Arnie Swekel Email & Phone Number

Middleton Wisconsin

My job at Raven Software allows me to do a variety of things. My main focus is on Art Direction, I also design and drive MTX, world building, vehicles, environments, characters, weapons and I mentor. As an art director it's my goal to set a look for a project, level, character or even an asset that will set the standard, drive cohesion, establishing guide lines for those working on the team and drive the brand of the product. This gives the game it's identity, immerses players and in the end, generates revenue. I create from a player perspective and by setting a visual goal with an open mind. It leads everyone to the same page, it promotes "buy in" and instills passion & excitement for the team. Which in the end, produces the best product.

I use my creativity in art and design to communicate a story, emotion, message or idea. I've done everything from Art Direction to brand development / logos / creature / environment / character / weapon concepts and designs for national brands as well as some of the largest and most profitable card games, toys, board games and videogames on record. A short list of some of the companies I've worked directly with over the years are Activision, Raven Software, Raven China, Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledge Hammer, Tencent, Wizards of the Coast, Chrysler, K-Mart, TSR, Sierra, Sandy Corp

worked directly on national ad campaigns with Art, Senior and Creative directors at companies like Chrysler, DMBB, Sandy Corp, Ross Roy. Direct clients included Domino's Pizza, K-mart and Chrysler corp. Facilitated marketing and sales for Graphic Designers, traditional Illustrators, Photographers, Photo retouchers and other Artists.

Illustration And Graphic Design

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Captain of the Swim team, Muralist, Tang Soo Do Mu Duk Kwan, Dungeons and Dragons, documenting urban decay