EXPERIENCE

Senior Game Artist

Light and Wonder | Reno, NV Aug 2022 -Current

•Create high-quality 2D artwork and polished animation sequences for real-time gaming applications.

•Integrate and fine-tune assets, animations, and particle systems within the game engine to ensure fluid transitions and optimal performance.

•Collaborate closely with developers, producers, and cross-functional teams to implement assets while maintaining frame rate and technical standards.

•Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues related to graphics, animation systems, and asset integration.

•Optimize assets to balance visual impact and engine performance.

• Ensure all content meets established quality and regulatory standards in a highly structured production environment.

Game Artist

Light and Wonder | Reno, NV Dec 2019 – Aug 2022

•Created and animated multi-style 2D assets including characters, backgrounds, UI elements, and motion graphics.

•Worked within established game pipelines to deliver assets under strict production deadlines.

Freelance Background Artist

Dreamworks Animation | Remote October 2021

•Designed and delivered background artwork for animated television production in collaboration with the art department.

Associate Graphic Designer

SeneGence International | Foothill Ranch, CA Sept 2019 – Nov 2019

•Assisted in creating and executing concepts from scratch while working closely with the marketing and communications team to ensure the design meets the SeneGence brand Standards.

•Created assets for social media and public site, such as: Web/Mobile Banners, RSS and Eblast.

•Assisted in photo editing and photography retouching.

2D Game Artist

Loot Kit Studios | Remote Feb 2019 -Aug 2019

•Designed and animated 2D assets including characters, environments, UI, and motion elements for mobile game production.


•Collaborated with programmers to implement UI and game assets within the engine.


•Delivered optimized assets for performance-conscious mobile platforms.


Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe After Effects

  • Spine

  • Unity

  • Perforce

  • Jira

  • Autodesk Maya

Publications

Professional Photographers, Lighting Tips, October 2019 issue

Professional Photographers, DIY Lighting Hacks, Nov 2019 issue

Education

Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation