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* Created the art development process for the newly-formed digital team, overseeing budget planning, production, and hiring.* Concepted game design ideas for both new games and existing physical games to bring Exploding Kittens into the digital space, including the best-selling game Mantis. * Contracted and managed external teams, providing direction to cultivate quality while keeping to time and budget constraints.* Created art assets, UX wireframes, UI, animations, and VFX to construct polished games.* Wrote a digital IP bible to make sure the unique art style of Exploding Kittens was maintained while also implementing best practices for transferring to a digital space.

* Managed teams of both in-house and outsourced artists across several successful projects, including Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia (Nintendo Switch), Marble Knights (Apple Arcade), The Greatest Journey (Mobile), and an unannounced action game (all consoles).* Provided direction and detailed feedback on all aspects of game visuals including concept art, illustrations, character models, environments, UI/UX, animation, and VFX.* Spearheaded creation of a custom art workflow that increased production efficiency.* Worked directly with clients and internal directors to develop and maintain an exemplary art style, coming up with creative solutions that worked within the technical specifications of each project.* Collaborated with game design and engineering teams to concept new design ideas and ensure seamless art integration.

* Sole UI/UX designer for the Universal Studios Super Nintendo World theme park companion app.* Created and implemented assets in creative, eye-pleasing ways that were consistent with Nintendo’s high quality expectations.* Designed and iterated on the UX flow of the app to create an optimal theme park experience that would delight users across the world.

Glendale Ca

* Managed and mentored a team of over 20 artists, UI/UX designers, and animators, giving guidance in order to proactively exceed company goals, while encouraging personal growth.* Led visual development, including illustration, UI/UX design, and animation, providing dynamic art direction to support multiple art styles in hundreds of games.* Created UI/UX walkthroughs that helped communicate GDDs to artists and stakeholders, achieving creative buy-in and cross-functional unity.* Collaborated with production, game design, and curriculum teams to concept games that would both entertain and educate users.

Los Angeles, Ca

* Managed the art team on Neopets and provided art direction to ensure consistent style and maintain the highest level of quality.* Led the visual development of all brand-related content, including game concepts, web design, print design, merchandising, and digital marketing.* Managed resources and oversaw project workflows to ensure timely delivery of all assets.* Directed art production from outsourced teams in China and India.* Created illustrations, characters, UI designs, logos, and animations.

Los Angeles, Ca

* Managed a team of 20 artists and UI designers, and oversaw all aspects of art production on Neopets, including illustrations, character design, UI/UX, logos, and animations.* Created a custom art team workflow in JIRA to improve efficiency.* Directed art production from outsourced teams in China and India* Led the visual development of all brand-related content, including game concepts, web design, print design, merchandising, and digital marketing.* Worked with the localization team to ensure proper creation of text assets in 10 languages.

Los Angeles, Ca

* Oversaw art approvals and provided feedback to artists.* Created art for web pages, games, marketing, and magazines. * Designed backgrounds, illustrations, comics, logos, props, and animations.

* Created storyboards and concept art for independent films.* Built sets, created props, and provided set dressing.