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Hi, I’m Paul Sterling, a multi-disciplinary designer with over twenty years of experience across academic and private sectors. My work spans web development for e-learning, game asset creation, storyboarding, illustration, animation, and AI-assisted art design.
Currently I work as an independent contractor on ongoing projects in Ottawa, merging traditional craft with the latest AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, motion graphics, and interactive media. I’m passionate about blending classic design sensibilities with emerging technologies to create engaging, emotionally resonant experiences.
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Work Experience
Independent Contractor / Artist-Designer at Self-Employed
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Contracting on ongoing projects across games, animation and AI-assisted art design; specializing in visually compelling video visuals, motion graphics and interactive digital media.
Creator / Designer at Honeycomb Learning Corporation
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016Game and toy design, creating characters and assets for educational games or toys; documentation; augmented reality elements.
Lead Game Designer at Educational IP - iPad App for Kids
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012Led game design and asset creation for a children's educational iPad app; created assets, animations and UI/UX concepts.
Contract Consultant at Combustion Digital
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Development of interactive e-learning modules; interface design; animation; security clearance completed.
Instructional Designer / Contract Consultant at Pulse Learning
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010Instructional design for E-learning presentations; collaboration within creative teams; production of educational content.
Graphic Artist / Flash Animator at Braintrust Games
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007Created Flash animations, game art, branding; contributed to documentation and game visuals.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Streamline Media
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001Web development, graphics, storyboards, animation; branding; contributed to client websites.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Web EFX
December 1, 1997 - December 1, 1997Designing computer graphics for websites using Flash, Photoshop; branding and animation.
Graphic Artist / 3D Artist at Focus Chaos Studios
November 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003Character design, 3D art, branding and asset production for games.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Streamline Media
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001Early web graphics and animation; Dreamweaver-based site development; branding.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Web EFX
December 1, 1997 - December 1, 1997Designing computer graphics for websites using Adobe Photoshop, Nets Objects Fusion; animation.
Contractor/Artist-Designer
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Innovative multi-disciplinary artist-designer with a rich background in games, animation, and AI-assisted art design; specializes in creating visually compelling video visuals and motion graphics.
Game and Toy Designer at Honeycomb Learning Corporation
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016Created characters and assets for games and toys; augmented reality/AI-assisted art design and documentation.
Instructional Designer at Canadian Institute for Health Information
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014Creating graphics and animations for E-learning presentations; working within a creative team on e-learning modules.
Lead Game Designer at Build Page Inc
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012Educational iPad app game for kids; asset creation, character design, and documentation.
Instructional Designer at Pulse Learning
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010Creating interactive e-learning modules using Flash and 3D animation; security clearance completed for the role.
Graphic Artist/Flash Animator at Braintrust Games
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007Creative development of Flash website assets, game art, and storyboards for games.
Web Developer/Graphic Designer at Streamline Media
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001Lead designer creating look and feel for websites; assets, branding, and web development using Dreamweaver.
Graphic Artist/3D Artist at Focus Chaos Studios
November 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003Character design, 3D modeling, web design, storyboarding and production management.
Lead Game Designer at Griffin Games Inc
May 1, 1997 - May 1, 1997Created storyboard boards based on scripts; designed and produced game assets; contributed to CD project.
Web Developer/Graphic Designer
September 1, 1999 - September 1, 1999Lead designer using Dreamweaver to develop websites and print; branding assets.
Independent Contractor / Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Contractor on ongoing projects; innovating in artist-design, games, animation, and AI-assisted art design. Proficient in Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Canva, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, and related tools; creates visual content, including video assets, animations, and interactive media.
Lead Game Designer at Gr Griffin Games Inc
May 1, 1997 - May 1, 1997Led game design for table and digital games; developed storyboards and game assets; contributed to branding and product concepts.
Education
Illustration & Design at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Illustration & Design at Sheridan College
January 1, 1996 - November 1, 2025Illustration & Design at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Healthcare
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