I'm an illustrator and concept artist working in the entertainment industry for the past 20+ years working on lots of diverse projects. I love taking on side projects that are fun and different; would love to work on something fun with the right people.

John M. Donahue

I'm an illustrator and concept artist working in the entertainment industry for the past 20+ years working on lots of diverse projects. I love taking on side projects that are fun and different; would love to work on something fun with the right people.

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I’m an illustrator and concept artist working in the entertainment industry for the past 20+ years working on lots of diverse projects. I love taking on side projects that are fun and different; would love to work on something fun with the right people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Illustrator at Age of Learning Inc.
August 1, 2016 - November 12, 2025
Illustration, design and animation work on the ABCMouse.com product.
Senior Artist at Playtika
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Bingo Rush 2: illustration, design and animation; contributed to production pipeline for various titles.
Senior Concept Artist/Illustrator, Animator at Six Degrees Games
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Illustration and animation work; created flash animated elements, animatics and related assets.
Concept Artist at NCsoft Corp.
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Asst. Art Director for LAVS Studio; concept art for multiple titles; managed a team of 7 artists; guided look and feel.
Concept Artist at Captive Audience Productions
October 1, 2003 - October 1, 2003
Creature designs and makeup appliance designs for film projects; collaborated with makeup FX team.
Concept Artist at Captive Audience Productions
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Creature designs and subtle makeup appliance designs; pre-production concept art.
Asst. Model Maker at Main Stay Productions
March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2003
Feature film miniature department; assisted in miniature production.
Inbetweener/Cleanup at Pantomime Pictures
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Animation cleanup for Shaquille O’Neil project.
Illustrator/Animator at Timbuktoons
January 1, 2017 - Present
Illustration and Animation work on various projects monthly since Jan. 2017.
Senior Artist at Playtika
April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2016
Bingo Rush: illustration, design and animation; streamline production pipeline; Bingo Blitz: design, illustration and animation; Blitz Slots: design, illustration and animation.
Senior Concept Artist/Illustrator at Six Degrees Games
March 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
Senior artist guiding other artists in asset production and visual styling; jointly responsible for overall look of product; created flash animated elements and animatics.
Illustrator at Pantomime Pictures
November 1, 1999 - January 31, 2000
Inbetweener/Cleanup for Shaquille O’Neal Quake Readiness animation.
Senior Concept Artist at Captive Audience Productions
March 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Senior designer; overseeing junior artists; creature designs; The Exorcism of Emily Rose; Apocalypto; The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons; etc.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
AA in Liberal Arts at Mount San Antonio College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
AS in Animation at Mount San Antonio College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
BFA in Illustration at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
AA in Liberal Arts at Mount San Antonio College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
AS in Animation at Mount San Antonio College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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