Hi, I'm Helwa Halloum, a passionate game artist and producer based in San Leandro, California. With a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design specializing in Games and Playable Media, I love transforming creative ideas into engaging gameplay experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead teams, design narratives, and produce visual assets for interactive media. Over the years, I have honed my skills across 3D game art production, character rigging, animation, and user experience. Driven by a dedication to quality and effective communication, I enjoy bringing game worlds and characters to life and aligning art direction with broader project goals to create immersive games that resonate with players.

Helwa Halloum

Hi, I'm Helwa Halloum, a passionate game artist and producer based in San Leandro, California. With a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design specializing in Games and Playable Media, I love transforming creative ideas into engaging gameplay experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead teams, design narratives, and produce visual assets for interactive media. Over the years, I have honed my skills across 3D game art production, character rigging, animation, and user experience. Driven by a dedication to quality and effective communication, I enjoy bringing game worlds and characters to life and aligning art direction with broader project goals to create immersive games that resonate with players.

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Hi, I’m Helwa Halloum, a passionate game artist and producer based in San Leandro, California. With a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design specializing in Games and Playable Media, I love transforming creative ideas into engaging gameplay experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead teams, design narratives, and produce visual assets for interactive media.

Over the years, I have honed my skills across 3D game art production, character rigging, animation, and user experience. Driven by a dedication to quality and effective communication, I enjoy bringing game worlds and characters to life and aligning art direction with broader project goals to create immersive games that resonate with players.

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Work Experience

Project Intern at BRIC Foundation, Remote, California
August 1, 2023 - August 10, 2025
Collaborated in a group of four to create a game pitch within six weeks and professionally presented it to executives in the entertainment industry. Led the creation of the narrative for the game "Hiraeth" by designing the storyline and developing key gameplay elements, while producing concept art to visually represent the game’s world and characters.
Art Producer at Game Design & Art Collaboration, Santa Cruz, California
May 1, 2024 - August 10, 2025
Oversaw the visual direction of the game "Malisen" leading a team of 18 artists by providing feedback, coordinating with artists to ensure consistent art quality, and assisting in the development of key assets. Delivered regular presentations to the broader team on the art department’s progress, upcoming tasks, and development goals. Aligned art team efforts with cross-functional collaborators by organizing concept art libraries and communicating milestones.
Co Producer, Character/Support 2D Artist, Programmer at UCSC Senior Capstone Project
June 1, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Led a 7-person team in the development of "Chic Boutique", guiding collaborative brainstorming sessions and overseeing the implementation of key gameplay ideas into the prototype. Streamlined communication within the team and scheduling systems to improve collaboration and task management. Delegated tasks to artists based on strengths, ensuring timely delivery of character designs, environment art, and UI assets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz, California
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Associates of Arts at Las Positas College, Livermore, California
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet