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Hi, I’m Jay Owens, a 2D artist specializing in stylized game art. I design game-ready assets, icons, and UI for mobile and indie games, with a strong foundation in color theory and character design. I’m passionate about creating engaging visuals that enhance gameplay and storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring vibrant, polished visuals to life.…

Jay Owens

Game Developer, Game Designer, Character Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Jay Owens, a 2D artist specializing in stylized game art. I design game-ready assets, icons, and UI for mobile and indie games, with a strong foundation in color theory and character design. I’m passionate about creating engaging visuals that enhance gameplay and storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring vibrant, polished visuals to life.…

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Hi, I’m Jay Owens, a 2D artist specializing in stylized game art. I design game-ready assets, icons, and UI for mobile and indie games, with a strong foundation in color theory and character design. I’m passionate about creating engaging visuals that enhance gameplay and storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring vibrant, polished visuals to life.

Skills

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Watercolour Illustration

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Artist at Honor Games LLC

April 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019

Modeled characters, props, and environments in Blender and Maya for in-game use. Collaborated with team leads to refine artistic vision and incorporated feedback into iterative asset development. Managed deadlines and project pipelines using Trello and Google Workspace.

Freelance concept artist/3d generalist at Honor Games

April 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019

Created 2D game assets using freehand drawing and Adobe Photoshop. Drew illustrations and concept art for visualization, presentation, and development purposes. Managed project requirements and accomplished objectives by self-monitoring progress and promptly solving issues. Designed innovative virtual characters, environments, and props.

Indie Game Developer / 2D Artist at Ignitus Studios

July 1, 2020 - Present

Designed game posters, app icons, and in-game assets (characters, UI, icons) for multiple Unity-based games. Created original game iconography including power-ups, currencies, and medals with a stylized aesthetic. Developed and released 2D and 3D games with a focus on visual storytelling and mobile-friendly interfaces. Built and maintained a professional art brand through merchandise, social media, and YouTube devlogs. Completed freelance commissions including character design, environment concept art, and mobile UI/UX.

Indie Game Developer / 2D Artist at Ignitus Studios

July 1, 2020 - Present

Designed game posters, app icons, and in-game assets (characters, UI, icons); created original game iconography including power-ups, currencies, and medals with a stylized aesthetic; developed and released 2D and 3D games with a focus on visual storytelling and mobile-friendly interfaces; built and maintained a professional art brand through merchandise, social media, and YouTube devlogs; completed freelance commissions including character design, environment concept art, and mobile UI/UX.

Education

B.A. at University of Silicon Valley Cogswell

January 1, 2014 - May 31, 2018

M.A. at University of the Silicon Valley Cogswell

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Retail