Jeremy Baehr

Available to hire

Story Artist and Visual Development Artist specializing in emotionally driven visual storytelling for games, animation, and commercials.

About

Story Artist and Visual Development Artist specializing in emotionally driven visual storytelling for games, animation, and commercials. I translate story, gameplay, and character moments into compelling visual sequences that resonate with audiences.

I’m passionate about crafting imagery and narratives that evoke connection, intimacy, and shared emotional experiences. I enjoy collaborating with designers and developers to translate narrative themes into gameplay and visuals.

  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • JapaneseIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment

More experts in Tokyo, Japan

Projects · 8

POV Storyboard

A storyboard project based on a personal experience I had with disordered eating. Full scene can be found on my portfolio website: https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Creative Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Writer
Wildfire Storyboard

This is a frame from my storyboard project, Wildfire. The full scene is available on my website: https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Creative Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Writer
Children's Book Prop Texture Design for Animated Short Film

Children's Book texture design as a part of the 3D-animated short film, A Trace, which was released in 2023. I created this book design as a prop to be kept in the room of the lead character, Violeta.

  • Creative Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Writer
Knives Out Film Study

Personal illustration project. Created using Photoshop.

  • Creative Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Writer
Joe Black Illustration

Personal illustration project. Created in Procreate using a scene from the film Joe Black (1998).

  • Creative Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Writer
Our Melody

Personal illustration project.

  • Creative Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Writer

Work experience

Narrative Director · ContakOct 2024 – Dec 2024 · 3 mos

Directed narrative vision for an indie-scifi rhythm RPG, developing story concepts and visual storytelling frameworks that aligned gameplay with emotional tone. Wrote script of 30-minute gameplay, guiding gameplay beats, character moments, and cinematic pacing. Collaborated closely with designers and developers to translate narrative themes into gameplay and visual storytelling.

Story Artist / Writer · HcareSep 2023 – May 2024 · 9 mos

Created storyboards and narrative sequences for a commercial campaign focused on emotionally resonant storytelling. Developed visual storytelling concepts that communicated complex ideas through concise cinematic sequences. Wrote commercial script while collaborating with creative and production teams to refine narrative pacing and visual impact.

Story Artist / Visual Development Artist · A Trace (Short Film)Aug 2022 – May 2023 · 10 mos

Produced storyboards and visual development for award-winning animated short film A Trace. Designed cinematic sequences emphasizing emotional beats and environments. Film selected for the Tokyo International Short Film Festival.

Education

BFA Animation / Illustration – Storyboarding Concentration · San José State University2030 – 2023

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