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Creative and versatile Illustrator, Character Artist, and 2D Game Artist with 10 years of experience producing polished digital artwork for mobile games, comics, marketing campaigns, and independent studios. Skilled in character design, visual asset creation, storyboarding, and promotional graphics that strengthen brand identity and engage users. Known for translating creative concepts into high-quality visuals while collaborating effectively with art leads, product managers, writers, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments. Strong organizational skills and adaptability help deliver reliable results within tight deadlines.…Creative and versatile Illustrator, Character Artist, and 2D Game Artist with 10 years of experience producing polished digital artwork for mobile games, comics, marketing campaigns, and independent studios. Skilled in character design, visual asset creation, storyboarding, and promotional graphics that strengthen brand identity and engage users. Known for translating creative concepts into high-quality visuals while collaborating effectively with art leads, product managers, writers, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments. Strong organizational skills and adaptability help deliver reliable results within tight deadlines.

Nohra Johnston Austin

Illustrator, Character Designer, Game Developer, +2

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Creative and versatile Illustrator, Character Artist, and 2D Game Artist with 10 years of experience producing polished digital artwork for mobile games, comics, marketing campaigns, and independent studios. Skilled in character design, visual asset creation, storyboarding, and promotional graphics that strengthen brand identity and engage users. Known for translating creative concepts into high-quality visuals while collaborating effectively with art leads, product managers, writers, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments. Strong organizational skills and adaptability help deliver reliable results within tight deadlines.…Creative and versatile Illustrator, Character Artist, and 2D Game Artist with 10 years of experience producing polished digital artwork for mobile games, comics, marketing campaigns, and independent studios. Skilled in character design, visual asset creation, storyboarding, and promotional graphics that strengthen brand identity and engage users. Known for translating creative concepts into high-quality visuals while collaborating effectively with art leads, product managers, writers, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments. Strong organizational skills and adaptability help deliver reliable results within tight deadlines.

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Creative and versatile Illustrator, Character Artist, and 2D Game Artist with 10 years of experience producing polished digital artwork for mobile games, comics, marketing campaigns, and independent studios.
Skilled in character design, visual asset creation, storyboarding, and promotional graphics that strengthen brand identity and engage users.

Known for translating creative concepts into high-quality visuals while collaborating effectively with art leads, product managers, writers, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments. Strong organizational skills and adaptability help deliver reliable results within tight deadlines.

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Work Experience

Game Artist – Bingo Showdown at SciPlay, Austin, TX

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Contributed to the visual development of a live-service mobile game by creating engaging digital assets that enhanced player experiences, supported marketing initiatives, and reinforced product branding through cross-functional collaboration. - Created visual assets and illustrations for live game events, in-game promotions, and social media campaigns (MOTDs, store graphics, message panels, CRM assets, gacha icons, star pickups). - Designed and produced visuals for 20+ in-game messaging campaigns in partnership with Art Leads and Product Managers. - Collaborated with product and art stakeholders to align artwork with gameplay objectives and branding standards while balancing multiple priorities.

Game Artist – Bingo Showdown at SciPlay

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Contributed to the visual development of a live-service mobile game by creating engaging digital assets that enhanced player experiences, supported marketing initiatives, and reinforced product branding through close cross-functional collaboration. Created visual assets and illustrations for live game events, in-game promotions, and social media campaigns, including MOTDs, Store graphics, Message Panels, CRM assets, Gacha Icons, and Star PickUps. Partnered with Art Leads and Product Managers to design and produce visuals for more than 20 in-game messaging campaigns. Collaborated with product managers, art leads, and fellow artists to ensure artwork aligned with gameplay objectives and branding standards. Produced polished, player-focused artwork while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Illustrator at Proteus Games, Austin, TX

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Created user-focused visual assets for mobile games by combining illustration, graphic design, and layout expertise for gameplay and promotion. - Designed 2D game assets including buttons, icons, menus, character artwork, typography, and promotional graphics. - Produced and formatted UI/game interface graphics and in-game item visuals. - Organized text and graphical content for polished advertisements and promotional materials.

Illustrator at Proteus Games

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Created user-focused visual assets for mobile games by combining illustration, graphic design, and layout expertise to enhance gameplay experiences and promotional materials. Designed 2D game assets including buttons, icons, menus, character artwork, typography, and promotional graphics. Produced and formatted text and graphic elements for mobile game interfaces, promotional artwork, and in-game items. Organized visual and textual content to create polished advertisements and promotional materials. Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver artwork that met both creative and functional requirements.

