I am a 2D concept artist and illustrator with experience in character, environment, and prop design, and a strong understanding of the game art pipeline. Eager to bring your idea to life!

Nico Lightfoot

I am a 2D concept artist and illustrator with experience in character, environment, and prop design, and a strong understanding of the game art pipeline. Eager to bring your idea to life!

Available to hire

I am a 2D concept artist and illustrator with experience in character, environment, and prop design, and a strong understanding of the game art pipeline. Eager to bring your idea to life!

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Concept / Photo Shop at Laguna College of Art + Design
February 1, 2026 - February 2, 2026
Participated in an 8-hour game jam as a team of 4; collaborated to define narrative, style, and world; handled character design.
Art Lead, Visual Development, Illustration at Laguna College of Art + Design
November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Organized and delegated work for a team of 5; created and defined an art style; provided feedback on game and level design.
Production Lead at Laguna College of Art + Design
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Production and Asset Illustration; used Jira to create and communicate tickets and advise on sprints; directed communication between game lead and team; created conceptual and final graphics for UI elements and background assets.
Visual Development & Level Design at Laguna College of Art + Design
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Concepted and designed game level and map; modeled props to populate the environment; coordinated team meetings and planned scope.
Guest Relations at awdust Art Festival
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Provided customer service to festival guests; supported staff across roles; handled guest flow and logistics.
Guest Relations at awdust Art Festival
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Provided customer service to festival guests; supported staff across roles; handled guest flow and logistics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Game Art at Laguna College of Art + Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet