EXPERIENCE:
Illustrator & 2D Artist — Misfits Gaming Group (May 2022 - November 2022)
● Created work in visually distinct styles for several brands, including Activision, Blizzard, Riot Games, and more
● Illustrated posters and social media assets to promote events across multiple platforms
● Pitched concepts and ideas to the design and marketing teams
● Collaborated closely with the Art Director to ensure themes fit within brand guidelines
Merchandise & Brand Designer — Clever Corvids Productions (July 2021 - February 2024)
● Conceptualized company logo and social media images, in collaboration with graphic designers
● Illustrated promotional art, such as character portraits to advertise latest podcast show(s)
● Designed and drew Kickstarter rewards, including: three stickers, seven t-shirts, and four images for a PDF booklet
● Converted images and designs for print format in a variety of products, including hats, mugs, and t-shirts
Freelance (September 2014 - Present)
● Creates custom portraits, character designs, and illustrations for individual clients, collaborating closely throughout the entire process and implementing feedback through revisions
● Prints pieces for sale and for clients using color correction methods, and formats work to print manufacturer requirements to ensure quality
● Offers exclusive rewards and blog posts to Patreon supporters on a regular weekly basis
● Submits work in collaborative art books and zines (such as Unleash the Chaos zine, March 2021)
● Created on spec work for contests, including HBO's Game of Thrones: The Compendium and WeLoveFine's Uncharted Design Contest
● Showcased and sold original artwork for conventions, including BostonFIG (September 2017) and Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (October 2014)
2D Asset Artist — Lantana Games (April 2016 - May 2017)
● Contributed work on the video games Children of Liberty and Mondrian: Abstraction in Beauty
● Created promotional images and 2D assets in Photoshop, including texture paintings, sprites, and concept art
● Modeled work after established style and art direction of projects
● Worked with a remote team, managing projects with Asana, Google Drive, and Skype
EDUCATION:
Lesley University College of Art and Design — Cambridge, MA
● Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:
Adobe Photoshop | Adobe InDesign | Microsoft Office Suite | Google Drive | Trello | Asana | Slack
AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
Chiaroscuro Illustration Show (April - May 2017)
● Class of 2017 gallery show at Lesley University College of Art and Design
● Showcased six original pieces
HBO's Game of Thrones: The Compendium Art Competition (April 2015)
● Placed as finalist
Dean's Scholarship at the Lesley University College of Art and Design (September 2013 - May 2017)
● Awarded to students with outstanding portfolios and consistent academic achievement