Illustrator – Monster Peppers Kickstarter at Monster Peppers, Kickstarter

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Created promotional artwork to communicate product concepts and support the crowdfunding campaign. Designed promotional advertisements and campaign updates. Produced original character artwork that showcased products, communicated key product features, and created engaging illustrations supporting marketing needs throughout the Kickstarter.

Illustrator – Monster Peppers Website at Monster Peppers, Website

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Supported online marketing by producing original illustrations that turned written concepts into engaging visual assets designed to strengthen brand engagement. Created original character illustrations based on written descriptions for marketing and advertising initiatives and developed custom artwork to communicate product concepts. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure illustrations reflected creative direction and project objectives.

Illustrator – Kickstarter at Monster Peppers

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Produced promotional artwork for a crowdfunding campaign, designing advertisements and campaign updates and creating original character illustrations to communicate product features. - Designed Kickstarter promotional advertisements and updates. - Created artwork showcasing products and key features throughout the campaign.

Illustrator at Monster Peppers

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Supported online marketing efforts by creating original illustrations that transformed written product concepts into compelling visual assets to strengthen brand engagement. - Created character illustrations based on written descriptions for marketing/advertising. - Developed custom promotional artwork and collaborated with stakeholders to match creative direction.

Illustrator – Monster Peppers Kickstarter at Monster Peppers

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Produced promotional artwork to communicate product concepts and support the successful presentation of a crowdfunding campaign. Designed promotional advertisements and campaign updates for Kickstarter. Created original character artwork that showcased products and communicated key product features. Produced engaging illustrations supporting marketing efforts throughout the crowdfunding campaign.

Illustrator – Monster Peppers Website at Monster Peppers

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Supported online marketing by producing original illustrations that transformed written concepts into compelling visual assets designed to strengthen brand engagement. Created original character illustrations based on written descriptions for marketing and advertising initiatives. Developed custom artwork that communicated product concepts and enhanced promotional materials. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure illustrations reflected creative direction and project objectives.

Lead Artist at Alloy Comics, Austin, TX

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024

Provided artistic leadership throughout comic production by managing storyboarding, typography, editing/cleanup, coloring, and overall visual consistency. Delivered weekly digital comic strips while collaborating with the director to translate creative concepts into publication-ready artwork. - Oversaw end-to-end comic production workflow with consistent visual quality. - Produced weekly digital comic strips while maintaining established artistic and editorial standards.

Lead Artist at Alloy Comics

January 1, 2018 - Present

Provided artistic leadership throughout comic production by overseeing visual quality, collaborating with creative stakeholders, and delivering engaging digital comic content within demanding production schedules. Managed the artistic production process including storyboarding, typography, editing, cleanup, coloring, and overall visual consistency. Produced weekly digital comic strips while maintaining established artistic and editorial standards. Collaborated with the director to translate creative concepts into polished, publication-ready artwork and consistently delivered high-quality work within tight production timelines.

Waitress/Hostess/Cashier at The Frisco, Austin, TX

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Delivered customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment while managing multiple front-of-house responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism. - Handled seating, order taking, cash handling, and payment processing. - Maintained an efficient, positive guest experience in a high-volume setting.

Waitress/Hostess/Cashier at The Frisco

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment while balancing multiple front-of-house responsibilities and maintaining an efficient, positive guest experience. Managed seating, order taking, cash handling, and payment processing. Coordinated multiple priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Freelance Artist/Illustrator at Independent Contractor, Austin, TX

January 1, 2016 - Present

Provided illustration, graphic design, and digital art solutions for diverse clients while delivering high-quality work aligned with project goals, brand identity, and creative direction. Managed multiple freelance engagements simultaneously and maintained professionalism on confidential contract assignments. - Designed custom graphics, advertisements, illustrations, and digital artwork for companies, games, and individual clients. - Created original and commissioned character illustrations tailored to client specifications. - Completed confidential contract work under non-disclosure agreements while protecting proprietary information.

Freelance Artist/Illustrator at Freelance & Contract Illustration Experience (Austin, TX)

January 1, 2016 - Present

Deliver creative illustration, graphic design, and digital art solutions for a diverse range of clients, producing high-quality visual content aligned with project goals, brand identity, and creative direction. Design custom graphics, advertisements, illustrations, and digital artwork for independent companies, games, and individual clients. Create original character illustrations and commissioned artwork tailored to client specifications and objectives. Complete confidential contract assignments under non-disclosure agreements while maintaining professionalism and protecting proprietary information. Manage multiple freelance projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing client requirements.