I'm a 2D visual effects and UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience designing assets for indie games, music videos, and animated films. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive visual identities and deliver high-quality work under tight production timelines. My practice blends traditional hand-drawn and digital techniques with modern VFX to create expressive visuals and engaging storytelling. I’ve contributed to projects like Kittenship Care, Linkin Park’s Lost music video, and the White Rabbit short film, and I’m always exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of visuals and narrative in games and media.

Torell Vowles

I'm a 2D visual effects and UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience designing assets for indie games, music videos, and animated films. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive visual identities and deliver high-quality work under tight production timelines. My practice blends traditional hand-drawn and digital techniques with modern VFX to create expressive visuals and engaging storytelling. I’ve contributed to projects like Kittenship Care, Linkin Park’s Lost music video, and the White Rabbit short film, and I’m always exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of visuals and narrative in games and media.

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I’m a 2D visual effects and UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience designing assets for indie games, music videos, and animated films. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive visual identities and deliver high-quality work under tight production timelines.

My practice blends traditional hand-drawn and digital techniques with modern VFX to create expressive visuals and engaging storytelling. I’ve contributed to projects like Kittenship Care, Linkin Park’s Lost music video, and the White Rabbit short film, and I’m always exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of visuals and narrative in games and media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D artist at High flying studios
February 14, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Lead 2D artist that involved tasks such as UI, character sheets, concept art & VFX animation
2D VFX artist at Shibuya.film
December 22, 2022 - November 27, 2024
2D VFX artist/animator for project such as Emmy award winning White Rabbit & Linkin park musyvideo lost, creating assets such as water, smoke, grass & other VFX
2D Artist at Kittenship Care – High Flying Studios (Indie Development)
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Created high-quality 2D assets including UI elements, animations, logos & achievement art to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing game aesthetic. Designed UI/UX elements, including buttons, icons, and HUD components, ensuring an intuitive and engaging user experience. Assisted in developing promotional materials, including key art, banners, and marketing assets for social media and game trailers. Key Achievements: Developed a distinctive art style that strengthened the game’s identity; Delivered high-quality assets under tight production deadlines, maintaining both artistic integrity and technical efficiency.
2D VFX Artist at [P1] Games: Ignite
December 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Created hand-drawn and digital 2D visual effects for multiple game jam projects, including particle effects, gunshots, spell animations, and environmental effects. Worked closely with small teams of programmers, artists, and designers to rapidly develop VFX assets under strict time constraints. Developed frame-by-frame animations using ClipStudio Paint to create expressive and engaging effects.
2D VFX Artist at White Rabbit – Short Film
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Designed and animated high-quality 2D visual effects, including smoke, energy, and stylized motion graphics, to enhance the visual storytelling of White Rabbit. Created hand-drawn and digital VFX elements that seamlessly integrated with animated sequences, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. Collaborated closely with directors, animators, and compositors to align VFX elements with the project’s creative vision and overall artistic direction.
2D VFX Artist at Linkin Park – Lost Music Video
December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Collaborated with the director and animation team to design and create dynamic 2D visual effects for the official music video for Linkin Park’s Lost. Designed and animated 2D elements, including abstract shapes, and visual motifs, to match the song's mood and energy, incorporating creative use of color theory. Collaborated with the 3D animation team to integrate 2D VFX with CGI elements, ensuring a cohesive look that aligned with the overall visual direction of the video.
Library Volunteer at Local Library
April 1, 2018 - Present
Assisted library staff with organizing, cataloging, and shelving books to maintain an orderly and accessible collection. Provided customer service by helping patrons locate books, use library resources, and navigate digital catalog systems. Assisted with administrative tasks such as data entry, organizing records, and updating bulletin boards with announcements and community resources.

Education

Level 2 Warehouse & Logistics Certificate at Castle View
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Sony Animation & Imageworks Training Certificate at Sony Animation & Imageworks
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
High School at Bruntcliffe Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
High School
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Sony Animation & Imageworks Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Gaming