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Creative and adaptable visual artist with a recent Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts. Skilled in illustration, character design, and visual storytelling across traditional and digital media, with strong fundamentals in composition and artistic technique. Collaborative and detail-oriented, with experience producing commissioned artwork and developing original character, environment, and narrative direction for animation. Eager to keep growing within entertainment and the creative industries.…Creative and adaptable visual artist with a recent Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts. Skilled in illustration, character design, and visual storytelling across traditional and digital media, with strong fundamentals in composition and artistic technique. Collaborative and detail-oriented, with experience producing commissioned artwork and developing original character, environment, and narrative direction for animation. Eager to keep growing within entertainment and the creative industries.

Garrett Ritchey

Illustrator, Animator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Creative and adaptable visual artist with a recent Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts. Skilled in illustration, character design, and visual storytelling across traditional and digital media, with strong fundamentals in composition and artistic technique. Collaborative and detail-oriented, with experience producing commissioned artwork and developing original character, environment, and narrative direction for animation. Eager to keep growing within entertainment and the creative industries.…Creative and adaptable visual artist with a recent Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts. Skilled in illustration, character design, and visual storytelling across traditional and digital media, with strong fundamentals in composition and artistic technique. Collaborative and detail-oriented, with experience producing commissioned artwork and developing original character, environment, and narrative direction for animation. Eager to keep growing within entertainment and the creative industries.

Available to hire

Creative and adaptable visual artist with a recent Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts. Skilled in illustration, character design, and visual storytelling across traditional and digital media, with strong fundamentals in composition and artistic technique.

Collaborative and detail-oriented, with experience producing commissioned artwork and developing original character, environment, and narrative direction for animation. Eager to keep growing within entertainment and the creative industries.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Sunglass Hut

February 1, 2026 - Present

Assists customers with eyewear selection through consultative sales, product knowledge, and personalized service.

Concept Artist & Character Designer (New Extinction)

January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Developed original world-building and narrative direction for an animated film pitch deck, establishing visual direction, themes, and story elements. Created character model sheets, turnarounds, expression sheets, and dynamic poses to establish visual consistency and personality. Produced environmental concept art defining setting, tone, and character-driven storytelling.

Head Middle School Soccer Coach at San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)

October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Leads practices to develop players’ skills, understanding of the game, and sportsmanship.

Portrait Illustrator (Series)

June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Created stylized portrait illustrations of musicians, balancing likeness with expressive interpretation and visual storytelling. Explored approaches to composition, lighting, and color to communicate identity, mood, and personality through character-focused imagery.

Social Chair (Leadership Role) at Sigma Alpha Epsilon — Cal Theta Chapter, SDSU

September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Leadership social role within the organization (specific responsibilities not detailed).

Freelance Artist at Ritchdoesart.com

June 1, 2022 - Present

Develop commissioned illustrations from initial concept through final artwork using iterative sketching, reference gathering, and client feedback. Refines composition, lighting, and visual storytelling to align with client creative direction. Manages an end-to-end workflow including ideation, design exploration, production, and client communication to deliver finalized visual solutions.