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Hi, I’m Ashley Francis, a passionate concept artist, illustrator, and story artist. I specialize in character design, environment development, and visual storytelling, bringing stories ideas to life through dynamic and original illustrative concepts. My skills extend to a wide array of paths, including storyboarding, book illustration, and graphic design. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy working closely with teams to develop engaging narratives and immersive worlds.
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Work Experience
Concept Artist at SCAD Course
April 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025Character designer, animator, and presenter on development of game pitch “Culinary Corsairs”. Collaborated on narrative and game creation, from conceptualizing ideas to implementation. Created original design and final illustration of player character. Animated three environment backgrounds using After Effects. Worked with Art Directors in presenting final pitch, utilizing communication and persuasion skills.
Treasurer at SCAD Illustration Society
March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025Voluntary club position as SCAD Illustration Society Officer. Determined and submitted quarterly budget, managed club funds. Sold as merchandise vendor. Managed set-up, cleanup, pricing, and earned profit by representing design team art. Attended and assisted in managing regular meetings featuring talks from notable illustrators, collaborative opportunities with peers, and student-lead community events.
Concept Art Director at SCADPro x Stride, Inc.
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Worked with Stride, Inc. through collaboration with SCADPro Sponsored Course. Art directed team of 20+ on development of historical education game “Pages of Peace”. Conducted research, developed narrative, created and directed concept art for characters, environments, and assets. Managed scheduling, organization, and team communication. Presented bi-weekly progress & midpoint/final pitches to client.
Production Coordinator at SCAD Course
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Directed team of 4 on a ten-week, student lead storyboard animatic project. Managed communication, scheduled meetings, tracked progress. Created and reviewed concept design, narrative pitch, and storyboard development. Drew 50 finalized boards. Compiled and edited final product. Utilized time management and leadership to complete a group animatic within fast-paced deadline.
Sales Associate at Marshalls
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Seasonal TJX Associate (June-August, November-December). Cashier: Customer service, fast-paced problem solving, time management. Floor Sales: Kept store organized, responded to customers efficiently. Practiced communication, problem solving, teamwork, and adaptability.
Concept Artist at SCAD Course
April 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025Character designer, animator, and presenter on development of game pitch 'Culinary Corsairs'. Collaborated on narrative and game creation, from conceptualizing ideas to implementation. Created original design and final illustration of player character. Animated three environment backgrounds using After Effects. Worked with Art Directors in presenting final pitch, utilizing communication and persuasion skills.
Treasurer at SCAD Illustration Society
March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025Voluntary club position as SCAD Illustration Society Officer. Determined and submitted quarterly budget, managed club funds. Sold as merchandise vendor. Managed set-up, cleanup, pricing, and earned profit by representing design team art. Attended and assisted in managing regular meetings featuring talks from notable illustrators, collaborative opportunities with peers, and student-lead community events.
Concept Art Director at SCADPro x Stride, Inc.
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Worked with Stride, Inc. through collaboration with SCADPro Sponsored Course. Art directed team of 20+ on development of historical education game, 'Pages of Peace'. Conducted research, developed narrative, created and directed concept art for characters, environments, and assets. Managed scheduling, organization, and team communication. Presented bi-weekly progress & midpoint/final pitches to client.
Production Coordinator at SCAD Course
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Directed team of 4 on a ten-week, student lead storyboard animatic project. Managed communication, scheduled meetings, tracked progress. Created and reviewed concept design, narrative pitch, and storyboard development. Drew 50 finalized boards. Compiled and edited final product. Utilized time management and leadership to complete a group animatic within fast-paced deadline.
Sales Associate at Marshalls
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Seasonal TJX Associate (June-August, November-December). Cashier: Customer service, fast-paced problem solving, time management. Floor Sales: Kept store organized, responded to customers efficiently. Practiced communication, problem solving, teamwork, and adaptability.
Education
BFA Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025BFA Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Qualifications
Adobe Photoshop Certified
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Adobe Photoshop Certified
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Retail
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