I have been doing freelance projects for several years working on illustration and graphic design for clients.

Richard Blumenstein

I have been doing freelance projects for several years working on illustration and graphic design for clients.

Available to hire

I have been doing freelance projects for several years working on illustration and graphic design for clients.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Honor Games
April 1, 2024 - Present
Conceptualize illustrations and artwork for ongoing projects; Generate Art Bible, Concept Art and Textured 3D models, animations and VFX in Unity; Manage team and identify solutions for project; Playtest and evaluate game design process; Manage Web Design and graphics.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Conceptualize and create illustrations and artwork for merchandise; Maintain storefront, pricing and web development; Initiated marketing, published social media and organized and managed sales; Utilize preproduction using photography, 3D graphics and drawing/painting.
Adjunct Instructor - Game Design at National University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Instruct game design courses; mentor students; develop curricula and assess portfolios.
Adjunct Instructor - Game Design at Southern New Hampshire University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Teach game design courses; facilitate online learning and critique student work.
Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design at Grand Canyon University
August 1, 2018 - Present
Teach graphic design courses; supervise student projects and portfolios.
Adjunct Instructor - Game Design at Rize University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Game design instruction and curriculum development.
Adjunct Instructor - Game Design at West Virginia University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Graduate level course instruction in game design (ART503).
Adjunct Instructor - Media and Fine Arts at University of Green Bay
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Instruct media and fine arts courses; supervise student projects.
Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Arts at Rasmussen College
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Graphic arts instruction; curriculum development and student mentoring.
Adjunct Instructor - Game Design at Ferris University
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Game design instruction; student portfolio development.
Game Design Instructor at Sanford Brown
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017
Instruct game design courses; evaluate student portfolios.
Game Design/Multimedia Instructor at Arts Institute of Pittsburgh Online
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2017
Teach MM/GA courses via online platform; critique portfolios and mentor students.
Graphic Design Instructor at Herzing University Online
June 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017
Instruct online graphic design courses; develop curricula and assessments.
Lead Designer (Arch Viz) at MODS International
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Design, model, texture and light visual renders; manage draftsmen and project timelines; arrange assets and equipment; provide background imagery creation.
Lead Faculty at Arts Institute of Pittsburgh Online
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Manage Media Arts and Animation and Game Art and Design Programs; mentor faculty; develop Alumni Mentor Program; oversee online learning.
Lead Artist at Digital Asylum Games
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
Create concept art and 3D assets with animation for mobile games in Unity; develop and playtest game concepts with programmer/designer.
Owner at Fine Art and Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 1, 2015
Conceptualize artwork for clients; manage preproduction with photography and 3D; manage projects and client relationships; create websites with databases.
Game Design/Multimedia Instructor at ITT Technical Institute
March 1, 2005 - September 1, 2011
Teach Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, 3ds Max, Maya and Unity3D; work with career services and Admissions; deliver approved curriculum in visual communications and game design.
Combat Engineer E4 at Army National Guard
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006
Clearing explosives, bridge construction, construction and problem solving; Captain’s Assistant; maintained company records for 152 soldiers.

Education

MFA in Game Design/ Conceptual Art at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
MAE Curriculum Design at University of Phoenix
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BFA in Computer Animation and Multimedia at Arts Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Subject Matter Expert (SME): National University courses MUL203, MUL375, MUL371
January 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025
ART503 Game Design Masters Level
August 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025
GADA205 Digital Illustration
January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025
MAA242 Digital Sculpting
January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025
GA225 Advanced Illustration Techniques
January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet, Professional Services