel for branding, compositing, graphics, and printing services.
Data Technician at SPEC-PRO, Drug Enforcement Administration
September 30, 2013 - July 23, 2025Conducted background investigations for future government employment including data entry, FBI fingerprinting, record keeping, and OPM investigator scheduling in a high secret environment.
Photo Technician / Graphics Director, Editorial Illustrator at Freelance - Star Publishing Company
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Editing, compositing, airbrushing and color-correcting photos for print and web. Created cartography and information graphics. Conceptualized editorial illustrations and was awarded the first-ever award for Editorial Illustration from the Virginia Press Association in the publication’s history.
Illustrator, Creative Consultant at Advanced Education Research and Development Fund
December 1, 2023 - PresentCreation of illustrations as proof of concept for world building including in-game environment options such as buildings, parks, land expansions, isometric maps, close up external views, interiors, and art for murals. Sketching concept art designs for initial approval, color key samples for steps, and polished finalization for in-game implementation.
Designer, Creative Consultant at EGO Punch LLC
May 1, 2016 - PresentStudio specialization in TV/digital mass media and event planning. Responsibilities included character development, convention floorplan design, logos, flyers, motion graphics, concept art, and manga lettering. Integral in bringing Toei Animation into the region.
Senior Graphic Designer/Design Director at Connection Systems LLC/Cyberpoint International LLC
July 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025Cartographer/GIS Analyst providing photo composition, information graphics, topographical and network maps (isometric), logos, and training collateral for digital and print media. Worked in a high secret environment.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Global Assistance, Management & Training
March 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Created illustrations and typography for 'Footsie & Lunko meet Captain Al' (2015) and storyboards & character design for 'Footsie & Lunko discover a Princess' (2016).
Logistics Technician at ManTech International
March 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025Handled freight/receiving, delivery, data entry of customer asset transactions, inventory control, receiving logs, warehouse organization, record filing, and problem solving.
Concept Artist, Creative Consultant at Royal College of London
May 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Collaborated with fashion designer and art director on wearable technology including sketches, on-model mockups, and color theory.
Graphics Specialist at Rivera Consulting Group, Army Marketing and Research Group
May 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Provided graphics support for GOARMY brand managers including branding, compositing, graphics, and printing services.
Data Technician at SPEC-PRO, Drug Enforcement Administration
September 30, 2013 - July 23, 2025Conducted background investigations for future government employment including data entry, FBI fingerprinting, record keeping, and OPM investigator scheduling in a high secret environment.
Photo Technician / Graphics Director, Editorial Illustrator at Free lance-Star Publishing Company
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Edited, composited, airbrushed, and color-corrected photos for print and web. Produced cartography and information graphics. Created conceptualized illustrations for articles. Awarded the first-ever editorial illustration award in the publication’s 187 year history.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Art Institute of Washington Arlington, Virginia
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Art Institute of Washington
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Art Institute of Washington
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Education, Gaming
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