I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in traditional (graphite, oil, acrylics) and digital 2D/3D mediums. I love translating ideas into visually striking work that resonates with audiences. In dynamic client projects, I collaborate closely with teams, manage time effectively, and adapt my style to fit the brief, always aiming to deliver high-quality results and bring creative visions to life.

JacobLeitch

I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in traditional (graphite, oil, acrylics) and digital 2D/3D mediums. I love translating ideas into visually striking work that resonates with audiences. In dynamic client projects, I collaborate closely with teams, manage time effectively, and adapt my style to fit the brief, always aiming to deliver high-quality results and bring creative visions to life.

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I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in traditional (graphite, oil, acrylics) and digital 2D/3D mediums. I love translating ideas into visually striking work that resonates with audiences.

In dynamic client projects, I collaborate closely with teams, manage time effectively, and adapt my style to fit the brief, always aiming to deliver high-quality results and bring creative visions to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Commissioned Concept Artist at Waterloo / Vancouver / Toronto (Commissioned)
September 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborated with a diverse client base, from individual collectors to small companies, to bring their vision to life through customized design processes, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality outputs within tight deadlines by organizing project schedules, maintaining clear communication, and proactively addressing client feedback. Adapted artistic styles and techniques based on project requirements, showing versatility in character design, environmental concepts, and narrative illustration.
Movie Poster Painter/Digital Editor at Big Cat Film Company
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Led the visual design of the official poster for “A Tribe of Two,” integrating narrative elements into the composition to capture the film’s essence and appeal to its target audience. Organized and conducted design pitch meetings to present concept ideas and revisions, refining poster drafts based on feedback from directors, producers, and marketing teams. Applied digital editing and painting techniques to enhance the final artwork, ensuring the poster met industry standards and the studio’s creative vision.
Concept Artist, Lead 3D Designer, Assistant Costume & Prop Fabricator at PropTown Fabrication
November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Designed finished concepts for props and costumes, taking initial ideas from sketches through to fully realized digital or physical assets. Created detailed 3D models to visualize designs in real-world applications, utilizing digital software to accurately reflect the design vision and production specifications. Acted as a bridge between the artistic and fabrication leads, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, timelines, and technical requirements.
Lead Concept Artist, Junior Animation Inbetweener at Vulkus Amateur Films
December 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017
Transformed script ideas into visual concepts, defining the aesthetic direction for key characters, environments, and other elements in early stages of pre-production. Worked closely with writers and directors to align visual storytelling with narrative goals, creating sketches, color palettes, and mood boards to guide the animation vision.
Commissioned Concept Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborated with a diverse client base ranging from individual collectors to small companies to bring their vision to life through customized design processes, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality outputs within tight deadlines by organizing project schedules, maintaining clear communication, and proactively addressing client feedback. Adapted artistic styles and techniques based on project requirements, showcasing versatility in character design, environmental concepts, and narrative illustration.
Lead Concept Artist, Lead 3D Designer, Assistant Costume & Prop Fabricator at PropTown Fabrication
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Designed finished concepts for props and costumes, taking initial ideas from sketches through to fully realized digital or physical assets. Created detailed 3D models to visualize designs in real-world applications, utilizing digital software to accurately reflect the design vision and production specifications. Acted as a bridge between art and fabrication leads, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, timelines, and technical requirements.
Commissioned Concept Artist at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborated with a diverse client base—from individual collectors to small companies—to bring their visions to life through customized design processes. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, organized schedules, maintained clear communication, and proactively addressed client feedback to ensure high-quality outputs and client satisfaction. Adapted artistic styles and techniques to project requirements, showcasing versatility in character design, environment concepts, and narrative illustration.

Education

Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Art and Design Fundamentals (Level 3-4) at Coleg Gwent
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Art and Design Fundamentals at Coleg Gwent
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Manufacturing