Tom Spyker

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I am a 2025 graduate from the Cleveland Institute of Art's Game Design program. I specialize in illustration and concept art, especially related to props and environments, as well as character design.

About

I am a 2025 graduate from the Cleveland Institute of Art’s Game Design program. I specialize in illustration and concept art, especially related to props and environments, as well as character design. I have experience with illustrating book covers and interior graphics as well as designing characters, logos, and environments for books and games.

In addition, I am very adaptable with both artistic style/mediums as well as the projects I take on. I enjoy helping clients bring their artistic visions to life in whatever capacity that may be!

  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 4 roles

Cashier/Store Setup · Grocery Outlet Cleveland HeightsJun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 4 mos

Set up and stocked aisles to prepare for store opening; worked cash register and handled card and cash payments; provided customer service.

Freelance Illustrator · Self-employedMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Developed character designs and page layouts with clients. Illustrated page spreads in a children's book style. Collaborated with clients to create cover composition sketches and illustrated book covers according to client needs.

Student Ambassador for Inclusive Classrooms · Cleveland Institute of ArtSep 2022 – May 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

Reviewed student and faculty resources and surveys; bridged communication between students and faculty in the Teaching and Learning department; compiled and scanned documents for the Student Affairs Office.

Art by the Falls Mural Leader · Valley Arts CenterMay 2022 – Jun 2022 · 2 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Cleveland Institute of Art2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Gund Family Scholarship2021 – 2025
CIA Grant2021 – 2025
CIA Student Independent Exhibition2023
KSU Aggregate Exhibition2023

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