I am a concept artist and illustrator specializing in fantasy characters and worldbuilding. He has over 10 years of experience in the game industry, creating artwork for projects ranging from mobile games to AAA titles.…

Lloyd Hoshide

I am a concept artist and illustrator specializing in fantasy characters and worldbuilding. He has over 10 years of experience in the game industry, creating artwork for projects ranging from mobile games to AAA titles.…

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I am a concept artist and illustrator specializing in fantasy characters and worldbuilding. He has over 10 years of experience in the game industry, creating artwork for projects ranging from mobile games to AAA titles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Intrepid Studios, inc
March 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Concept art for characters, armor sets, costumes and illustrations for game assets.
Concept Artist at Intrepid Studios, Inc.
March 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Character concepts; armor sets; costumes; illustrations. Ashes of Creation project work including remote weapons and props and creature design.
Concept Artist and Illustrator at Sky Castle Studios
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Character concepts for customizable 3D printed minis; weapon and prop design.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2022
Painted character illustration and splash art for card games and board games. Created print-ready logos, promotional headers and graphic work for cards. Character and environment concepts. UI design, paintovers, sprite animation, illustrations, storyboards.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020
Painted character illustration and splash art for card games and board games. Created print-ready logos, promotional headers and graphic work for cards. Character and environment concepts. UI design, paintovers, sprite animation, illustrations, storyboards.
Contract Artist at Hero Forge
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Created badges for achievements, patches and awards.
Contract Artist at Electronic Arts
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Created badges for achievements, patches and awards.
Illustrator
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Converted and cleaned up images for dozens of blueprint style mini maps.
Illustrator / Concept Artist at Hero Forge
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Converted and cleaned up blueprint-style mini maps; created badges and assets for game components.

Education

Game Design and Vis Dev at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Game Design and Visual Development at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Online Instructor
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    Battlefield Hardline

    I was a contract UI artist on this project.

    Super Fantasy Brawl

    I helped with the initial art during the development phase of this project.

    Ashes of Creation

    I worked on Ashes of Creation as a concept artist