A game generalist with experience taking art from concept to in-engine implementation. With a background in interaction design, immersive experiences, and UI/UX, I create character designs, 2D/3D assets, and motion work that are both visually compelling and optimized for game pipelines.…

Aarnav Patel

A game generalist with experience taking art from concept to in-engine implementation. With a background in interaction design, immersive experiences, and UI/UX, I create character designs, 2D/3D assets, and motion work that are both visually compelling and optimized for game pipelines.…

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A game generalist with experience taking art from concept to in-engine implementation. With a background in interaction design, immersive experiences, and UI/UX, I create character designs, 2D/3D assets, and motion work that are both visually compelling and optimized for game pipelines.

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Concept & Technical Artist at Feral Cat Den
June 1, 2025 - Present
Created 2D NPC animation assets and 3D environment props for Nirvana Noir, ensuring stylistic consistency and smooth integration into UE5. Collaborated with designers and engineers to implement interaction-ready art assets, bridging visual design with technical requirements. Supported narrative and environment storytelling through character silhouettes, mood concepts, and gameplay-driven props.
Concept & Technical Artist at Feral Cat Den
June 1, 2025 - Present
Created 2D NPC animation assets and 3D environment props for Nirvana Noir, ensuring stylistic consistency and smooth integration into UE5. Collaborated with designers and engineers to implement interaction-ready art assets, bridging visual design with technical requirements. Supported narrative and environment storytelling through character silhouettes, mood concepts, and gameplay-driven props.
Creative Concept Intern at Present Studios
August 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Produced illustration and concept art for an immersive digital IP, contributing to character direction and visual identity. Developed prototypes and mocks in Unity and mixed reality tools, demonstrating how character and narrative interact in gameplay contexts.
Creative Concept Intern at Present Studios
August 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Produced illustration and concept art for an immersive digital IP, contributing to character direction and visual identity. Developed prototypes and mocks in Unity and mixed reality tools, demonstrating how character and narrative interact in gameplay contexts.
Creative Marketing Intern at Gensler NYC
August 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Designed internal marketing material, 2D assets, and motion design work for 10+ Gensler’s NYC studio RFPs. Led the intern class of 12 for the digital experience and brand direction for project brief on rebranding Manhattan’s Colored School No. 4.
Creative Marketing Intern at Gensler NYC
August 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Designed internal marketing material, 2D assets, and motion design work for 10+ Gensler’s NYC studio RFPs. Led the intern class of 12 for the digital experience and brand direction for project brief on rebranding Manhattan’s Colored School No. 4.

Education

Bachelor of Design with Minor in Game Design at Carnegie Mellon University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

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Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

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