I’m an experienced creative professional with over two decades in 2D & 3D animation, illustration, modeling, UI/UX, interactive & game design, and graphic/information design. My work spans Canada, Europe, and Australia, and includes contributions to projects for clients such as the Royal Canadian Navy, Boeing, and the Canadian Space Agency. I combine principal art direction, technical expertise, and a passion for storytelling to create engaging visuals, immersive experiences, and impactful designs. Whether it’s animation, concept development, or interactive media, I thrive on turning ideas into compelling results. If you’re looking for a versatile artist who can take projects from concept to polished delivery, I’d love to connect.

William Zach

I’m an experienced creative professional with over two decades in 2D & 3D animation, illustration, modeling, UI/UX, interactive & game design, and graphic/information design. My work spans Canada, Europe, and Australia, and includes contributions to projects for clients such as the Royal Canadian Navy, Boeing, and the Canadian Space Agency. I combine principal art direction, technical expertise, and a passion for storytelling to create engaging visuals, immersive experiences, and impactful designs. Whether it’s animation, concept development, or interactive media, I thrive on turning ideas into compelling results. If you’re looking for a versatile artist who can take projects from concept to polished delivery, I’d love to connect.

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I’m an experienced creative professional with over two decades in 2D & 3D animation, illustration, modeling, UI/UX, interactive & game design, and graphic/information design. My work spans Canada, Europe, and Australia, and includes contributions to projects for clients such as the Royal Canadian Navy, Boeing, and the Canadian Space Agency.

I combine principal art direction, technical expertise, and a passion for storytelling to create engaging visuals, immersive experiences, and impactful designs. Whether it’s animation, concept development, or interactive media, I thrive on turning ideas into compelling results.

If you’re looking for a versatile artist who can take projects from concept to polished delivery, I’d love to connect.

