Freelance concept artist and illustrator of over 6 years working in a range of mediums from 2D to 3D, traditional and digital. Primarily, my work focuses on organics such as characters and creatures, although I am very much interested in expanding and refining my skills in other areas like environments. Most significantly, I was hired as a concept artist for Supermassive Games + Bandai on their newest game, Little Nightmares 3, which won awards on best visuals at Gamescom. I helped design one of the main playable characters, Alone, and a number of the creatures, props and antagonists such as the giant Baby Doll featured in their promo trailers. I worked closely with a small concept team with two art directors where I implemented feedback and helped on other areas like compositing. I mainly work in 2D, traditional and digital, however I am also very proficient in organic 3D sculpting for concept. Would also love to branch out to sculpting for minis.

Emily Young Chapman

Freelance concept artist and illustrator of over 6 years working in a range of mediums from 2D to 3D, traditional and digital. Primarily, my work focuses on organics such as characters and creatures, although I am very much interested in expanding and refining my skills in other areas like environments. Most significantly, I was hired as a concept artist for Supermassive Games + Bandai on their newest game, Little Nightmares 3, which won awards on best visuals at Gamescom. I helped design one of the main playable characters, Alone, and a number of the creatures, props and antagonists such as the giant Baby Doll featured in their promo trailers. I worked closely with a small concept team with two art directors where I implemented feedback and helped on other areas like compositing. I mainly work in 2D, traditional and digital, however I am also very proficient in organic 3D sculpting for concept. Would also love to branch out to sculpting for minis.

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Freelance concept artist and illustrator of over 6 years working in a range of mediums from 2D to 3D, traditional and digital.

Primarily, my work focuses on organics such as characters and creatures, although I am very much interested in expanding and refining my skills in other areas like environments.

Most significantly, I was hired as a concept artist for Supermassive Games + Bandai on their newest game, Little Nightmares 3, which won awards on best visuals at Gamescom. I helped design one of the main playable characters, Alone, and a number of the creatures, props and antagonists such as the giant Baby Doll featured in their promo trailers. I worked closely with a small concept team with two art directors where I implemented feedback and helped on other areas like compositing.

I mainly work in 2D, traditional and digital, however I am also very proficient in organic 3D sculpting for concept. Would also love to branch out to sculpting for minis.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Vize Creative (Illustration Agency)
June 1, 2022 - December 18, 2024
Providing illustration services for a range of clients through this agency.
Character Designer at Play XD
March 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Designed characters to match client style guides for two briefs; produced reference materials and iterated with feedback.
Illustrator at Imagine FX / Future
July 1, 2023 - Present
Commissioned by Imagine FX magazine; provided 2D/3D creature design and other artwork; contributed to workshops and education content.
Illustrator at XR Games
February 28, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Worked on a project proposal design, creating characters and creatures for a popular IP brief.
Character Designer at Play XD
December 31, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Worked on two briefs on various design tasks, replicating specific styles and creating character concepts and creatures.
Freelance Concept artist at XR Games
January 1, 2022 - February 24, 2022
Contract based. short term project. Illustration and concepts strictly for a proposal Pitch for their Starship Troopers game
Illustrator at Imagine FX
July 1, 2023 - July 26, 2023
Commissioned by Imagine FX magazine to create artwork for issues 2023 and 2024.
Concept artist at Supermassive Games
September 8, 2020 - October 24, 2021
Concept artist for Little Nightmares 3, specialising in creatures and characters. Worked closely with the Art director to research and explore each asset through many iterations, and further develop into final characters and creatures.

Education

BA (Hons) in 3D Modeling for Games and Media at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Portfolio Development - Creature Design at Brainstorm School
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Creature Design 2D/3D at Brainstorm School
September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
2D Creature Design at Bobby Rebhholz Mentorship
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Sir Deans Sixth Form College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
A-level Art at Sir Deans Sixth Form College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
A-levels at Sixth Form College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Creature Design (2D/3D) at Brainstorm School
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Creature Design (2D/3D) at Brainstorm School
September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
3D Sculpting at UCEN Manchester
April 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

A-level Art
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in 3D Modeling for Games and Media (First Class)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
BA(Hons) in 3D Modelling for Games and Media (First Class Honours)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet