I am Amber “Geikou” Chen, an experienced 2D artist and illustrator specializing in the fantasy and gaming industries. With a versatile style ranging from fantasy and semi-realism to anime, I adapt my art to fit characters, backgrounds, props, UI, and more. Over my career, I have contributed to multiple game projects, published artwork, and collaborated with clients like VIZ Media and Autodesk. My professional journey spans freelance and in-house roles where I designed, illustrated, and animated digital slot machine games and online games for children. I am also fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese, enabling me to work across diverse teams and projects. With strong skills in Photoshop, After Effects, and Procreate, among others, I am committed to delivering high-quality, engaging visual content.

Amber Chen

I am Amber “Geikou” Chen, an experienced 2D artist and illustrator specializing in the fantasy and gaming industries. With a versatile style ranging from fantasy and semi-realism to anime, I adapt my art to fit characters, backgrounds, props, UI, and more. Over my career, I have contributed to multiple game projects, published artwork, and collaborated with clients like VIZ Media and Autodesk. My professional journey spans freelance and in-house roles where I designed, illustrated, and animated digital slot machine games and online games for children. I am also fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese, enabling me to work across diverse teams and projects. With strong skills in Photoshop, After Effects, and Procreate, among others, I am committed to delivering high-quality, engaging visual content.

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I am Amber “Geikou” Chen, an experienced 2D artist and illustrator specializing in the fantasy and gaming industries. With a versatile style ranging from fantasy and semi-realism to anime, I adapt my art to fit characters, backgrounds, props, UI, and more. Over my career, I have contributed to multiple game projects, published artwork, and collaborated with clients like VIZ Media and Autodesk.

My professional journey spans freelance and in-house roles where I designed, illustrated, and animated digital slot machine games and online games for children. I am also fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese, enabling me to work across diverse teams and projects. With strong skills in Photoshop, After Effects, and Procreate, among others, I am committed to delivering high-quality, engaging visual content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist
January 1, 2021 - Present
Providing freelance illustration and art services to varied clients, including work on fantasy and gaming projects, with flexible styles ranging from fantasy to semi-realism and anime.
Designer, Illustrator, and Animator at Meta Gaming Studios
January 1, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Designed, illustrated, and animated digital slot machine games, contributing to titles like Sugar Skulls, Champagne Dreams, and Flaming Peppers between 2015 and 2021.
Isometric 2D Artist at Thrust Interactive
January 1, 2015 - August 21, 2025
Created isometric 2D art for online casino gaming projects in Atlanta.
Illustrator and Concept Artist at Xeko
January 1, 2013 - August 21, 2025
Illustrated and developed concept art for an online children’s game and community.
Concept, Texture, UI, and 2D Artist at Rezilio
January 1, 2012 - August 21, 2025
Worked on concept art, texture creation, UI design, and 2D art production.
Concept, Texture, UI, Particle, and 2D Artist / Assistant 3D Artist / Quest Writer at Rapid Reality, LLC.
January 1, 2008 - August 21, 2025
Responsibilities included concept art, textures, UI, particle effects, 2D art creation, assistant 3D artist duties, and quest writing for games.

Education

B.A. Biology at Rice University
January 1, 2001 - August 21, 2025
B.A. Asian Studies at Rice University
January 1, 2001 - August 21, 2025

Qualifications

Conversational Level 2 Certification (Japanese)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet