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Yuri Timg

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I am passionate about continually learning new skills and deeply understand the business context of the projects I work on.

About

I am passionate about continually learning new skills and deeply understand the business context of the projects I work on. I thrive on turning concepts into compelling visuals and guiding teams toward a cohesive visual direction. I am self-motivated, responsible, and dedicated, with strong communication skills and a solid grounding in computer programming concepts that inform design and development work.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, mentoring teammates, and delivering high-quality results on tight timelines. My hands-on experience spans from art direction and illustration to production and pre-production for toys, games, and media properties, and I continually seek opportunities to broaden my technical and creative horizons.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined November 2024

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Manufacturing

Work experience· 6 roles

Art Director / Illustrator · Self Employed EntrepreneurJan 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 11 mos

Led a team in creating 2D artwork, storyboards, concept art, and pre-production designs for various commercial products; developed project visual direction; managed pipelines and schedules for properties including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Star Trek, Star Wars, Universal Studios, Disney, The Walking Dead, Tak Li, LoLapps, Nvinum, and others; recommended process improvements to Diamond Select toys to support annual net profit of $3.9 million; provided art direction and feedback for pre-production stages of simulation games and facilitated training opportunities; partnered with production to align schedules for Nestle and Piatos TV commercials.

Art Director/Illustrator · Self Employed EntrepreneurJan 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 11 mos

Led the team in creating 2D artwork, storyboards, concept art, and pre-production designs for various commercial products by developing project's visual direction. Managed pipelines and schedules for popular properties such as Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Star Trek, Star Wars, Universal Studios, Disney, The Walking Dead, Tak Li, LoLapps, Nvinum, and others. Recommended and implemented continuous process improvement to Diamond Select toys to meet their annual net profit target. Provided art direction and feedback for pre-production stages of simulation games and facilitated training opportunities for skill development. Partnered with production to ensure schedules and plans meet business and project needs for Nestle and Piatos TV commercials.

Head Illustrator · Dig Deep Entertainment, Hong KongDec 2008 – Jul 2025 · 16 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for quality control, and all 2D artwork and designs for commercial products such as toys, plush, statues, and other collectibles. Managed and collaborated with other team members to develop the visual direction for the project. Participated in production meetings remotely with Company's Headquarters to ensure art is on track to achieve Art Department goals. Designed creative content from concept to end product and self-managed multiple projects and tight timelines.

Lead Illustrator · Art Asylum HK, Hong KongDec 2005 – Jul 2025 · 19 yrs 8 mos
Head Illustrator · Dig Deep Entertainment, Hong KongJan 2005 – Dec 2008 · 4 yrs
Lead Illustrator · Art Asylum HK, Hong KongJan 2003 – Dec 2005 · 3 yrs

Education

Bachelors in Fine Arts · School of Visual Arts, NY, NY1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration · School of Visual Arts, NY, NY2030 – 1997

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