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Hi, I'm Dylan Reader, a passionate and versatile artist with extensive experience across the visual art pipeline. I specialize in concept art, UI design, animation, and marketing content with a strong background in gaming. Throughout my career, I have grown from a concept artist to a lead artist, working closely with art directors and mentoring junior artists. In addition to my art career, I am also experienced in linguistics and education, previously teaching ESL and designing content for professionals and children in Taiwan. I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and cross-cultural communication to every project I undertake.…Hi, I'm Dylan Reader, a passionate and versatile artist with extensive experience across the visual art pipeline. I specialize in concept art, UI design, animation, and marketing content with a strong background in gaming. Throughout my career, I have grown from a concept artist to a lead artist, working closely with art directors and mentoring junior artists. In addition to my art career, I am also experienced in linguistics and education, previously teaching ESL and designing content for professionals and children in Taiwan. I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and cross-cultural communication to every project I undertake.

Dylan Reader

Concept Artist, Animator, Graphic Designer, +7

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Hi, I'm Dylan Reader, a passionate and versatile artist with extensive experience across the visual art pipeline. I specialize in concept art, UI design, animation, and marketing content with a strong background in gaming. Throughout my career, I have grown from a concept artist to a lead artist, working closely with art directors and mentoring junior artists. In addition to my art career, I am also experienced in linguistics and education, previously teaching ESL and designing content for professionals and children in Taiwan. I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and cross-cultural communication to every project I undertake.…Hi, I'm Dylan Reader, a passionate and versatile artist with extensive experience across the visual art pipeline. I specialize in concept art, UI design, animation, and marketing content with a strong background in gaming. Throughout my career, I have grown from a concept artist to a lead artist, working closely with art directors and mentoring junior artists. In addition to my art career, I am also experienced in linguistics and education, previously teaching ESL and designing content for professionals and children in Taiwan. I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and cross-cultural communication to every project I undertake.

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Hi, I’m Dylan Reader, a passionate and versatile artist with extensive experience across the visual art pipeline. I specialize in concept art, UI design, animation, and marketing content with a strong background in gaming. Throughout my career, I have grown from a concept artist to a lead artist, working closely with art directors and mentoring junior artists.

In addition to my art career, I am also experienced in linguistics and education, previously teaching ESL and designing content for professionals and children in Taiwan. I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and cross-cultural communication to every project I undertake.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Artist/Animator at Gogii Games

January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024

Started as a concept artist/general content designer in 2020. Progressed to work across the entire visual art pipeline including concept art, final game-ready art, UI art, marketing materials, and animation. Currently serving as the lead artist, collaborating with the art director to establish style guides for new games, managing outsourcers, and coaching junior artists and animators.

Freelance Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2002 - June 6, 2024

Provided services to diverse clients including graphic design, concept art, illustration, 2D/3D animation, mural painting, and commissioned traditional artwork. Continued to work for long-term clients such as Legendary Games alongside full-time employment.

ESL Instructor and Content Designer at David’s English Taipei

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2018

Delivered in-company Business English training for professionals in Taipei. Developed unique curricula and content tailored to client needs. Provided copywriting, editing, and translation services.

ESL Instructor at American Eagle

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Taught English and French to children ages 5-15. Managed multiple classes, prepared bi-weekly progress reports, handled basic childcare, and organized outings and events.

Senior Artist at Gogii Games

January 1, 2020 - Present

Started as a concept artist and general content designer, evolving to work on all visual art pipeline stages including creating game-ready assets, UI art, marketing art, and animation. Currently serving as lead artist, collaborating with the art director to establish style guides, manage outsourcers, and support junior artists.

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed

January 1, 2002 - Present

Provided a wide range of art services including graphic design, concept art, illustration, 2D/3D animation, mural painting, and commissioned traditional artwork. Continued to work with long-term clients such as Legendary Games alongside full-time employment.

ESL Instructor and Content Designer at David’s English Taipei

December 31, 2018 - August 14, 2025

Delivered in-company Business English training for professionals in Taipei and designed customized curriculum. Responsibilities also included copywriting, editing, and translation services (Chinese to English).

ESL Instructor at American Eagle Yangmei

December 31, 2009 - August 14, 2025

Taught English and French to children aged 5-15, managed multiple classes, provided bi-weekly progress reports, childcare, and organized outings and events.