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Hi there! I'm Jordy Farrell, a character designer and visual development artist based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in character concepts, prop design, and production artwork for animation and film, with a focus on collaboration with directors and puppet/costume teams to create cohesive visuals. I love crafting expressive characters and dynamic props that support storytelling and resonate with audiences. When I’m not on a project, I work with indie publishers and non-profits to develop graphic assets and props, always aiming to build a relatable visual language and production-ready assets that help teams tell their stories more vividly.…Hi there! I'm Jordy Farrell, a character designer and visual development artist based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in character concepts, prop design, and production artwork for animation and film, with a focus on collaboration with directors and puppet/costume teams to create cohesive visuals. I love crafting expressive characters and dynamic props that support storytelling and resonate with audiences. When I’m not on a project, I work with indie publishers and non-profits to develop graphic assets and props, always aiming to build a relatable visual language and production-ready assets that help teams tell their stories more vividly.

Jordy Farrell

Character Designer, Concept Artist, Children’s Book Illustrator, +6

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Hi there! I'm Jordy Farrell, a character designer and visual development artist based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in character concepts, prop design, and production artwork for animation and film, with a focus on collaboration with directors and puppet/costume teams to create cohesive visuals. I love crafting expressive characters and dynamic props that support storytelling and resonate with audiences. When I’m not on a project, I work with indie publishers and non-profits to develop graphic assets and props, always aiming to build a relatable visual language and production-ready assets that help teams tell their stories more vividly.…Hi there! I'm Jordy Farrell, a character designer and visual development artist based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in character concepts, prop design, and production artwork for animation and film, with a focus on collaboration with directors and puppet/costume teams to create cohesive visuals. I love crafting expressive characters and dynamic props that support storytelling and resonate with audiences. When I’m not on a project, I work with indie publishers and non-profits to develop graphic assets and props, always aiming to build a relatable visual language and production-ready assets that help teams tell their stories more vividly.

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Hi there! I’m Jordy Farrell, a character designer and visual development artist based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in character concepts, prop design, and production artwork for animation and film, with a focus on collaboration with directors and puppet/costume teams to create cohesive visuals. I love crafting expressive characters and dynamic props that support storytelling and resonate with audiences.

When I’m not on a project, I work with indie publishers and non-profits to develop graphic assets and props, always aiming to build a relatable visual language and production-ready assets that help teams tell their stories more vividly.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Producer at SoundsStruck NW

January 1, 2017 - November 2, 2025

Non-profit music organization; provides graphic design and branding support for events and projects; develops promo materials and visuals for nonprofit initiatives.

Graphic Designer / Publisher at Ready Set Go Books

January 1, 2017 - November 2, 2025

Non-profit book publisher; designed graphics, layouts, and branding; contributed to book packaging and marketing materials.

Graphic Designer / Book Publisher at Lore Mountain

January 1, 2017 - November 2, 2025

Book publisher; created visuals and layouts for publications; contributed to branding and marketing collateral.

Production Art / Prop Design / Production Assistant at Laika Studios

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Created props and graphics; expanded original design concepts; co-developed storyboards and end credits sequence for Missing Link; assisted art directors with daily schedules and production logistics.

Set Design / Construction / Team Lead at SCRAP Entertainment

August 31, 2016 - August 31, 2016

Constructed props, puzzles, and large-scale sets for Scrap’s games; collaborated on expansion of branches in North America; conducted interviews and managed day-to-day game operations.

Character Designer/Graphic Designer at Shadow Machine

June 23, 2019 - October 30, 2022

Designed background characters, costumes, key concept art and graphics for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

Character Designer/Graphic Designer at Shadow Machine

January 9, 2023 - April 30, 2025

Designed characters, costumes, graphics, and background elements for multiple shows - In The Know, The Tiny Chef Show and a Resident Evil short.

Character Design/Graphic Design at Shadow Machine

January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Lead character/graphic design work for projects including In The Know (NBC/Peacock) and The Tiny Chef Show (Nickelodeon); collaborated on visuals for props, episode title cards, and promotional materials.

Visual Development/Character Design/Graphic Design at Shadow Machine

June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022

Collaborated with directors to develop visualization of key story concepts; designed characters, costumes and graphics for props; developed show logos for feature title.

Production Art/Prop Design/Production Assistant at LAIKA Studios

November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Created props, graphics and expanded characteristics of original design concepts; co-developed storyboards and layout art for end credits sequence (Missing Link); assisted Art Directors with daily schedules and production logistics.

Set Design/Construction/Team Lead at SCRAP Entertainment

May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2016

Constructed props, puzzles, and large-scale sets for Scrap’s games; consulted on construction across North America; conducted interviews and assisted in day-to-day game operations.

Graphic Designer/Prop Designer at Self-employed / Jordy Likes Birds

January 1, 2017 - Present

Freelance design work for SoundsTruck NW (non-profit), Ready, Set, Go Books (non-profit publisher), and Lore Mountain (book publisher); produced prop design, graphics, and production artwork; contributed to promotional materials.