I'm a digital artist with hands-on experience collaborating with teams in development and execution of visually appealing designs for social media and diverse platforms. I excel at engaging and attracting target audiences while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. I stay updated with the latest design trends, techniques, and tools, and I adapt quickly to changes in project requirements and priorities, maintaining flexibility and a positive attitude. I have knowledge of Spanish and Japanese languages and cultures.

Siena Sockel

I'm a digital artist with hands-on experience collaborating with teams in development and execution of visually appealing designs for social media and diverse platforms. I excel at engaging and attracting target audiences while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. I stay updated with the latest design trends, techniques, and tools, and I adapt quickly to changes in project requirements and priorities, maintaining flexibility and a positive attitude. I have knowledge of Spanish and Japanese languages and cultures.

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I’m a digital artist with hands-on experience collaborating with teams in development and execution of visually appealing designs for social media and diverse platforms.

I excel at engaging and attracting target audiences while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. I stay updated with the latest design trends, techniques, and tools, and I adapt quickly to changes in project requirements and priorities, maintaining flexibility and a positive attitude. I have knowledge of Spanish and Japanese languages and cultures.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Artist at Studio WIP
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create and sell original art pieces and stencils. Teach and lead spray painting classes for groups of students – providing guidance, support, and instruction to a wide range of artists. Commended by leadership and clients for promoting creativity and achieving high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and referrals.
Background/Lead Artist at Timebreakers & Leviathan
January 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in development of fighting games by independent studios, working with Game Director throughout the creative process. Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications. Apply diverse painting styles depending on environments and moods. Partnered with team members to implement design changes and improvements, achieving praise for creativity, efficiency, and commitment to quality and timely deliverables. Selected to take on additional design tasks focused on characters and environmental features with focus on reflecting programmer’s vision.
Freelance Artist at Independent Contractors
January 1, 2022 - Present
Take on diverse online illustrations and animation projects, delivering original full color custom character designs to clients. Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for digital art animation for promotional videos – supporting song releases by musicians. Partnered with team members to implement design changes and improvements, achieving praise for creativity, efficiency, and commitment to quality and timely deliverables. Selected to take on additional design tasks for characters and environmental features with focus on accurately reflecting programmer’s vision.
Graphic Design Intern at SilverCloud Health
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Participated in design and delivery of graphics/images utilized in virtual mental health platform with users in the US, UK, and Ireland. Supported multinational marketing teams in creative development functions. Worked closely with graphic design team.
Vector Artist at Nomad Candy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Created vectors for mobile app development company, using Adobe Illustrator.
Lead Artist at Studio WIP (Work In Progress)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create and sell original art pieces and stencils. Teach and lead spray painting classes for groups of students, providing guidance, support, and instruction to a wide range of artists.
Background / Lead Artist at Timebreakers & Leviathan (Independent Games)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the development of fighting games by independent studios, working with the Game Director throughout the creative process. Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications. Apply diverse painting styles depending on environments and moods.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University – Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

2D Game Artist Certificate
January 1, 2025 - May 10, 2026
2D GAME ARTIST CERTIFICATE – ELVTR
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet