SUMMARY
I am a game artist with 5 years in the arcade industry, and have since transitioned into AAA games. I've worked on popular game IPs such as Marvel, TMNT, Injustice, and most recently New World Aeternum. I have collaborated with companies such as Hasbro, Warner Bros., and more.
EXPERIENCE
UI Artist - New World | 03.23 - Present | Amazon Games (Contract) | Remote
● Created intricate, highly detailed icons - while solving legibility challenges at a range of sizes.
● Sketched out ideas from visual or written prompts and brought them into final polished, game-ready quality.
● Created icons from concept to final vector quality when flat icons were needed.
● Created photorealistic icons using photoshop, stock photos, and digital painting techniques.
● Utilized the studio’s custom internal software to import models, adjust lighting, and create icon captures.
● Successfully scoped tasks assigned to me to help production stay on schedule.
● Generated XML code to ensure icons did not get prematurely released to the public
● Provided quality assurance by testing iterations of icons thoroughly in-game.
● Used Perforce’s version control software to implement uploads and edits to the game build.
● Created intricate, highly detailed icons - while solving legibility challenges at a range of sizes.
● Sketched out ideas from visual or written prompts and brought them into final polished, game-ready quality.
● Created icons from concept to final vector quality when flat icons were needed.
● Created photorealistic icons using photoshop, stock photos, and digital painting techniques.
● Utilized the studio’s custom internal software to import models, adjust lighting, and create icon captures.
● Successfully scoped tasks assigned to me to help production stay on schedule.
● Generated XML code to ensure icons did not get prematurely released to the public
● Provided quality assurance by testing iterations of icons thoroughly in-game.
● Used Perforce’s version control software to implement uploads and edits to the game build.
2D Game Artist | 06.17 - 03.23 | Raw Thrills, Inc. | Skokie, IL
● Lead UI designer and artist on Monopoly Roll-N-Go and Super Bikes 3.
● Created package designs and promotional cabinet renders on over 9 shipped games.
● Collaborated with companies such as Hasbro, Warner Bros., Taito, Nickelodeon, etc.
● Worked on popular game IPs for arcade including Marvel, DC, and TMNT.
● Designed over 450 collectible cards for comic characters such as Batman.
● Lead UI designer and artist on Monopoly Roll-N-Go and Super Bikes 3.
● Created package designs and promotional cabinet renders on over 9 shipped games.
● Collaborated with companies such as Hasbro, Warner Bros., Taito, Nickelodeon, etc.
● Worked on popular game IPs for arcade including Marvel, DC, and TMNT.
● Designed over 450 collectible cards for comic characters such as Batman.
Graphic Designer | 03.16 - 06.17 | Lemonbrat Studios | Chicago, IL
● Created costume concepts for clients and for seamstresses to implement.
● Filmed product videos on models and compiled into presentation videos.
● Managed social media profiles and created ads and content for daily posts.
● Colored and shaded comic book pages using Clip Studio Paint.
● Photographed products and models. Edited photos and kept all content organized.
● Created costume concepts for clients and for seamstresses to implement.
● Filmed product videos on models and compiled into presentation videos.
● Managed social media profiles and created ads and content for daily posts.
● Colored and shaded comic book pages using Clip Studio Paint.
● Photographed products and models. Edited photos and kept all content organized.
Game Design Instructor | 05.15 - 08.15 | iD Tech | Evanston, IL
● Developed Level and Game Design Curriculums for day camp classes.
● Instructed the use of GUTS editor for creating custom levels in Torchlight II.
● Helped students create functional levels using Portal’s puzzle creator.
● Helped co-workers troubleshoot software for Autodesk Maya’s class.
● Supervised students ages 7-17 during camp hours.
● Developed Level and Game Design Curriculums for day camp classes.
● Instructed the use of GUTS editor for creating custom levels in Torchlight II.
● Helped students create functional levels using Portal’s puzzle creator.
● Helped co-workers troubleshoot software for Autodesk Maya’s class.
● Supervised students ages 7-17 during camp hours.
Equipment Manager | 08.12 - 05.15 | Columbia College | Chicago, IL
● Managed Columbia’s check-out desk to lend equipment to students.
● Learned how to use electronics such as cameras, tablets, webcams, etc.
● Helped troubleshoot software and equipment in the computer lab.
● Kept inventory on hundreds of items in the database.
● Ensured equipment was stored correctly and was functional.
● Managed printers (including large format) and handled printing student work.
● Operated the department’s laser cutter.
● Managed Columbia’s check-out desk to lend equipment to students.
● Learned how to use electronics such as cameras, tablets, webcams, etc.
● Helped troubleshoot software and equipment in the computer lab.
● Kept inventory on hundreds of items in the database.
● Ensured equipment was stored correctly and was functional.
● Managed printers (including large format) and handled printing student work.
● Operated the department’s laser cutter.
Game Advisor | 08.12 - 08.13 | Gamestop | Chicago, IL
● Educated customers of current promotions and sales.
● Recommended games to customers based on their needs and interests.
● Organized store shelves and helped with inventory tasks.
● Handled game and equipment trade-ins.
● Educated customers of current promotions and sales.
● Recommended games to customers based on their needs and interests.
● Organized store shelves and helped with inventory tasks.
● Handled game and equipment trade-ins.
EDUCATION
Columbia College | 05.11 - 05.15 | Chicago, IL
● BA in Game and Interactive Media Design.
● Honor student with a GPA of 3.8.
● BA in Game and Interactive Media Design.
● Honor student with a GPA of 3.8.
Lemont Township High School | 09.06 - 05.10 | Lemont, IL
SOFTWARE
● Adobe Photoshop
● Adobe Illustrator
● Adobe InDesign
● Adobe After Effects
● Adobe XD
● Substance Painter
● Autodesk Maya
● Unity
● Zbrush
SHIPPED TITLES
