Experience

• Concept Artist/Illustrator at Freelance

  United States of America

  April 2020 - Present

  Currently working on a series of unannounced IP.

• Concept Artist (Short Term) at MZ (Machine Zone)

  Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

  December 2019 - March 2020

  Designed environment concepts for the worldwide release of Crystal Borne: Heroes of Fate
  
  Produced matte paintings and in-game assets to support the development team
  
  Prioritized competing demands between multiple 2D asset requests and in-game content
  
  Created props, illustrations and VFX concept designs for various playable characters

• Freelance Concept Artist/Illustrator at Limited Run Games

  United States of America

  August 2019 - October 2019

  Produced concept art, illustration and various marketing content for Stranger Things Season 3: The Game

• Senior Tech at Apple Inc (via Apex Systems)

  San Francisco, CA

  October 2018 - December 2020

  Responsible for helping lead a small team of 6, I provided editing services for 2D/3D assets
  
  while communicating with project managers and developers to provide workflow optimization. I also designed a few graphic logos and visual assets for our department.
  

• 2D Environment (Data Imagery Editor) at Apple Inc (via Apex Systems)

  Cupertino, United States of America

  December 2017 - August 2018

  Provided editing and touch up services for 2D and 3D assets
  
  Navigated through 2D environments and extracted information for internal use
  
  Prioritized competing demands between a myriad of projects
  
  Communicated with developers to provide quality assurance and workflow optimization

• Founder, Creative Director at NEO VITALE DESIGN STUDIO

  San Francisco, United States of America

  June 2013 - Present

  Professional freelance concept artist/illustrator specializing in art and design for films, games and promotional illustration. Currently working on a series of unannounced IP.

• SVA Games at Marketing/2D Artist

  San Francisco, United States of America

  May 2016 - August 2017

  Created engaging marketing illustrations and promotional content
  
  Produced concepts for characters and game assets
  
  Assisted the art department with various tasks during development

• Game Artist at WiStone Entertainment

  San Francisco, United States of America

  July 2016 - August 2016

  Produced engaging marketing illustrations and splash art
  
  Created cinematic game trailers for Google Play Store
  
  Generated sketches that convey dynamic game play elements

• Art Director, Creative Lead at Celestial Frame

  San Francisco, United States of America

  September 2014 - December 2015

  Designed mechs, environments and assets for a 2.5 D side scrolling shooter
  
  Scheduled meetings with concept artists and monitors tasks/projects
  
  Created presentations for clients and provides detailed direction to designers
  

• Resident Assistant at Campus Living Villages

  San Francisco, United States of America

  August 2012 - August 2015

  Fostered student development through creative programming
  
  Supervised conflict mediation between freshman students in the residence halls
  
  Collaborated with staff members to build community through on campus events
  

• Concept Artist/U.I. Designer at Project E.X.E.

  San Francisco, United States of America

  July 2014 - August 2014

  Designed mechs, environments and assets for a turn-based strategy game
  
  Created U.I. for tutorial screens, title screen art and marketing materials
  
  Painted illustrations and story boards for in-game scenes
  

• Illustrator at Mindscape Architects Consulting Group

  San Francisco, United States of America

  May 2013 - September 2013

  Designed the business card and logo for an educational start-up company
  
  Created various thumbnails and layouts
  
  Painted a gold portrait in Photoshop and designed various laurels
  

• Concept Artist at Rockbridge Productions

  San Francisco, United States of America

  May 2012 - July 2012

  Designed humanoid alien for the sci-fi film “X-Terre”
  
  Drew stylized portraits of actors for romantic comedy, “Yours to Lose”