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Richard Camastra

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Hi, I'm Richard Camastra, a passionate visual development artist and art director with extensive experience in character design, background art, and concept development for animation and television.

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Hi, I’m Richard Camastra, a passionate visual development artist and art director with extensive experience in character design, background art, and concept development for animation and television. I’ve worked with well-known studios like Disney, LEGO, and Wild Canary Animation, contributing to a variety of exciting projects from preschool series to Emmy award-winning shows. I take pride in bringing imaginative worlds and compelling characters to life through detailed and engaging visual storytelling.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with directors and artists to create cohesive and aesthetic pieces that resonate with audiences. With a versatile skill set in traditional and digital art, my goal is always to push creative boundaries and contribute innovative ideas that enrich every project I take on.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 11 roles

Visual Development Artist · Unannounced | Wild Canary AnimationJan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr

Provided concept art for the development of an unannounced preschool series.

Background Designer (freelance) · Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Disney TVAJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr

Designed black and white layouts for the hit, 6 time Emmy award winning production.

Senior Designer · Piece by Piece | Pure Imagination Studios / LEGOJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Provided visual development and design packets for various hero assets - sets, vehicles and props. Created 3D roughs for various sets and vehicles.

Art Director (freelance) · Unannounced IP | Squarebit StudiosJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs
Art Director · LEGO Dreamzzz Seaon 2 | Pure Imagination Studios / LEGOJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs
Background Designer (freelance) · Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Disney TVAJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr
Prop Designer (freelance) · 5 More Sleeps | Shadow Machine / NBCJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr
Senior Designer · LEGO Dreamzzz | Pure Imagination Studios / LEGOJan 2021 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

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