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I am a versatile game artist and outsourcing manager working in game development and animation. I’m a 2D generalist skilled in illustration and creature design, with experience in 3D modeling and texturing, stylized human character design, environment design, and art outsource management. Over the years I’ve collaborated with external art vendors and internal teams to deliver hundreds of stylized portraits, concept art, boards, and other assets. I thrive in fast-paced projects, bridging art direction with hands-on creation and effective outsourcing workflows.…I am a versatile game artist and outsourcing manager working in game development and animation. I’m a 2D generalist skilled in illustration and creature design, with experience in 3D modeling and texturing, stylized human character design, environment design, and art outsource management. Over the years I’ve collaborated with external art vendors and internal teams to deliver hundreds of stylized portraits, concept art, boards, and other assets. I thrive in fast-paced projects, bridging art direction with hands-on creation and effective outsourcing workflows.

Brian Mutschler

Illustrator, Concept Artist, Art Director, +2

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I am a versatile game artist and outsourcing manager working in game development and animation. I’m a 2D generalist skilled in illustration and creature design, with experience in 3D modeling and texturing, stylized human character design, environment design, and art outsource management. Over the years I’ve collaborated with external art vendors and internal teams to deliver hundreds of stylized portraits, concept art, boards, and other assets. I thrive in fast-paced projects, bridging art direction with hands-on creation and effective outsourcing workflows.…I am a versatile game artist and outsourcing manager working in game development and animation. I’m a 2D generalist skilled in illustration and creature design, with experience in 3D modeling and texturing, stylized human character design, environment design, and art outsource management. Over the years I’ve collaborated with external art vendors and internal teams to deliver hundreds of stylized portraits, concept art, boards, and other assets. I thrive in fast-paced projects, bridging art direction with hands-on creation and effective outsourcing workflows.

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I am a versatile game artist and outsourcing manager working in game development and animation. I’m a 2D generalist skilled in illustration and creature design, with experience in 3D modeling and texturing, stylized human character design, environment design, and art outsource management.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with external art vendors and internal teams to deliver hundreds of stylized portraits, concept art, boards, and other assets. I thrive in fast-paced projects, bridging art direction with hands-on creation and effective outsourcing workflows.

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Work Experience

External Development Manager at Zynga

November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Responsible for communications with external art vendors; created Splash Screens and App Icons for seasonal events; oversaw art production of hundreds of stylized 2D character portraits; worked as both hands-on artist and art manager.

Illustrator & Concept Artist, Mythgard at Rhino Games, Inc

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created illustrations for digital cards and asset creation for Mythgard; collaborated with the Creative Director to produce non-card assets for the game, such as game boards, utilizing a 3D-based/2D-paintover technique.

Illustrator & Concept Artist, Monster Train at Shiny Shoe Games

December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Illustrator, concept artist, and creature designer for Monster Train; worked closely with the Creative Director to develop the look and feel of tribes; created 2D keyframe poses and additional tech art for animation.

Associate Art Director & Lead Artist at Present Creative

July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020

A multi-faceted role as Associate Art Director and Lead Artist for multiple client projects; responsibilities varied by project and included managing external artists, creating artistic style documentation, and ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables.

Illustrator & Concept Artist at Rhino Games, Inc

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created illustrations for digital cards and asset creation for Mythgard; worked closely with the Creative Director to produce non-card assets for the game, such as game boards, utilizing a 3D-based/2D-paintover technique.

Illustrator & Concept Artist at Shiny Shoe Games

December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Illustrator, concept artist, and creature designer for the game Monster Train; worked closely with the Creative Director to develop the look and feel of the various tribes featured in the game; created 2D keyframe poses and additional tech art, preparing in-game artwork for animation.