Experience

• Environment Artist at Wonderstorm

  United States

  November 2022 - Present

  Wonderstorm is a double-threat multimedia startup dedicated to creating timeless entertainment franchises anchored by rich, character-driven stories and engaging video games that will delight audiences of all ages for generations. We’re currently developing The Dragon Prince, a Netflix animated series and a deep, engaging video game – both from the same world and vision.

• The Friend Ship at Ian Ring, LCAD Game Design MFA Project

  United States of America

  September 2019 - November 2019

  -Collaborated with Game Designer and Art Director to assist in the creation of a style-guide, providing visual references and written guidance for the art team.
  
  -Created concepts for environment pieces such as rocks, trees, and buildings matching the game’s style.
  

• Awakened Dreams at Miray Hepguler, LCAD Game Design MFA Project

  United States of America

  January 2018 - March 2019

  Art Lead (Promoted from Concept Artist Role)
  
  -Responsible for coordinating team meetings and maintaining cross-communication.
  
  -Reviewed art and created reference kits or draw-overs as needed to assist art team in keeping work stylistically consistent with the game's vision.
  
  -Continued to fulfill concept art and 3D tasks as needed.

  Concept Artist (Initial Role)
  
  -Created character concept iterations, color variants, and turnarounds matching project style.
  
  -Hand painted textures for characters and environment.
  
  -Designed UI elements for various menus that were clear, functional, and stylish.
  
  -Fulfilled additional tasks as needed (UV unwrapping, packing, game poster edits).

• Generalist at Sabado Fine Art Studios

  Wailuku, United States of America

  May 2012 - January 2019

  Complete various tasks as needed by the studio, including but not limited to...

  -Assisting with preliminary color application in watercolor or oils.
  
  -Mural painting under director Philip Sabado, working collaboratively with other artists and matching the style of the original concept.
  
  -Gold leaf detailing on watercolor paintings/reproductions.
  
  -Graphic design (creating promo materials such as rack cards, brochures, hang tags, etc.).
  
  -Translation (English to Japanese for printing purposes).
  
  -Photographing, retouching, and archiving studio work for reproduction.

  *On-site and remote work.