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United States

Crafting a set of illustrations following client briefs detailing setting and mood.(Project under NDA)

Worldwide

Delivering high- quality concept art and illustrations tailored for the entertainment industry, with a focus on the fantasy genre.Developing unique art styles and creating visually captivating worlds through stylized environments, props, and VFX, all aligned with project specifications.Utilising industry expertise to manage projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure excellence.

Remote

3 week, fast paced, blue-sky environment exploration for a project in very early stages of development.

Ireland

Designed the hero set piece, the Spark Tree, and it's flowers, key narrative elements in the short film “The Spark Tree.” Taking it from early ideation stages for concept approval to detailed turnarounds and 2D texture and colour callouts to guide the 3D teams.Developed VFX concepts and sequences in 2D, which served as a guide to the VFX team.Used Blender to block out sets and props to communicate design intentions quickly and to serve as a base for technical drawings.Designed sets and props intended for a 3D production.Created orthographic floorplans of sets that allowed the CG and Storyboarding teams an overview of the intention behind the set.Developed detailed callouts of props within sets to allow for world-building and help guide the CG team in set dressing.Provided detailed turnarounds and 2D renderings of various props serving as essential texture and colour references during the 3D modelling process.Contributed to marketing efforts by composing the background of a poster, integrating the spark and blending other artists’ work into one cohesive product.Proactive during periods of lighter task load to assist peers on their tasks and offer constructive feedback where appropriate.

Collaborated on visual world building for the game’s environment by sketching over existing white boxes and pitching ideas for mechanical elements.Designed various assets that enhance the visual storytelling of the environment while considering technical constraints.

Oslo, Norway

Set and VFX design for Valemon, The Polar Bear KingDesigned sets and props for various locations, collaborating closely with Directors and Art Directors. Created floorplans and detailed callouts for set dressing props to communicate the intention behind the designs effectively.Successfully pitched VFX concepts and colour keys to the Art Director and Director, which resulted in the opportunity to further develop the ideas into final designs to be incorporated within the production.

Oslo, Norway

Visual development for a 3D animated feature film experimenting with stylistic choices inspired from the original source material. Designed sets and props for diverse film locations, collaborating closely with the Director.Explored colour and lighting options to evoke different moods.Explored various texture solutions inspired from the source material.Developed the architectural design language for a fantasy culture.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Designed and Illustrated hexagonal tiles for a physical board game set in a captivating fantasy universe, ensuring that all assets were print-ready

Developed a pitch for an art-style by creating character designs, environmental concepts, and props for a stylized, top-down 2D game.

India

Illustrated background images for an advertisement campaign.

Remote

Visual development for the overall art style of a top-down, Zelda-esque, 2D game.Developed the appearance of the main character, considering how it would scale down as a playableversion, vs how he would look in cutscenes.Created architectural concepts, props, and foliage for a specific in-game location.Collaborated on level design.Designed 2D sprite assets (walls, floors, furniture, mechanical pieces, foliage) for Unity Engine.

Remote

Developed concept paintings that established the game’s unique environment, capturing its essence and mood.Provided paint-overs for level whiteboxes, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual direction throughout the game.Designed main characters and their companions, defining a consistent clothing design language for the game’s overall aesthetic.Worked closely with 3D artists to translate our visual style into the game world, bringing our concepts to life.Assisted in setting in-game scale and camera adjustments, ensuring an engaging and visually pleasing player experience.Actively contributed to gameplay improvements, enhancing player enjoyment.Created and edited basic shaders in Unreal Engine 4 as needed.

Diploma In Industrial Design, Entertainment Design

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Game And Interactive Media Design