Hi, I’m Erin Pellon, a character design and illustration professional available for brand-focused work. I specialize in branding with a focus on character and concept design. Based in Southern California's greater Los Angeles area, I create iconic, fine-line artwork with a mix of charm and variety that helps brands stand out. I’m familiar with print production and artwork prepared for physical products.

Erin Pellon

Hi, I’m Erin Pellon, a character design and illustration professional available for brand-focused work. I specialize in branding with a focus on character and concept design. Based in Southern California's greater Los Angeles area, I create iconic, fine-line artwork with a mix of charm and variety that helps brands stand out. I’m familiar with print production and artwork prepared for physical products.

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Hi, I’m Erin Pellon, a character design and illustration professional available for brand-focused work. I specialize in branding with a focus on character and concept design.

Based in Southern California’s greater Los Angeles area, I create iconic, fine-line artwork with a mix of charm and variety that helps brands stand out. I’m familiar with print production and artwork prepared for physical products.

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Work Experience

Founder / Illustrator & Graphic Design at heavyAugust Studios
September 1, 2014 - November 3, 2025
Created concept art, key art, illustrations, graphic designs, and various printed media. Initiated designs, concept art, illustration and graphic designs. Produced printed and digital media. Scanned traditional artworks. Color adjusted and contrasted artworks of appropriate resolutions. Researched historical or background accuracy for appropriate commissions. Maintained online shop and sales.
Sales Associate at Joann Fabric & Crafts store
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Greeted customers, processed transactions and exchanges, handled online orders, answered calls, located items, and maintained store shelves. Managed go-backs and returns and cleaned facilities.
Graphic Designer at Ackk Studios
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Completed logos within estimates; provided sketches; scanned and prepped traditional medium work; finalized vector illustrations; researched and style matched through official key art.
Co-Founder / Concept Art & Illustration at Yacht Club Games
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Created concept art, key art, illustrations, graphic designs; initiated tasks for concept art and design; assisted production of printing; art directed incoming artwork and provided feedback; contributed to product models and color palettes; coordinated with manufacturers for physical products; traveled to events to promote and test product; demoed product; participated in conventions.
2D Artist at TicToc Games
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Provided concept art and illustrations; style-matched artwork; scanned and prepared traditional art for digitalization; completed tasks; attended meetings; completed assignments on time.
2D Artist at WayForward Technologies
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Illustrated concept art, turnarounds, key art, color palettes, models, and interstitials; researched and style matched official key art; scanned and color adjusted traditional concept work and illustrations; finalized vector illustrations; completed tasks with time estimates; reported to Director for assignments.

Education

Associate in Animation Production (AA) at College of the Canyons
August 1, 2006 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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