I am a creative and detail-oriented artist specializing in character design and visual development, with over 5 years of experience bringing imaginative concepts to life. I have a strong foundation in storytelling and procedural visual effects, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality artwork across digital and traditional mediums. My technical expertise spans 2D and 3D animation and design, allowing me to effectively contribute to various creative projects. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse roles including freelance artistry, graphic design, background and storyboard artistry, and comic book art, which have honed my ability to communicate visually and meet deadlines efficiently. I am passionate about animation, film, and TV, as well as collectibles and replica props, which continue to inspire my artistic endeavors.

Patrick Miniutti

I am a creative and detail-oriented artist specializing in character design and visual development, with over 5 years of experience bringing imaginative concepts to life. I have a strong foundation in storytelling and procedural visual effects, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality artwork across digital and traditional mediums. My technical expertise spans 2D and 3D animation and design, allowing me to effectively contribute to various creative projects. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse roles including freelance artistry, graphic design, background and storyboard artistry, and comic book art, which have honed my ability to communicate visually and meet deadlines efficiently. I am passionate about animation, film, and TV, as well as collectibles and replica props, which continue to inspire my artistic endeavors.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented artist specializing in character design and visual development, with over 5 years of experience bringing imaginative concepts to life. I have a strong foundation in storytelling and procedural visual effects, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality artwork across digital and traditional mediums. My technical expertise spans 2D and 3D animation and design, allowing me to effectively contribute to various creative projects.

Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse roles including freelance artistry, graphic design, background and storyboard artistry, and comic book art, which have honed my ability to communicate visually and meet deadlines efficiently. I am passionate about animation, film, and TV, as well as collectibles and replica props, which continue to inspire my artistic endeavors.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at SSG Hotels
March 31, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Completed a month-long contract position to create brochures for a new Holiday Inn Hotel, including several brochures showcasing the main hotel, guestrooms, and exclusive ballroom. Engaged professionally with clients to build relationships and clearly communicate expectations.
Background Artist/Storyboard Artist at Skelecat Studios
June 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025
Collaborated with a team of over 20 volunteer artists and students at Purdue University to create background illustrations based on scripts. Storyboarded several scenes during pre-production, which were then handed off to animators.
Comic Book Artist at Anthology Comics
April 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Illustrated various pages for a crowd-funded comic book anthology series, maintaining correspondence with the comic writer and publisher to ensure quality standards. Collaborated with a colorist and letterer to complete the final comic book pages.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
May 1, 2019 - Present
Illustrated digital and traditional commissions while maintaining online correspondence with clients. Created advertisements, promptly responded to customer inquiries, and partnered with a co-worker to fulfill orders. Employed solution-oriented methods and strong problem-solving skills to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation and VFX at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Fractal Showcase Award Recipient
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet