Michael Mills

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Hi, I'm Michael Mills, a concept artist and illustrator with over 12 years of experience in the entertainment industry.

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Hi, I’m Michael Mills, a concept artist and illustrator with over 12 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I specialize in visual development, world-building, and storytelling, blending classical and digital workflows to bring ideas to life. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced studio environments and have a keen eye for design and draftsmanship.

I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, from themed entertainment and VR games to award-winning TV productions. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring, currently instructing structural drawing at Sheridan College. I’m passionate about helping others develop their skills and creativity in illustration and concept art.

  • Joined April 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Computers & Electronics
  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality

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Projects · 4

Vittoria o sconfitta. (Victory or defeat)

More, splash illustrations for an unannounced upcoming strategy game.
another total blast doing these.
sketched in procreate, painted in Photoshop

I’m currently available for work and looking for my next opportunity.
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Work experience· 7 roles

Structural Drawing Instructor · Sheridan CollegeJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Delivered instruction in perspective, structural drawing, and foundational techniques, emphasizing spatial depth, form, lighting, and composition. Led live demos on structure, proportion, and line economy. Provided individualized art direction and feedback to support creativity, observational skills, and precision.

Curriculum Development Consultant · Sheridan CollegeMay 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

Assisted senior leadership with curriculum development for the themed entertainment design program. Led themed entertainment workshops showcasing current industry workflows and practices. Mentored students on 4th-year thesis project, providing feedback for Downsview ID8 Competition.

Senior Concept Artist · Lucky VRFeb 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Shipped title Pokerstars VR across PC, PSVR2, and Meta platforms. Created seasonal content updates in a live service ops environment for Pokerstars VR players. Worked with art leadership to develop concept art that defined the overall art direction for the game. Designed a variety of original concepts including characters, vehicles, environments, weapons, props, casino and sports book graphic applications.

Concept Artist/Matte Painter · Sinking Ship EntertainmentFeb 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Themed Entertainment Concept Designer · FORRECOct 2018 – Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Concept Artist · ScribblemillsJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Graphic Design Intern · Chump Inc.Sep 2011 – Jul 2025 · 13 yrs 11 mos

Education· 6

Bachelors of applied arts: Illustration · Sheridan College2008 – 2012
Visual and Digital Arts Diploma · Humber College2006 – 2008
Business Administration: Marketing · Sheridan College2003 – 2005
B.A.A. · Sheridan College2009 – 2012

Certifications and awards

CGMA: 3D for 2D Artists by Sergio Castaneda2023

Computer Graphics Master Academy: certificate #34288

Environment Design 2 Master Class by Gilles Beloeil2017

Computer Graphics Master Academy: Certificate #6677

Blender 3D for 2D Artists by Sergio Castaneda (CGMA)2023
Environment Concept Design 2 Master Class by Gilles Beloeil (CGMA)2017

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