Hi, I’m Dave Wellman—a visual artist with a passion for turning ideas into dynamic on-screen experiences. Over the past decade I’ve led art teams and shipped engaging visual effects, animations, and 3D assets for casino games and digital media, including titles for Everi Games, Spin Games, and Leap Forward Gaming. I thrive on blending strong design with solid technical implementation to enhance gameplay and storytelling. I’m proficient with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and I’ve collaborated with IGT, NetEnt, and MGM brands to deliver polished visuals and reliable production pipelines. I enjoy mentoring artists, solving creative challenges, and contributing to projects from concept through to final polish.…

Dave Wellman

Hi, I’m Dave Wellman—a visual artist with a passion for turning ideas into dynamic on-screen experiences. Over the past decade I’ve led art teams and shipped engaging visual effects, animations, and 3D assets for casino games and digital media, including titles for Everi Games, Spin Games, and Leap Forward Gaming. I thrive on blending strong design with solid technical implementation to enhance gameplay and storytelling. I’m proficient with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and I’ve collaborated with IGT, NetEnt, and MGM brands to deliver polished visuals and reliable production pipelines. I enjoy mentoring artists, solving creative challenges, and contributing to projects from concept through to final polish.…

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Hi, I’m Dave Wellman—a visual artist with a passion for turning ideas into dynamic on-screen experiences. Over the past decade I’ve led art teams and shipped engaging visual effects, animations, and 3D assets for casino games and digital media, including titles for Everi Games, Spin Games, and Leap Forward Gaming. I thrive on blending strong design with solid technical implementation to enhance gameplay and storytelling.

I’m proficient with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and I’ve collaborated with IGT, NetEnt, and MGM brands to deliver polished visuals and reliable production pipelines. I enjoy mentoring artists, solving creative challenges, and contributing to projects from concept through to final polish.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Artist IV at Everi Games
December 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Lead team for slot titles including Gold Hills and the PowerShot Series and Zoltar Speaks. Created Visual FX and Character Animations for games. Developed particle systems to optimize memory usage and enhance gameplay excitement across titles.
Multimedia Artist at InSearch Digital Studio
December 31, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Produced promotional videos for property agencies. Modeled textures for residential/commercial properties. Created 2D site/floor plans.
Senior Artist at Spin Games
December 31, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Created multiple slot games for Spin ROC environment including Jumping Jack Cash. Mentored a team of artists cloning Konami games and creating online content. Worked with IGT on 3rd party content via clones. Collaborated with NetEnt on skill-based slot games.
Graphic/UI Artist at Leap Forward Gaming
December 31, 2013 - October 2, 2025
Worked with IGT on CASH KING variant of Game King. Created UI/PIP elements for MGM and Atlantis Casino. Mentored artists in Aristocrat and IGT game content.
Graphic Designer/Media Artist at 5000 Ft.
December 31, 2010 - October 2, 2025
Designed full glass designs for slot machines from concept to finish. Implemented 3D designs for casino game elements.
3D Artist at 3G Studios Inc.
December 31, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Project lead and designer for Jillian Michael’s Fitness Ultimatum for Wii. Created 3D and 2D promotional assets for PSP Game, SWAT Target Liberty. Designed UI and promotional screens for both projects.
Graphic Designer at Tahoe Biltmore Crystal Bay
December 31, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Designed casino promotional advertisements and maintained website graphics. Created window posters and mail promotions.
Artist IV at Everi Games
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Led team on slot games including Gold Hills and the PowerShot Series and Zoltar Speaks. Created Visual FX and character animations for games. Created particle systems to optimize memory and enhance excitement.
Multimedia Artist at InSearch Digital Studio
January 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Produced promotional videos for property agencies. Modeled textures for residential and commercial properties. Created 2D site/floor plans.
Senior Artist at Spin Games
January 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Created multiple slot games for Spin ROC environment including Jumping Jack Cash. Mentored team of artists in cloning Konami games and online content. Collaborated with IGT on 3rd party content via clones and with NetEnt on skill-based slots.
Graphic/UI Artist at Leap Forward Gaming
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025
Worked closely with IGT on CASH KING variant of Game King. Created UI/PIP elements for MGM and Atlantis Casino. Mentored artists in Aristocrat and IGT game content.
Graphic Designer/Media Artist at 5000 Ft.
January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025
Created full glass designs for slot machines from concept to finish. Implemented 3D designs for casino game elements.
3D Artist at 3G Studios Inc.
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Project lead and designer for Jillian Michael’s Fitness Ultimatum for Wii. Created 3D and 2D promotional assets for PSP games, SWAT Target Liberty. Designed UI and promotional screens for both projects.
Graphic Designer at Tahoe Biltmore
January 1, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Designed casino promotional advertisements and maintained website graphics. Created window posters and mail promotions.
Artist IV at Everi Games
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lead Team Slot titles including Gold Hills and the PowerShot Series and Zoltar Speaks. Created all the Visual FX and Character Animations for Games. Created various Particle systems to optimize memory and add excitement to titles.
Multimedia Artist at InSearch Digital Studio
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Produced Promotional Videos for Property Agencies. Modeled Textures for Resident/Commercial Properties. Created 2D site/floor plans.
Senior Artist at Spin Games
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Created multiple slot games for Spin ROC environment including Jumping Jack Cash. Mentored team of artists in cloning Konami Games along with online content. Worked with IGT in the creation of 3rd party content via clones. Worked closely with NetEnt in creation of a skill based slot games.
Graphic/UI Artist at Leap Forward Gaming
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Worked closely with IGT in the creation of CASH KING a variant of Game King. Created UI/PIP elements for MGM and Atlantis Casino. Mentored team of Artists in creation of Aristocrat and IGT game content.
Graphic Designer/Media Artist at 5000 Ft.
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Create full glass designs for slot machines from concept to Finish. Implementing 3D designs for casino game elements.
3D Artist at 3G Studios Inc.
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Project lead and designer for Jillian Michael ’ s Fitness Ultimatum for Wii. Created 3D and 2D promotional assets for PSP Game, SWAT Target Liberty. Designed UI and promotional screens designs for both projects.
Graphic Designer at Tahoe Biltmore
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Designed casino’s promotional advertisements and maintained website graphics. Created window posters and mail promotions.

Education

BFA Visual Effects Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
at Ozark Technical College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
BFA Visual Effects Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
at Ozark Technical College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
BFA Visual Effects Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
at Ozark Technical College
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999

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Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

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