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.

Richard Camastra

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.

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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.

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Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Unannounced | Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Provided concept art for the development of an unannounced preschool series.
Background Designer (freelance) at Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Disney TVA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed black and white layouts for the hit, 6 time Emmy award winning production.
Art Director at LEGO Dreamzzz Seaon 2 | Pure Imagination Studios / LEGO
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Oversaw a team of 6+ artists. Worked with the Showrunner and Director to create the look of the Dreamzzz expanded universe. Provided feedback and guidance for Modeling, Texturing and VFX teams.
Art Director (freelance) at Unannounced IP | Squarebit Studios
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Provided visual development to establish the style of the production. Worked with the Director to develop a hybrid mixed-media style for the show.
Senior Designer at Piece by Piece | Pure Imagination Studios / LEGO
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Provided visual development and design packets for various hero assets - sets, vehicles and props. Created 3D roughs for various sets and vehicles.
Senior Designer at LEGO Dreamzzz | Pure Imagination Studios / LEGO
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Provided concept work and design packets for various hero assets - sets, vehicles, props, & characters. Directed small teams of artists to produce model and texture packets. Assisted in creating a distinct visual style for a large section of the show.
Prop Designer (freelance) at 5 More Sleeps | Shadow Machine / NBC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided model and texture info for a 3D pipeline with a unique painterly style.
Background Designer (freelance) at Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Disney TVA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed black and white layouts for a 2D production.
Character Designer (freelance) at Pilot Pitch | Origami Dollar
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Designed hero character lineup for a pitch.
Visual Development Artist (freelance) at Stuck Short Film
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Designed BG characters and creatures. Worked as a BG painter on several sequences.
Visual Development Artist at Chicken Squad | Wild Canary Animation / Disney Junior
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Designed various interior and exterior sets. Prepared clear model and texture packets for outsourced 3D work.

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