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!…

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. 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!…

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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. 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!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
March 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Cleveland Institute of Art
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
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 at Valley Arts Center
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Assisted with setup and cleanup for two festival days; organized and purchased approximately $200 worth of supplies; managed time to plan and oversee the two-day mural project; assisted festival patrons in contributing to a community mural.
Cashier/Store Setup at Grocery Outlet Cleveland Heights
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Set up and stocked aisles to prepare for store opening; worked cash register and handled card and cash payments; provided customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art
August 18, 2021 - May 13, 2025

Qualifications

Gund Family Scholarship
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
CIA Grant
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
CIA Student Independent Exhibition
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
KSU Aggregate Exhibition
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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