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I am a senior concept artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience across film, TV, and video games. I specialize in concept design, set illustration, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for AAA titles, major TV series, and blockbuster films. I enjoy leading creative teams, collaborating with directors, and delivering high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines. Based in North York, I work with Santopia Studios (and other studios) on remote and on-site projects, crafting environment concepts, props, vehicles, and characters, and producing animatics and fully rendered frames for campaigns and productions. My credits include Vought Rising, The Boys, Star Trek series, The Expanse, Scott Pilgrim, and more.…I am a senior concept artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience across film, TV, and video games. I specialize in concept design, set illustration, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for AAA titles, major TV series, and blockbuster films. I enjoy leading creative teams, collaborating with directors, and delivering high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines. Based in North York, I work with Santopia Studios (and other studios) on remote and on-site projects, crafting environment concepts, props, vehicles, and characters, and producing animatics and fully rendered frames for campaigns and productions. My credits include Vought Rising, The Boys, Star Trek series, The Expanse, Scott Pilgrim, and more.

Sanford Kong

Concept Artist, Illustrator, 1st Assistant Director, +2

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I am a senior concept artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience across film, TV, and video games. I specialize in concept design, set illustration, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for AAA titles, major TV series, and blockbuster films. I enjoy leading creative teams, collaborating with directors, and delivering high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines. Based in North York, I work with Santopia Studios (and other studios) on remote and on-site projects, crafting environment concepts, props, vehicles, and characters, and producing animatics and fully rendered frames for campaigns and productions. My credits include Vought Rising, The Boys, Star Trek series, The Expanse, Scott Pilgrim, and more.…I am a senior concept artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience across film, TV, and video games. I specialize in concept design, set illustration, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for AAA titles, major TV series, and blockbuster films. I enjoy leading creative teams, collaborating with directors, and delivering high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines. Based in North York, I work with Santopia Studios (and other studios) on remote and on-site projects, crafting environment concepts, props, vehicles, and characters, and producing animatics and fully rendered frames for campaigns and productions. My credits include Vought Rising, The Boys, Star Trek series, The Expanse, Scott Pilgrim, and more.

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I am a senior concept artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience across film, TV, and video games. I specialize in concept design, set illustration, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for AAA titles, major TV series, and blockbuster films. I enjoy leading creative teams, collaborating with directors, and delivering high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines.

Based in North York, I work with Santopia Studios (and other studios) on remote and on-site projects, crafting environment concepts, props, vehicles, and characters, and producing animatics and fully rendered frames for campaigns and productions. My credits include Vought Rising, The Boys, Star Trek series, The Expanse, Scott Pilgrim, and more.

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Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Principal | Senior Concept Artist, 1st Assistant Art Director & Illustrator at Santopia Studios

January 1, 2007 - Present

Delivered concept illustrations for environments, props, vehicles, and characters across TV, film, and advertising projects. Collaborated with directors and production teams on visual storytelling, set designs, and keyframe illustrations. Created animatic assets and fully rendered frames for advertising campaigns.

Lead Artist, Concept Design Department at MiConcept Theme Park Design

February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023

Keyframe illustrations for a Dark Ride at the Islamic Cultural Village.

Lead Artist, Concept Design Department at Silicon Knights

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Managed a team of 8 concept artists to deliver visual assets for the Too Human Trilogy (Xbox 360). Oversaw workﬂow pipelines and mentored junior artists to meet artistic vision and production timelines.

Assistant Lead, Concept Design Department at Silicon Knights

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005

Supported the Lead Artist in organizing art assets and mentoring junior concept artists. Contributed to the visual development of Too Human and internal pitch projects.

Environmental 3D Artist at Silicon Knights

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003

Created 3D environments for both in-game assets and cinematics. Specialized in low and high-poly modelling, texturing, and lighting.

Concept Illustrator at Forrec Ltd – Theme Park Design

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Designed thematic concepts for international theme parks, including F1 Theme Park Dubai and Legoland. Created pre-production artwork, aerial views, and elevation drawings.

Background Painter at Sullivan Entertainment

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000

Produced digital background paintings for Anne of Green Gables Animated Series.

Layout and Design Artist at Cinegroupe

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Created environment and prop designs for animated productions. Credit: Heavy Metal 2000 (F.A.K.K.²).