Hi, I'm Ryan Harness, a passionate Visual Development Artist with over 4 years of experience specializing in character and prop design. I've had the opportunity to lead talented teams and contribute to various animation projects, streamlining designs to enhance visual consistency and narrative flow. I take pride in my adaptability and attention to detail, which allows me to create compelling creature designs and cohesive visual storytelling. Having graduated from SCAD in Illustration and Concept Art for Animation and Games, I thrive on bringing characters and environments to life. I enjoy collaborating with animation teams and refining aesthetics to deliver high-quality visual development art. I'm excited to continue growing and contributing my skills to creative projects in the animation and visual development space.

Ryan Harness

Hi, I'm Ryan Harness, a passionate Visual Development Artist with over 4 years of experience specializing in character and prop design. I've had the opportunity to lead talented teams and contribute to various animation projects, streamlining designs to enhance visual consistency and narrative flow. I take pride in my adaptability and attention to detail, which allows me to create compelling creature designs and cohesive visual storytelling. Having graduated from SCAD in Illustration and Concept Art for Animation and Games, I thrive on bringing characters and environments to life. I enjoy collaborating with animation teams and refining aesthetics to deliver high-quality visual development art. I'm excited to continue growing and contributing my skills to creative projects in the animation and visual development space.

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Hi, I’m Ryan Harness, a passionate Visual Development Artist with over 4 years of experience specializing in character and prop design. I’ve had the opportunity to lead talented teams and contribute to various animation projects, streamlining designs to enhance visual consistency and narrative flow. I take pride in my adaptability and attention to detail, which allows me to create compelling creature designs and cohesive visual storytelling.

Having graduated from SCAD in Illustration and Concept Art for Animation and Games, I thrive on bringing characters and environments to life. I enjoy collaborating with animation teams and refining aesthetics to deliver high-quality visual development art. I’m excited to continue growing and contributing my skills to creative projects in the animation and visual development space.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Studio Relic
April 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024
Create village housing concepts and environmental elements for the animation film 'Wulf' directed by Anna Rhode. Streamline character designs and props to enhance visual consistency and narrative cohesion.
Lead Character Designer at Beyond
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Managed a team of character artists to maintain consistency in design and ensured adherence to the original artistic vision. Developed comprehensive character turnarounds to guide the animation process and facilitate character consistency across all scenes. Executed color blocking for various backgrounds, enhancing the visual narrative and cohesion within the film's artistic style.
Freelance Artist at Illustrations By Ryan
June 1, 2020 - June 20, 2024
Develop character art pieces that align with client vision and feedback. Design original character concepts to meet diverse client needs.
Character Designer at Skater Girl
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Developed a comprehensive set of original character designs that were integral to the visual narrative of a short film. Produced detailed turnarounds to ensure consistent character portrayal throughout the production. Collaborated with the animation team to refine character aesthetics, enhancing overall film quality.
Lead Character Designer at Indelible Short Film
August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Refined character aesthetics, developed comprehensive style guides, and produced character turnarounds for key animations. Managed the character design team to ensure consistency and adherence to artistic vision. Maintained project alignment with directorial guidelines, ensuring art quality and design integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

BFA in Illustration
June 1, 2020 - June 12, 2024
Specializing in concept art for animation and games

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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