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My name is Karnie Liao, and I am a 2D illustrator, visual development, and concept artist who also utilizes 3D in my process. My work specializes in designs and stories that subvert expectations by cohesively combining drastically different concepts. I have created visual development projects of various genres, designed and illustrated for multiple USC Game projects, and showcased my work at a gallery.…My name is Karnie Liao, and I am a 2D illustrator, visual development, and concept artist who also utilizes 3D in my process. My work specializes in designs and stories that subvert expectations by cohesively combining drastically different concepts. I have created visual development projects of various genres, designed and illustrated for multiple USC Game projects, and showcased my work at a gallery.

Karnie Liao

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Concept Artist, +2

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My name is Karnie Liao, and I am a 2D illustrator, visual development, and concept artist who also utilizes 3D in my process. My work specializes in designs and stories that subvert expectations by cohesively combining drastically different concepts. I have created visual development projects of various genres, designed and illustrated for multiple USC Game projects, and showcased my work at a gallery.…My name is Karnie Liao, and I am a 2D illustrator, visual development, and concept artist who also utilizes 3D in my process. My work specializes in designs and stories that subvert expectations by cohesively combining drastically different concepts. I have created visual development projects of various genres, designed and illustrated for multiple USC Game projects, and showcased my work at a gallery.

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My name is Karnie Liao, and I am a 2D illustrator, visual development, and concept artist who also utilizes 3D in my process. My work specializes in designs and stories that subvert expectations by cohesively combining drastically different concepts. I have created visual development projects of various genres, designed and illustrated for multiple USC Game projects, and showcased my work at a gallery.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Indican Pictures

June 1, 2026 - Present

Design key art for films and advertisements; create marketing art for event handouts; edit and design materials for brand marketing; implement feedback from team members and directors.

2D Character Designer and Illustrator at USC Games: Masterworks of Horror

October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Designing and adapting characters for the in-game card illustrations; thumbnailing, designing, and illustrating card illustrations; implementing feedback from art and creative directors to accurately convey the intended vision; adapting dark fantasy and horror story characters to the game art style.

2D Concept Artist and Illustrator at Uncharted: Tale of Enra

September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Iterating and illustrating key frames for cutscenes; designing and iterating character design for the game Uncharted; coordinating with art and creative directors to implement feedback; attending weekly meetings to discuss progress and direction.

Classroom Assistant for Character Design for Game at Otis College of Art and Design

August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Guided more than 10 students in designing characters and skins for games or animation; assisted the professor with setting up the class, tracking assignments, and taking attendance; worked with students for critiques; provided pain to ve rs for students.

Peer Math and Writing Tutor at Otis College of Art and Design

October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

Worked with students 1 on 1 and in groups to improve their understanding of math and writing; maintain records of tutoring sessions with staff and faculty; assisting with development of tutoring and training materials; tutor students in college-level writing, algebra 1, and linear equations.