Creative and production-oriented Senior Character Designer and 2D Artist with 12+ years of experience across animation series, feature pipelines, and mobile/console game development. Specialized in character design, visual development, prop design, and production-ready assets. Experienced collaborating with international studios, adapting scripts to visual storytelling, and preparing assets optimized for animation and game engines.

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Creative and production-oriented Senior Character Designer and 2D Artist with 12+ years of experience across animation series, feature pipelines, and mobile/console game development. Specialized in character design, visual development, prop design, and production-ready assets. Experienced collaborating with international studios, adapting scripts to visual storytelling, and preparing assets optimized for animation and game engines.

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Creative and production-oriented Senior Character Designer and 2D Artist with 12+ years of
experience across animation series, feature pipelines, and mobile/console game development.
Specialized in character design, visual development, prop design, and production-ready assets.
Experienced collaborating with international studios, adapting scripts to visual storytelling, and
preparing assets optimized for animation and game engines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Developed character-driven illustrations for animation and gaming clients. Collaborated with studios to deliver production-ready designs under tight deadlines. Provided concept art, prop design, and visual exploration aligned with show/game bibles.
Storyboard Artist / Character Designer at Cartoon Network
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Adapted scripts into storyboard sequences for episodic production. Produced clean animatics from approved boards. Designed characters and props consistent with established IP style guides.
Concept Art & Character Designer at Trick Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Created concept art and character designs for animated and interactive projects. Designed UI elements for production implementation. Collaborated cross-functionally using Jira in hybrid pipeline environments.
Lead Character Designer at Gameloft
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Led character design for mobile game productions. Developed concept art and production sheets for animation-ready assets. Prepared characters optimized for Unity integration and in-game performance.
Character Artist at The Other Guys
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Designed and constructed characters for animated productions. Delivered turnarounds, expressions, and model sheets. Supported prop and background development when required by pipeline.
2D Artist at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Produced still-frame character assets including turnarounds and mouth charts. Designed props aligned with series visual standards.
Vis Dev Artist at Stanion Studios
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created stylized characters for animation-focused productions. Delivered production-ready clean model sheets.
Character / Prop Concepts at Nara Youn Animation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Developed character and prop concepts for animated projects. Explored visual directions aligned with narrative tone.
Character & Prop Visual Assets at Lion Forge Animation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Developed character and prop visual assets for Disney Junior’s productions. Produced turnarounds, expressions, and detailed model sheets.
2D Artist at Animaclick
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Delivered character designs and clean production assets. Collaborated with animation teams to meet broadcast deadlines.
Teaching Professional at Animaclick
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Taught character design and digital illustration to adult students. Developed structured curriculum focused on animation fundamentals.
2D Artist at Hook Up Animation
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Delivered character designs and clean production assets. Collaborated with animation teams to meet broadcast deadlines.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet