SUMMARY
Versatile digital illustrator and graphic designer, with formal fine art training, and real job experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Expert proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; for both illustration and design type applications
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling and animation; Maya, ZBrush, Flash
• Freely work between multiple programs simultaneously, integrating them into the same workflow
• Multifaceted interests; work in a range of visual techniques, from naturalistic to highly stylized
• Solid academic background in fine art, with emphasis on drawing the human figure
EXPERIENCE
PerBlue, Inc.
2D Artist; July 2011 – November 2013
• Two and a half years experience in tech startup environment and culture
• Helped define and create two mobile game titles, from inception to launch
• Major content-heavy updates and thematic overhauls of ongoing mobile MMORPG's
• Development of ideas and artwork for virtual goods, sold via in-app purchases
• In-game, lo-res pixel art; as well as hi-res digital paintings for splash screens and desktop wallpapers
• Concept and character design
• Custom seamless textures
• UI/UX elements
• Graphic design for print and digital advertisements
• Basic 3D modeling and 3D texture painting
• Photo correction/manipulation for promotional purposes (touching up employee photos, etc.)
• Close interaction with programmers, marketing
Freelance Illustration and Graphic Design
Professional Commissioned Work; Since May 2002
• Diverse clientele includes non-profit promoting critical thinking, blog network, religious leader, civil rights activist
• Educational materials, booklets, infographics
• Event posters, T-shirt graphics, tattoo design
• Logos, brand identity, website buttons and social media icons
• Promotional renderings, advertisements
• Portraits, realistic or cartooning
Other Employment
• Held leadership positions at various jobs; trained employees; managed physical and on-line retail businesses
• Provided excellent sales service; worked comfortably in challenging, physically demanding environments
• Performed variety of clerical, administrative tasks: data entry, inventory management, shipping and receiving
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, WI
Master of Fine Arts
2006 – 2009
GPA: 3.799
Research into digital art and new media, spanning 2D and Graphics programs
University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, WI
Bachelor of Science in Art
2002 – 2006
GPA: 3.758
Traditional art techniques, with complimentary study focus on social science
