I’m the guy who will put a little bacon in your design and illustration projects. Unless you’re vegetarian. Then I put radicchio. I've worked on projects from Abbott Pharmaceutical to Sun Life and everything in between. I just finished a year freelancing for Ubisoft working on AAA games like Star Wars Outlaws and AC Shadows. Yes. As my industry shrinks, I've grown arrogant and bored. And I could use a new gig. You need to know I'm always polite, professional and meet my deadlines. You will never regret hiring me. Promise.…

James Broden

I’m the guy who will put a little bacon in your design and illustration projects. Unless you’re vegetarian. Then I put radicchio. I've worked on projects from Abbott Pharmaceutical to Sun Life and everything in between. I just finished a year freelancing for Ubisoft working on AAA games like Star Wars Outlaws and AC Shadows. Yes. As my industry shrinks, I've grown arrogant and bored. And I could use a new gig. You need to know I'm always polite, professional and meet my deadlines. You will never regret hiring me. Promise.…

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I’m the guy who will put a little bacon in your design and illustration projects.
Unless you’re vegetarian. Then I put radicchio.

I’ve worked on projects from Abbott Pharmaceutical to Sun Life and everything in between. I just finished a year freelancing for Ubisoft working on AAA games like Star Wars Outlaws and AC Shadows.

Yes. As my industry shrinks, I’ve grown arrogant and bored. And I could use a new gig. You need to know I’m always polite, professional and meet my deadlines. You will never regret hiring me.

Promise.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

OWNER / FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR & ART DIRECTOR at Broden Creative
July 1, 2002 - Present
- Create and oversee all aspects of graphic design, illustration, and web projects for a diverse range of clients - Create concept art for animation and feature films - Design, layout, and produce print-ready mechanicals - Plan, design, and produce websites in WordPress - Create illustrations for corporate use and applications - Write copy for promotions and advertisements Clients: Bits Limited, Bombardier, Cream Hill Estates, Contour Boats, EarthTronics, Electric Jetpack Pictures, Five Peaks, Hemisphere Design Works, Honeywell, Husqvarna, KL Outdoor, Kidzup Productions, Leader Design, MGM Grand Hotel, Realisations, Ridha Cosmetics, Sandalwood Management, Starter Canada & Threedom Films
CONCEPT ARTIST at Ubisoft
October 16, 2023 - November 15, 2024
- Collaborated closely with the Art Director and Lead to develop assets and create dynamic visuals for Ubisoft AAA games - Produced 4K paintovers of in-game environments from multiple 3D renders, ensuring consistency with the game's lighting and art style - Worked with a professional team to set, achieve, and surpass critical department milestones promptly - Delivered high-quality work while adhering to design constraints, assigned timelines, and historical accuracy (AC Shadows) - Created and refined characters, settings, props, and other high-quality 3D game assets - Utilized ZBrush and Photoshop to model and illustrate unique 3D icons from a written description - Designed and illustrated MTX, UI elements, and graphic icons for in-game usage Projects: Star Wars Outlaws & Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Education

DEC - Illustration and Design at Dawson College
August 27, 1993 - June 28, 1996
English Major at Concordia University
August 24, 1991 - June 26, 1992

Qualifications

Concept Sculpting in ZBrush
July 1, 2019 - September 12, 2019
SYN STUDIO

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods
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