Hi, I’m Paul Sterling, a multi-disciplinary designer with over twenty years of experience across academic and private sectors. My work spans web development for e-learning, game asset creation, storyboarding, illustration, animation, and AI-assisted art design. Currently I work as an independent contractor on ongoing projects in Ottawa, merging traditional craft with the latest AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, motion graphics, and interactive media. I’m passionate about blending classic design sensibilities with emerging technologies to create engaging, emotionally resonant experiences.…

Paul Sterling

Hi, I’m Paul Sterling, a multi-disciplinary designer with over twenty years of experience across academic and private sectors. My work spans web development for e-learning, game asset creation, storyboarding, illustration, animation, and AI-assisted art design. Currently I work as an independent contractor on ongoing projects in Ottawa, merging traditional craft with the latest AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, motion graphics, and interactive media. I’m passionate about blending classic design sensibilities with emerging technologies to create engaging, emotionally resonant experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Paul Sterling, a multi-disciplinary designer with over twenty years of experience across academic and private sectors. My work spans web development for e-learning, game asset creation, storyboarding, illustration, animation, and AI-assisted art design.

Currently I work as an independent contractor on ongoing projects in Ottawa, merging traditional craft with the latest AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, motion graphics, and interactive media. I’m passionate about blending classic design sensibilities with emerging technologies to create engaging, emotionally resonant experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contractor/Artist-Designer
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Innovative multi-disciplinary artist-designer with a rich background in games, animation, and AI-assisted art design; specializes in creating visually compelling video visuals and motion graphics.
Independent Contractor / Artist-Designer at Self-Employed
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Contracting on ongoing projects across games, animation and AI-assisted art design; specializing in visually compelling video visuals, motion graphics and interactive digital media.
Independent Contractor / Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Contractor on ongoing projects; innovating in artist-design, games, animation, and AI-assisted art design. Proficient in Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Canva, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, and related tools; creates visual content, including video assets, animations, and interactive media.
Game and Toy Designer at Honeycomb Learning Corporation
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Created characters and assets for games and toys; augmented reality/AI-assisted art design and documentation.
Creator / Designer at Honeycomb Learning Corporation
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Game and toy design, creating characters and assets for educational games or toys; documentation; augmented reality elements.
Instructional Designer at Canadian Institute for Health Information
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Creating graphics and animations for E-learning presentations; working within a creative team on e-learning modules.
Lead Game Designer at Build Page Inc
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Educational iPad app game for kids; asset creation, character design, and documentation.
Lead Game Designer at Educational IP - iPad App for Kids
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Led game design and asset creation for a children's educational iPad app; created assets, animations and UI/UX concepts.
Contract Consultant at Combustion Digital
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Development of interactive e-learning modules; interface design; animation; security clearance completed.
Instructional Designer at Pulse Learning
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Creating interactive e-learning modules using Flash and 3D animation; security clearance completed for the role.
Instructional Designer / Contract Consultant at Pulse Learning
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Instructional design for E-learning presentations; collaboration within creative teams; production of educational content.
Graphic Artist/Flash Animator at Braintrust Games
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Creative development of Flash website assets, game art, and storyboards for games.
Graphic Artist / Flash Animator at Braintrust Games
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Created Flash animations, game art, branding; contributed to documentation and game visuals.
Graphic Artist/3D Artist at Focus Chaos Studios
November 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003
Character design, 3D modeling, web design, storyboarding and production management.
Graphic Artist / 3D Artist at Focus Chaos Studios
November 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003
Character design, 3D art, branding and asset production for games.
Web Developer/Graphic Designer at Streamline Media
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001
Lead designer creating look and feel for websites; assets, branding, and web development using Dreamweaver.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Streamline Media
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001
Early web graphics and animation; Dreamweaver-based site development; branding.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Streamline Media
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001
Web development, graphics, storyboards, animation; branding; contributed to client websites.
Web Developer/Graphic Designer
September 1, 1999 - September 1, 1999
Lead designer using Dreamweaver to develop websites and print; branding assets.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Web EFX
December 1, 1997 - December 1, 1997
Designing computer graphics for websites using Adobe Photoshop, Nets Objects Fusion; animation.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Web EFX
December 1, 1997 - December 1, 1997
Designing computer graphics for websites using Flash, Photoshop; branding and animation.
Lead Game Designer at Gr Griffin Games Inc
May 1, 1997 - May 1, 1997
Led game design for table and digital games; developed storyboards and game assets; contributed to branding and product concepts.
Lead Game Designer at Griffin Games Inc
May 1, 1997 - May 1, 1997
Created storyboard boards based on scripts; designed and produced game assets; contributed to CD project.

Education

Illustration & Design at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Illustration & Design at Sheridan College
January 1, 1996 - November 1, 2025
Illustration & Design at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Healthcare
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