My name is Chase Kumasaka and I am a character designer specializing in animated series and game-like experiences. I am inspired by storytelling to build memorable characters and stories that have lasting impact. I am well-experienced in creating 2D concepts for 3D model renderings, game supporting icons, and promotional or supporting illustrations.…

CHASE KUMASAKA

My name is Chase Kumasaka and I am a character designer specializing in animated series and game-like experiences. I am inspired by storytelling to build memorable characters and stories that have lasting impact. I am well-experienced in creating 2D concepts for 3D model renderings, game supporting icons, and promotional or supporting illustrations.…

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My name is Chase Kumasaka and I am a character designer specializing in animated series and game-like experiences. I am inspired by storytelling to build memorable characters and stories that have lasting impact. I am well-experienced in creating 2D concepts for 3D model renderings, game supporting icons, and promotional or supporting illustrations.

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English
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Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Netflix Animation (Unannounced Series)
June 27, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Visual development for Netflix unannounced series; led multiple design decisions including character posing, style treatments, and design language; pitched a style honoring the game's origins and leveraging the new medium to support animation, tone, and humor.
Creature Designer at Mardonpol Inc
October 30, 2024 - December 23, 2024
Collaborated with a design team to fill a diverse, detailed encyclopedia of monsters for an upcoming monster collecting game.
Character Designer / Visual Development Artist at Netflix Animation
August 31, 2024 - September 23, 2024
Work closely with art director and pitched original game studio directions with unique style, character poses and color design for each pitch in a two-week span.
Character/ Concept Designer at Yuga Labs
March 9, 2023 - January 23, 2024
Designed over 120 assets including character personalities, props, outfits, and expression sheets with clean line art for game characters.
Character Designer at Netflix Animation
July 28, 2021 - March 23, 2022
Crafted characters for Carol & the End of the World, balancing heavy emotional moments with humor on a GLAAD-award nominated series.
Model Designer at Netflix Animation
September 22, 2019 - October 15, 2020
Designed charming, memorable characters, props, and FX designs that became 3D models for our asset library.

Education

bachelors of fine arts at california college of the arts
September 24, 2012 - May 5, 2016

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Other

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