I am a multidisciplinary artist that has a strong passion in storytelling through my art, with a specialization in illustration, animation, and concept art.\n\nExperience in both 2D and 3D workflows, consistently interacting with industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Maya, Zbrush, Blender, and Substance Painter. I see myself as an imaginative creator who carries a deep understanding of the creative pipeline, collaborations, and visual development through hands-on and academic experiences.

Marc A. Gil Downey

I am a multidisciplinary artist that has a strong passion in storytelling through my art, with a specialization in illustration, animation, and concept art.\n\nExperience in both 2D and 3D workflows, consistently interacting with industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Maya, Zbrush, Blender, and Substance Painter. I see myself as an imaginative creator who carries a deep understanding of the creative pipeline, collaborations, and visual development through hands-on and academic experiences.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist that has a strong passion in storytelling through my art, with a specialization in illustration, animation, and concept art.\n\nExperience in both 2D and 3D workflows, consistently interacting with industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Maya, Zbrush, Blender, and Substance Painter. I see myself as an imaginative creator who carries a deep understanding of the creative pipeline, collaborations, and visual development through hands-on and academic experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

ODV Culinary Person at Disney’s California Adventure
September 1, 2022 - Present
Worked in Anaheim, CA, sharpening time management, task execution, team efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Observed environment design, color, and lighting of various lands within the park. Experienced different roles within the pipeline department and contributed to immersive worldbuilding and storytelling ideas relevant to illustration and animation.
Floater at Renaissance Pleasure Faire
June 1, 2023 - August 13, 2025
Gained concept ideas for character and prop designs based on guests and staff attire. Developed work adaptability, problem-solving, and awareness in a bustling environment. Observed events and booths and contributed to visual immersion and narrative.
Front End Associate at Walmart
September 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025
Strengthened communication and merchandising skills while assisting customers. Studied graphic designs from company brands, reinforcing design principles. Built teamwork and multitasking abilities supporting collaborative production.
2D Animator and Illustrator (Intern) at Change Lab Studios
August 31, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Experienced studio work, tasked in multiple projects (4 - 5) within role scope. Participated in collaborative critique sessions to improve visual quality and storytelling.
Graphic Designer (Commission Work) at Freelance
March 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Created a logo for a homebrew beer and fan art stickers for clients based on the game Guild Wars 2.
Background/Environment Artist, Colorist, Value Artist at Online Art Collaborations
March 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Engaged in online collaboration animation projects working on background/environment art, coloring, and value painting.
Front End Associate at Walmart
November 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Strengthened communication and merchandising skills while assisting a large number of customers. Studied graphic designs from multiple brand campaigns, reinforced design principles. Built on teamwork and multitasking abilities to support collaboration in a fast-paced retail environment.
ODV Culinary Person at Disney’s California Adventure
September 1, 2022 - Present
Observed environment design, color, and lighting across lands; sharpened time management, task execution, and team efficiency; engaged with pipeline roles and storytelling ideas relevant to illustration and animation.
Floater at Renaissance Pleasure Faire
March 1, 2023 - Present
Gained concept ideas for character and prop designs from guests and staff attire; developed adaptability and problem-solving in a bustling environment; contributed to visual immersion and narrative.
Graphic Design Commission at Self-Employed
April 30, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Created a logo for a homebrew beer and fan art stickers for clients from the game Guild Wars 2, delivering branding assets.
Background/Environment Artist, Colorist, and Value Artist (Online Collaborations) at Online Collaborations
April 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Engaged in online collaborations on animation projects; contributed as background/environment artist, colorist, and value artist.
2D Animator and Illustrator at Change Lab Studios
August 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Experienced in studio work; contributed to multiple projects as a 2D animator and illustrator; participated in critique sessions to improve visual quality and storytelling.
ODV Culinary Person at Disney California Adventure
September 1, 2022 - Present
Witnessed the environment design, color, and lighting of the various 'lands'; sharpened time management, task execution, team efficiency and customer satisfaction; experienced the different roles within the pipeline department and sharpened time efficiency.
Floater at Renaissance Pleasure Faire
March 1, 2023 - Present
Gained concept ideas for character and prop designs based on guests and staff attire; developed work adaptability, problem-solving and awareness within a bustling environment; observed the events and booths, contributed to visual immersion and narrative.
Front End Associate at Walmart
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Strengthened communication and merchandising skills, while assisting a plethora of customers; studied the graphic designs from many company brands, reinforcing design principles; built on teamwork and multitasking abilities that support collaboration production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Game Art and Development at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art at California State University, Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Associate’s Degree - Studio Art at Cerritos Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art and Development at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art at California State University, Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Associate’s Degree - Studio Art at Cerritos Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art and Development at Southern New Hampshire University
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art at California State University, Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Associate’s Degree - Studio Art at Cerritos Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Gaming, Education, Other