Specializes in prop design, environment design, and illustration, with a strong ability to deliver cohesive visuals in fast-paced, challenging environments. Eager to learn and apply new knowledge efficiently while meeting deadlines. Confident collaborating with teams and clients, matching styles across assets, and producing both digital and traditional artwork for game and freelance projects.

Lynden Hailey

Specializes in prop design, environment design, and illustration, with a strong ability to deliver cohesive visuals in fast-paced, challenging environments. Eager to learn and apply new knowledge efficiently while meeting deadlines. Confident collaborating with teams and clients, matching styles across assets, and producing both digital and traditional artwork for game and freelance projects.

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Specializes in prop design, environment design, and illustration, with a strong ability to deliver cohesive visuals in fast-paced, challenging environments. Eager to learn and apply new knowledge efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Confident collaborating with teams and clients, matching styles across assets, and producing both digital and traditional artwork for game and freelance projects.

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Work Experience

Character Design and Illustration (VFS Game Design project) at Papercut – VFS Game Design project
April 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026
Designed characters based on specific requests from the Project Manager. Created a turnaround for a 3D modeler. Supported the title screen and advertisement by developing an illustration for the game’s promotional materials. Collaborated with the team to style-match and ensure cohesive, consistent designs across assets.
Digital & Traditional Artist (Freelance) at Sourspecter – Freelance
September 20, 2022 - August 1, 2026
Operated vendor booths at local art shows, conventions, and private events, selling directly to the public. Completed assignments for a local business by consigning art, and sold original commissions through digital platforms. Communicated confidently with clients to achieve desired results on deadlines, and was comfortable speaking with both individuals and large groups.
Digital & Traditional Artist (Freelance) at Sourspecter – Freelance
September 20, 2020 - August 1, 2026
Operated vendor booths at local art shows, conventions, and private events, selling directly to the public. Consigned artwork with a local business. Sold original commissions through digital platforms and handled client communication to achieve desired results on deadlines. Comfortable speaking with large groups and individual patrons, including delivering commissioned work and managing expectations.
Character Design and Illustration (VFS Game Design project) at Papercut – VFS Game Design project
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2026
Designed characters based on specific requests from the Project Manager. Created a turnaround for a 3D modeler and supported production by contributing an illustration for the title screen and advertisement. Worked with a team to ensure style consistency and cohesion across deliverables.

Education

Diploma in Animation Concept Art at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2026
Diploma in Visual Arts at Camosun College
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
High School Diploma at High School
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026
Diploma in Animation Concept Art at Vancouver Film School
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2026
Diploma in Visual Arts at Camosun College
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Victoria, BC
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026

Qualifications

Graduation with Honours (Animation Concept Art)
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2026
Terms Dean’s List (2023, 2024)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Jessie Allen Forsyth Leadership Scholarship (2023)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Jessie Allen Forsyth Excellence Scholarship (2024)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Graduation with Distinction (Visual Arts)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Graduation with Honours (Diploma in Animation Concept Art)
January 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Dean’s List (2023, 2024)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Jessie Allen Forsyth Leadership Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - August 21, 2026
Jessie Allen Forsyth Excellence Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2026
Graduation with Distinction (Diploma in Visual Arts)
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education