I am a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, specializing in illustration, graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics. I have a passion for delivering high-quality key art, video assets, and static creatives using tools like Photoshop, Maya, and After Effects. I thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and creative problem-solving are prioritized. I have managed and scaled creative teams to improve efficiency and productivity while fostering an innovative and original culture. My experience spans designing compelling advertisements, collaborating cross-functionally, and producing motion graphics and video content that significantly boost user engagement and ad revenue.

Josue Portillo

I am a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, specializing in illustration, graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics. I have a passion for delivering high-quality key art, video assets, and static creatives using tools like Photoshop, Maya, and After Effects. I thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and creative problem-solving are prioritized. I have managed and scaled creative teams to improve efficiency and productivity while fostering an innovative and original culture. My experience spans designing compelling advertisements, collaborating cross-functionally, and producing motion graphics and video content that significantly boost user engagement and ad revenue.

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I am a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, specializing in illustration, graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics. I have a passion for delivering high-quality key art, video assets, and static creatives using tools like Photoshop, Maya, and After Effects. I thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and creative problem-solving are prioritized.

I have managed and scaled creative teams to improve efficiency and productivity while fostering an innovative and original culture. My experience spans designing compelling advertisements, collaborating cross-functionally, and producing motion graphics and video content that significantly boost user engagement and ad revenue.

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Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer / Video Editor at WB Games
May 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Led a team of seven creative designers in developing compelling advertisements for Warner Bros. and HBO intellectual properties. Collaborated closely with the User Acquisition team to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with audience engagement strategies. Managed art reviews, meetings, and video campaign development, guiding projects from concept to completion and fostering team morale through team bonding and knowledge sharing initiatives. Collaborated across departments to secure assets and software, enhancing team delivery efficiency. Integrated in-game 3D assets to create high-performing video content, boosting engagement and revenue. Played a key role in hiring, training, and documentation to scale the team. Designed key art for mobile ads and in-game splash screens, produced motion graphics and video content using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Credited on titles including Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. Received recognition in WB Games Employee Spotlight for
Senior Marketing Artist at ForeVR Games
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Contributed to innovative projects at a remote-based virtual reality gaming company. Designed art concepts, illustrations, and static ads improving visual appeal and user immersion for VR games. Created concepts for VR Dog Park, VR Bowl, and VR Darts to enhance user experience. Utilized artistic skills to paint and design creatives for virtual reality games.
Senior 2D Marketing Artist at Machine Zone, Inc.
May 1, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Developed high-quality, engaging video and static ads for mobile marketing campaigns, including APAC markets. Contributed to concepting and storyboarding for commercials with millions of YouTube views. Delivered team demos highlighting After Effects, video edits, and parallax animations to improve team performance. Animated assets using Photoshop and After Effects to produce gifs and videos, increasing ad impressions. Created digital illustrations and art concepts for mobile games including Game of War, Mobile Strike, and Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos.
2D Artist at Playtika
November 1, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Created vector illustrations for Bingo Blitz mobile game using Adobe Flash. Collaborated with the Art Director to ensure high-quality artwork and contributed creative designs to enhance user experience, supporting game success.
Concept Artist at Electronic Arts
April 1, 2013 - August 6, 2025
Created character concepts, storyboards, UI art, and title screens for an unreleased mobile title. Credited for concept creation on Sims 3: Island Paradise. Supported scaling of the mobile team and contributed visual designs for an unreleased Fish Club game, enhancing development and creative output.
2D Artist at Mambo Studios
December 1, 2011 - August 6, 2025
Contributed to the development of the interactive Android game Outlaw Gunslinger by adhering to the Art Director's creative vision throughout production.
Master Control Operator at Google
July 1, 2011 - August 6, 2025
Ensured high-quality e-books by reformatting and editing for e-readers. Paid meticulous attention to detail revising e-books to meet industry standards.
Texture Artist at Judobaby
September 1, 2010 - August 6, 2025
Created in-game texture maps including bump, color, gloss, AO, and blendmaps for characters using Photoshop, Maya, and Mudbox. Optimized UV layouts for performance and shipped a AAA Nintendo Wii title.
2D Artist at Zynga
July 1, 2009 - August 6, 2025
Created digital illustrations, concept art, and game art for the Vampire Wars iPhone app. Collaborated closely with the art director to ensure high-quality art delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation/Illustration at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet