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I am a versatile artist with extensive experience in 2D game art, illustration, and visual design across gaming, education, and live production environments. I am adept at creating stylized assets, environments, and illustrations from concept to completion while maintaining strong visual storytelling and aesthetic consistency.
I am seeking an artist role where creativity, collaboration, and thoughtful design can contribute to engaging visual experiences across digital, print, and interactive media.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Asset Producer Manager at Pocket Worlds
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026Recruited and trained a specialized team for vectoring and implementing finalized 2D assets into the HighRise mobile game app. Worked closely with the art director, concept team, and cross-functional departments to ensure the creation of high-quality products met consumer satisfaction and were delivered on time. Developed strategic initiatives to optimize our asset team's productivity by 25% through pipeline enhancements.
Lead Artist at Pocket Worlds
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Mentored new hires on art pipeline processes, provided constructive feedback/draw-overs, and created documentation for reference. Collaborated with the Art Director and LiveOps team to restructure in-app player design competitions, improving time efficiency, thematic cohesion, and revenue performance. Continued creating 2D fashion assets and isometric furniture props from concepts to final product.
2D Game Artist at Pocket Worlds
July 1, 2018 - February 1, 2023Created 2D game assets based on contemporary fashion brands from concept to final product. Created digital 2D isometric furniture and environments from concept to final product. Drafted mood boards for weekly fashion events in the app.
Scenic Designer at Starting Arts
June 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019Collaborated with Director to understand their productions vision and provided concepts for set builders. Painted set backdrops and occasionally provided touchups/color matching to fix previous backdrops.
Illustrator Freelance at Hayward, CA
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Freelance illustration work for various clients.
Creative Manager at Kids Creative Adventures
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018Collaborated closely with the Program Director to develop and implement innovative curricula for Traditional Art and History courses which focused on nurturing cognitive, social, and creative development for grades K-5. Organized and prepared art materials, supplies, and classroom setups for daily activities and special projects.
Illustrator at Kids Creative Adventures
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016Taught drawing and history courses to classes of 15-20 students grade K-5. Managed classroom behavior, fostered creativity, self-expression, and artistic confidence through hands-on projects and collaborative activities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Animation/Illustration, Magna Cum Laude at San Jose State University, CA
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026Associate's Degree in Studio Art at Porterville College, CA
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education
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