REsumE 

APRIL 2023 - NOVEMBER 2024

LEAD ARTIST

“QUARTERSTAFF”

GENERIC LAKE MOSTER (COVINA, CA)

• For Cinematics:

  • Takes frames to final, edits and approves submissions

  • Manages artists, coordinates with other Leads and collaborates with Project Directors

  • Advises the storyboard team

• For Level Environments:

  • Illustrates landscapes, obstacles/props and textures

  • Spearheaded the creation process by working closely with the Game Designer and Art Director

  • Supervises Biome Map Artist and Prop Artists

• For Character Design:

  • Draws enemies based on pre-approved concepts

  • Creates turnarounds for the sprite animation team

  • Illustrates characters for marketing

  • Advises the speech avatar team

• Assisted with the intern hiring process by reviewing resumes, portfolios and participating in interviews

JANUARY 2014 - APRIL 2023

ART INSTRUCTOR

STUDIO H FINE ART (Irvine, CA)

• Specialized in preparing prospective students for art school by teaching how to build competitive portfolios and strong, professional skill sets

• Developed original curricula for group classes and private lessons. Subjects taught include:

  • Advanced Drawing

  • Fundamentals of Drawing & Design

  • Digital Art Foundations

  • Digital Character Design

  • Digital Illustration

  • Visual Storytelling

• Assisted owner with the hiring process by reviewing resumes, portfolios and participating in interviews

• Filled additional roles of Substitute Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Office Assistant and Graphic Designer

FEBRUARY 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2022

CHARACTER ILLUSTRATOR

IDW PUBLISHING (SAN DIEGO, CA)

• Created art in a variety of styles for multiple comic book and board game titles, such as:

  • G.I. Joe

  • Sonic the Hedgehog

  • Batman: The Animated Series

JANUARY 2012 - APRIL 2020

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT ARTIST

FREELANCE (Southern California)

• Contracted with a wide range of companies across diverse industries, including:

  • Thermaltake U.S.A., and other commercial product companies

  • Helen Bamber Foundation, and other 501c3 nonprofit organizations

  • San Diego Christian College, and other educational institutions

  • Various independent media groups for film, music video and board games

• Primary responsibilities: Illustration, concept art, storyboarding

• Additional experience: Vector graphics, graphic design for print & web, art department management for short films