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My name is Nick, I’m a character designer/game dev/VFX animator from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Animation from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, with my main focus being on character/prop design. I also dabble in game development where I primarily work on character design and various other assets. I have a huge passion for character design and the myriad of neat ways one can tell a story through just a character’s appearance.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Character/Prop Artist at Lords of the North
October 1, 2025 - PresentCharacter/prop artwork for game development.
Art Director / Lead Artist / Character & Prop Designer / VFX Animator at Haunted Hills Games
April 1, 2023 - PresentArt direction and lead design across characters/props/UI and VFX animation.
VFX Animator at Haunted Hills Games
April 1, 2023 - PresentCreated visual effects animation.
VFX Animator at Haunted Hills Games
April 1, 2023 - PresentProduced visual effects animation to enhance gameplay and cinematic sequences; collaborated with animation and art teams.
VFX Animator at Haunted Hills Games
April 1, 2023 - PresentCreated visual effects animations and integrated VFX assets into gameplay and cinematic sequences; collaborated with programmers and designers to achieve cohesive visuals.
Lead Artist at Haunted Hills Games
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed character, prop, UI, and asset design.
Lead Artist at Haunted Hills Games
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed asset creation including character design, prop design, UI design, and asset design; oversaw visual direction and asset pipeline.
Lead Artist (Character Design, Prop Design, UI Design, Asset Design) at Haunted Hills Games
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed art direction across character, prop, UI, and asset design; mentored junior artists and established pipelines for 2D/3D asset production.
Art Director, Lead Artist (Character Design, Prop Design, UI Design, Asset Design), VFX Animator at Haunted Hills Games
January 1, 2022 - PresentLed art direction and asset creation across character, prop, UI, and VFX work.
Art Director, Lead Artist, VFX Animator at Haunted Hills Games
January 1, 2022 - PresentLed art direction, character/prop/UI/asset design and VFX animation for game projects.
Character Design at Foreign Fauna Creative
March 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025Developed character designs for projects.
Character Designer at Foreign Fauna Creative
March 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Designed characters for various projects, focusing on original concepts and visual storytelling.
Character Designer at Foreign Fauna Creative
March 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Led character design for multiple client projects, developing concepts, turnarounds, and style frames; produced props, assets, and UI sketches to support game and media initiatives.
Character Designer at Foreign Fauna Creative
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021Character design work.
Character Design at Foreign Fauna Creative
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021Created character designs for various projects.
Motion Graphics, Asset Design at Headway Emotional Health
December 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025Created motion graphics and asset design assets.
Motion Graphics / Asset Design at Headway Emotional Health
December 1, 2018 - September 27, 2025Developed motion graphics and asset designs for educational and promotional materials, collaborating with teams to convey complex information clearly.
Motion Graphics / Asset Designer at Headway Emotional Health
December 1, 2018 - September 27, 2025Produced motion graphics and asset designs for client communications, onboarding, and marketing materials; collaborated with design and video teams to maintain brand consistency.
Motion Graphics, Asset Designer at Headway Emotional Health
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Motion graphics and asset design work for brand visuals.
Motion Graphics Designer at Headway Emotional Health
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Created motion graphics and asset design.
Color Layout, Final Layout Animation at SYFY
December 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025Worked on color layout and final layout animation.
Color Layout / Final Layout Animation at SYFY
December 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Created color layouts and final layout animation for projects, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with production standards.
Color Layout Artist / Final Layout Animation at SYFY
December 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Created color layouts and final layout animation assets for various SYFY projects, aligning with production pipelines and color standards.
Color Layout / Final Layout Animator at SYFY
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017Color layout and final layout animation for SYFY projects; contributed to color correction and shot setup.
Color Layout Artist (Final Layout Animation) at SYFY
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017Worked on color layout and final layout animation for projects.
Education
BFA in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019BFA in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019BFA in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019BFA in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019BFA in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019BFA in Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019Qualifications
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Silver Key
January 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Minnesota Electronic Theater Showcase, Student Reel Awards
January 1, 2018 - September 27, 2025Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Silver Key
January 1, 2015 - April 10, 2026Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Silver Key
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education
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