Hi, I’m Robert Rowley—A Concept Artist for Film and TV where I specialise in costume/character design and illustration. An award winning costume concept artist, with film concept work for notable productions, developing characters and looks for Marvel, Star Wars, Warner Bros and many more. Working on projects from sci-fi to period pieces and anything in-between. I love building the world of the character and exploring their looks and costumes and have been privileged to work with some amazing Costume Designers in my career so far. --- I’ve also built diverse experience across retail, airports, banking, hospitality and events, plus branding concepts, storyboarding and graphic elements within the 3d design sector. --- I earned a BA (Hons) 1st in Interior Architecture from the University of Brighton. I blend creative vision with technical craft, delivering sketches, 3D models and interactive walkthroughs using Cinema 4D, Photoshop, ZBrush and Vectorworks to turn ideas into immersive experiences.

Robert Rowley

Hi, I’m Robert Rowley—A Concept Artist for Film and TV where I specialise in costume/character design and illustration. An award winning costume concept artist, with film concept work for notable productions, developing characters and looks for Marvel, Star Wars, Warner Bros and many more. Working on projects from sci-fi to period pieces and anything in-between. I love building the world of the character and exploring their looks and costumes and have been privileged to work with some amazing Costume Designers in my career so far. --- I’ve also built diverse experience across retail, airports, banking, hospitality and events, plus branding concepts, storyboarding and graphic elements within the 3d design sector. --- I earned a BA (Hons) 1st in Interior Architecture from the University of Brighton. I blend creative vision with technical craft, delivering sketches, 3D models and interactive walkthroughs using Cinema 4D, Photoshop, ZBrush and Vectorworks to turn ideas into immersive experiences.

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Hi, I’m Robert Rowley—A Concept Artist for Film and TV where I specialise in costume/character design and illustration.

An award winning costume concept artist, with film concept work for notable productions, developing characters and looks for Marvel, Star Wars, Warner Bros and many more.
Working on projects from sci-fi to period pieces and anything in-between.

I love building the world of the character and exploring their looks and costumes and have been privileged to work with some amazing Costume Designers in my career so far.


I’ve also built diverse experience across retail, airports, banking, hospitality and events, plus branding concepts, storyboarding and graphic elements within the 3d design sector.


I earned a BA (Hons) 1st in Interior Architecture from the University of Brighton. I blend creative vision with technical craft, delivering sketches, 3D models and interactive walkthroughs using Cinema 4D, Photoshop, ZBrush and Vectorworks to turn ideas into immersive experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Dalziel & Pow
December 31, 2009 - August 9, 2015
Designed retail and commercial spaces as part of a small design team for clients including Shell, Tesco and Nationwide. Responsibilities included concept development, 3D visualization and collaboration with graphic designers. Tools used included Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Hand Sketching and Vectorworks.
Designer at Conran Design Group
December 31, 2007 - September 9, 2009
Working within a small team alongside graphic designers to design retail and commercial spaces for clients such as, Shell, Tesco and Nationwide.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Freelance designer providing design and visualisation services for retail spaces; worked with clients including George P Johnson, Seen Studios, Household and The One Off. Collaborated with graphic and digital teams to design Retail, Interiors, Events, Experiential, animation, 3D modelling and interactive walkthroughs. 10 Years Experience in Film and TV Concept Design. Specialising in Costume and Characters.
Costume Concept Artist at Fantastic Four : First Steps (Marvel) 2025
September 1, 2023 - August 16, 2024
Costume and character concepts, Illustration
Costume Concept Artist at Mickey 17 (Warner Bros) 2025
January 1, 2022 - July 20, 2022
Costume Concept Artist at The Flash (DC) 2023
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Costume Illustrator at Cruella (Disney) 2021
July 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Costume Concept Artist (Illustrator) at Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Lucasfilm) 2019
January 10, 2019 - December 10, 2018
Costume Illustrator at The Alienist (TNT) 2018
December 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Costume Illustrator at Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (Lucasfilm) 2017
August 1, 2015 - June 20, 2016
Costume Illustrator at Hedda (Orion) 2025
April 20, 2023 - May 4, 2023
Costume Illustrator at Funny Woman (SKY) 2024
November 1, 2023 - November 24, 2023
Costume Illustrator at Wicked - Part 1 & 2 (Universal) 2024-2025
November 1, 2022 - August 10, 2023

Education

BA (Hons) 1st at University of Brighton
September 20, 2004 - June 20, 2007

Qualifications

Costume Designers Guild Awards
March 9, 2022 - March 9, 2022
Shared Award for Cruella

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
    paper Film & TV Concept Art Overview
    Various projects for Film & TV. Character and Costume Illustrations. Projects featured: WICKED, Mickey 17, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, The Flash, Cruella, The Alienist
    paper Funny Woman
    Costume Concepts and Illustrations for SKY TV's 'Funny Woman' Series 2. Costume Designer - Samantha Keeble.