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I'm John Cortecero, a digital artist and AI visual specialist based in Chicago with 25+ years of experience in game art, animation, and UI across console, casino, mobile, and educational platforms. I've recently expanded into AI-generated imagery, developing distinctive visual styles and assets.\n\nI thrive on brand aesthetics, visual consistency, and elevating user experiences through innovative digital content. I'm a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries while maintaining high quality.…I'm John Cortecero, a digital artist and AI visual specialist based in Chicago with 25+ years of experience in game art, animation, and UI across console, casino, mobile, and educational platforms. I've recently expanded into AI-generated imagery, developing distinctive visual styles and assets.\n\nI thrive on brand aesthetics, visual consistency, and elevating user experiences through innovative digital content. I'm a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries while maintaining high quality.

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I'm John Cortecero, a digital artist and AI visual specialist based in Chicago with 25+ years of experience in game art, animation, and UI across console, casino, mobile, and educational platforms. I've recently expanded into AI-generated imagery, developing distinctive visual styles and assets.\n\nI thrive on brand aesthetics, visual consistency, and elevating user experiences through innovative digital content. I'm a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries while maintaining high quality.…I'm John Cortecero, a digital artist and AI visual specialist based in Chicago with 25+ years of experience in game art, animation, and UI across console, casino, mobile, and educational platforms. I've recently expanded into AI-generated imagery, developing distinctive visual styles and assets.\n\nI thrive on brand aesthetics, visual consistency, and elevating user experiences through innovative digital content. I'm a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries while maintaining high quality.

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I’m John Cortecero, a digital artist and AI visual specialist based in Chicago with 25+ years of experience in game art, animation, and UI across console, casino, mobile, and educational platforms. I’ve recently expanded into AI-generated imagery, developing distinctive visual styles and assets.\n\nI thrive on brand aesthetics, visual consistency, and elevating user experiences through innovative digital content. I’m a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries while maintaining high quality.

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Work Experience

Digital Artist at Attainment Company

May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Developed concepts, wireframes, storyboards, layouts, UI, 2D/3D environments, graphics, level design, logos, animation and related digital art across multiple platforms. Led AI-assisted art production establishing visual consistency across various subjects and AI animation troubleshooting outputs to improve quality. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and enhance user experience.

Freelance Game & Media Artist at Freelance Game & Media Artist

February 1, 2015 - Present

Created mobile game UI, level illustrations, and maps for Hasbro - Paw Patrol; delivered complete game graphics and animations for 25+ slot titles for IGT, Rocket Gaming LED, Cadillac Jack, MTS Games and Merit Entertainment; designed graphics and animations for ShufflAlley.com’s Parker Bohn III Pro Bowler; produced DVD authoring/editing for Questar Video and Solidline Media; created packaging design for Cobra Electronics.

Senior Artist at Chewy Software

June 1, 2007 - February 1, 2015

Created environments, 2/3-D characters, animations, UI and game assets for 35+ titles; clients include LeapFrog, Disney, Hasbro, Nickelodeon. Independent game concept, development and visual design.

Senior Artist at InSights

September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007

Designed game concepts, 2D/3-D characters, animations, environments, logos and related digital art for various slot/game platforms. Clients included Rocket Gaming, Bally and Merit Entertainment. Contributed to 4 shipped titles; collaborated directly with clients to resolve design challenges.

Studio Lead Artist at WMS Industries

September 1, 1998 - September 1, 2002

Led a team of 5 core artists in developing 2D/3D assets, animations and game design for 17 published video slot titles (including 2 original titles). Improved project turnaround time by 20% through enhanced workflow processes; managed schedules, reviews and cross-team collaboration. Mentored core artists, conducted interviews and aligned goals with focus group feedback.

Digital Artist at Konami

November 1, 1996 - July 1, 1998

Created characters, environments and animation for various platforms; 2 published titles.

Digital Artist at NUFX Inc.

January 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996

Developed level design, environments, characters and animation for various game platforms, 4 published titles.