I am a passionate comic author, writer, and concept artist with extensive experience producing character concept art, illustrations, and various art assets for games, books, and miniatures. Throughout my career, I have worked as a freelance artist, game artist, and game designer, contributing to exciting projects like Vagrantsong and Malifaux. I enjoy crafting compelling stories and visuals that bring imaginative worlds to life. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting for Film and TV at Emerson College, building on my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. I am committed to continuous learning and thrive on creative challenges, aiming to contribute meaningfully to the fields of comics, game design, and visual storytelling.…

Nguyen Mai Dieem

I am a passionate comic author, writer, and concept artist with extensive experience producing character concept art, illustrations, and various art assets for games, books, and miniatures. Throughout my career, I have worked as a freelance artist, game artist, and game designer, contributing to exciting projects like Vagrantsong and Malifaux. I enjoy crafting compelling stories and visuals that bring imaginative worlds to life. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting for Film and TV at Emerson College, building on my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. I am committed to continuous learning and thrive on creative challenges, aiming to contribute meaningfully to the fields of comics, game design, and visual storytelling.…

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I am a passionate comic author, writer, and concept artist with extensive experience producing character concept art, illustrations, and various art assets for games, books, and miniatures. Throughout my career, I have worked as a freelance artist, game artist, and game designer, contributing to exciting projects like Vagrantsong and Malifaux. I enjoy crafting compelling stories and visuals that bring imaginative worlds to life.

Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting for Film and TV at Emerson College, building on my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. I am committed to continuous learning and thrive on creative challenges, aiming to contribute meaningfully to the fields of comics, game design, and visual storytelling.

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Work Experience

Freelance Artist
August 1, 2015 - Present
Provided commissions and freelance artwork for individuals and companies, showcasing versatility in character concept art, illustrations, and promotional materials.
Game Artist at Wyrd Miniatures, LLC.
May 31, 2022 - July 26, 2025
Created character concept art, illustrations, and various art assets and promotional materials for Wyrd's books, games, and miniatures, contributing to titles like Vagrantsong, Malifaux, and others.
Game Designer at Bonbongame
March 1, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Developed design documents, game scripts, and screen flow for an upcoming educational game for children on a part-time basis.
2D Game Artist at OneSoft Vietnam
August 31, 2019 - July 26, 2025
Worked on a developing tower defense mobile title by creating 3D texture painting, background art, icon, and other asset art.
Freelance Artist
August 1, 2015 - Present
Commissions and freelance work for individuals and companies, producing art as requested from August 2015 to present.
Game Artist at Wyrd Miniatures, LLC.
May 1, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Produced character concept art, illustrations, and various art assets and promotional materials for Wyrd's books, games, and miniatures from March 2020 to May 2022.
Game Designer (part-time) at Bonbon Game
March 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Developed an upcoming educational game for children, writing design documents, game scripts, and screen flow from June 2019 to March 2020.
2D Game Artist at OneSoft Vietnam
August 1, 2019 - August 9, 2025
Worked on developing a tower defense mobile title, performing 3D texture painting, background, icon and asset art from June 2019 to August 2019.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Emerson College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting for Film and TV at Emerson College
August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

Grand Prix Winner of Silent Manga Audition 04
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
First Prize Winner of the Arisia Student Art Competition for Sci-fi and Fantasy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Dean's List, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2025
Banner Bearer for the NYU Game Center, Tisch Salute
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
University Honors Scholar, Tisch School of the Arts
August 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Grand Prix Winner of Silent Manga Audition 04 by Coamix and North Star Pictures Inc.
January 1, 2015 - August 9, 2025
First Prize Winner of the Arisia 2015 Student Art Competition for Sci-fi and Fantasy
January 1, 2015 - August 9, 2025
Dean's List, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Banner Bearer for NYU Game Center, Tisch Salute 2019
January 1, 2019 - August 9, 2025
University Honors Scholar, Tisch School of the Arts
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet