Hi, I'm Mason R. Staples, a Dallas-based game and visual artist focused on concept art, UI design, and asset creation for both indie titles and student-led projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into polished visuals, from character concepts and props to icons and UI layouts. I value strong communication, reliability, and adapting to new tools and workflows. My experience spans art creation, video editing, and playtesting to understand how visuals support gameplay and player experience, and I look forward to contributing to new interactive experiences.

Mason R. Staples

Hi, I'm Mason R. Staples, a Dallas-based game and visual artist focused on concept art, UI design, and asset creation for both indie titles and student-led projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into polished visuals, from character concepts and props to icons and UI layouts. I value strong communication, reliability, and adapting to new tools and workflows. My experience spans art creation, video editing, and playtesting to understand how visuals support gameplay and player experience, and I look forward to contributing to new interactive experiences.

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Hi, I’m Mason R. Staples, a Dallas-based game and visual artist focused on concept art, UI design, and asset creation for both indie titles and student-led projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into polished visuals, from character concepts and props to icons and UI layouts.

I value strong communication, reliability, and adapting to new tools and workflows. My experience spans art creation, video editing, and playtesting to understand how visuals support gameplay and player experience, and I look forward to contributing to new interactive experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Game Artist at Monochrome RPG / NonPareil Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Created multiple art assets including props and character concept art for a student-led game development project.

Education

High School Diploma at Hillcrest High School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Program/Course at NonPareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
High School Diploma at Hillcrest
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Art program at Non Pareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
High School Diploma at Hillcrest
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Program in Art / Game Design at Non Pareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
High School Diploma at Hillcrest High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
at Non Pareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
High School Diploma at Hillcrest
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
at Non Pareil Institute - Dallas Plano, Texas
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
at Hillcrest
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
at Non Pareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025
High School Diploma at Hillcrest High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Work Readiness Program at Non Pareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - April 26, 2026
High School degree at Hillcrest
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Work Readiness Program at Non Pareil Institute
January 1, 2017 - May 2, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
February 20, 2025 - February 21, 2028

Industry Experience

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