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Language

English
Fluent
Czech
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Artist, Principal Artist, Senior Animator at RaceRocks 3D Inc.
January 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Led 2D and 3D animation, illustration, 3D modeling, art direction, game and task trainer development, VR development, client relations, concept development, proposals, design, and production for major clients including the Royal Canadian Navy, General Dynamics, Boeing, Canadian Space Agency, Honeywell Aerospace, and Ocean Networks Canada.
Lead Artist at Games for Dark Territory Inc.
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Responsible for illustration, 3D modeling, texturing, animation, game design, and marketing media contributing to game development projects.
Art Director at Kanga Communications
January 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
Directed art projects, managed teams, handled client relations, conducted project research, and oversaw conceptual development, proposals, presentations, design execution, and production management.
Partner & Art Director at Abyss Design
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Managed client relations, project research, art direction, conceptual development, proposals, presentation, design execution, programming, production management, and project testing in fields including design, illustration, branding, advertising, interactive media, and animation.
Lead Artist & Producer at Silicon Jelly – iPad Games
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Involved in game production and design as lead artist and producer, overseeing creative and technical project development.
Art Director at CTP Premium Business Parks Across the EU
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Directed art for all marketing materials, managed subcontractor relations, project research, conceptual development, presentation, design execution, photography, animation, and production management across EU markets.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance (Sydney & Melbourne, Australia)
January 1, 1997 - August 7, 2025
Conducted project research, conceptual development, proposals, presentation, design execution, and production management in graphic design and illustration projects.
Lead Artist, Principal Artist, Senior Animator at RaceRocks 3D Inc.
January 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Led art and animation projects, creating 2D & 3D animations, illustrations, 3D modeling, game and task trainer development, and VR experiences. Managed client relations and conceptual development for clients including Royal Canadian Navy, General Dynamics, Boeing, Canadian Space Agency, Honeywell Aerospace, and Ocean Networks Canada. Responsibilities included art direction, proposals, design, and production.
Lead Artist at Games for Dark Territory Inc.
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Created illustrations, 3D models, texturing, animations, game design, and marketing media for various projects.
Art Director at Kanga Communications
January 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
Directed art projects, managed teams, handled client relations, performed project research, conceptual development and proposals, and oversaw design execution and production management.
Partner & Art Director at Abyss Design
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Managed client relations, project research, art direction, conceptual development, proposals and presentations, design execution, programming, production management, and project testing in the areas of design, illustration, branding, advertising, interactive, and animation.
Lead Artist & Producer at Silicon Jelly
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Involved in game production and design for iPad games.
Art Director at CTP Premium Business Parks
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Led art direction for all marketing materials across the EU, managed subcontractor relations, project research, conceptual development, presentations, design execution, photography, animation, and production management.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 1997 - August 7, 2025
Conducted project research, conceptual development, proposal presentations, design execution, and production management.
Lead Artist, Principal Artist, Senior Animator at RaceRocks 3D Inc.
January 1, 2016 - Present
Worked as Lead Artist and Senior Animator providing 2D and 3D animation, illustration, 3D modeling, art direction, game and task trainer development, and VR development. Managed client relations, concept development, proposals, design, and production for key clients including the Royal Canadian Navy, General Dynamics, Boeing, Canadian Space Agency, Honeywell Aerospace, and Ocean Networks Canada.
Lead Artist at Games for Dark Territory Inc.
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Led artistic efforts including illustration, 3D modeling, texturing, animation, game design, and marketing media development for game projects.
Art Director at Kanga Communications
January 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
Provided art direction, managed teams, handled client relations, project research, conceptual and design development, execution, and production management.
Partner & Art Director at Abyss Design
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Managed client relations, project research, art direction, conceptual development and proposals, design execution, programming, production management, and project testing in design, illustration, branding, advertising, interactive media, and animation.
Lead Artist & Producer at Silicon Jelly – iPad Games
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Involved in game production and design as the Lead Artist and Producer.
Art Director at CTP Premium Business Parks
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Directed art for all marketing materials across the EU, managed subcontractor relations, project research, conceptual development, presentation, design execution, photography, animation, and production management.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 1997 - August 7, 2025
Performed project research, conceptual development, proposals, presentations, design execution, and production management across Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
Lead Artist, Principal Artist, Senior Animator at RaceRocks 3D Inc.
January 1, 2016 - November 14, 2025
2D & 3D Animation, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Art Direction, Game & Task Trainer Development, VR Development, Client Relations, Concept Development, Proposals, Design & Production.
Lead Artist at Games for Dark Territory Inc.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Illustration, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Game Design, and Marketing Media.
Art Director at Kanga Communications
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Art Direction, Team Management, Client Relations, Project Research, Conceptual Development, Conceptual Proposals And Presentation, Design Execution, Production Management.
Partner & Art Director at Abyss Design - Design/Illustration /Branding/ Advertising/Interactive & Animation
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Client Relations, Project Research, Art Direction, Conceptual Development, Conceptual Proposals And Presentation, Design Execution, Programming, Production Management, Project Testing.
Lead Artist & Producer at Silicon Jelly – iPad Games
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Involved in Game Production and Design.
Art Director at CTP Premium Business Parks Across the EU
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Art Direction for all Marketing Material, Subcontractor Relations, Project Research, Conceptual Development, Presentation, Design Execution, Photography, Animation, Production Management.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Sydney & Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Project Research, Conceptual Development, Conceptual Proposals And Presentation, Design Execution, Production Management.
Lead Artist / Principal Artist / Senior Animator at RaceRocks 3D Inc.
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Lead artist and senior animator responsible for 2D/3D animation, illustration, 3D modeling, art direction, game and task-trainer development, VR work, client relations, concept development, proposals, and production design.
Partner & Art Director at Abyss Design
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Partner & Art Director overseeing client relations, art direction, conceptual development, proposals and presentation, design execution, programming and production management.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator providing project research, conceptual development, proposals, design execution, and production management.

Education

Bachelor-level studies at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Visual Communication and Illustrations (4 Year Studies) at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
4 Year Studies with a Focus on Visual Communication and Illustrations at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
4 Year Studies in Visual Communication & Illustrations at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
4 Year Studies in Visual Communication at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Other