Biography
Hello!
I’m a visual development and character designer who loves creating and storytelling. I was born and raised in Southern California, and graduated from Otis College of Art and Design in 2013. I've worked for several motion graphics studios, toy companies, and a video game studio.
In my free time I enjoy crochet, needle felting, and trying my hand at latte art!
Skills
Roles
- Advanced
- Advanced
Work Experience
2018 – Present day
Senior Designer
Basic Fun! (Florida)
DESIGNS & MANAGES SEVERAL TOY PACKAGES FROM CONCEPT TO FINAL PRODUCTION.
2014 – Present day
Vis Dev Artist and Animator
Hallmark E-Cards (Los Anegles/Remote)
IDEATION, CHARACTER DESIGNS, PROPS, & STORY BOARDS
ANIMATED & DESIGNED THE FINAL PIECE TO BE USED AS E-CARD FOR MOTHER'S DAY
2013 – 2020
Freelane Visual Development Artist
Chavvo Animation Studio (Los Angeles/Remote)
CONSULTED ON COLOR AND BACKGROUND DESIGNS. PAINTOVERS ON EXISTING BACKGROUNDS TO ADJUST LIGHTING CREATED POSES AND EXPRESSIONS FOR CHARACTERS.
COLOR DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATIONS FOR ANIMATED SERIES.
2017 – 2020
Illustrator (Freelance)
My Favorite Company (Los Angeles/Remote)
CONCEPTED & ILLUSTRATED SEVERAL CHARACTERS TO BE USED FOR CANDY PRODUCTS
CREATED TURNAROUNDS TO GIVE TO THE 3D ARTIST & TURNED INTO NOVELTY TOYS & CHOCOLATE FIGURES
2014 – 2019
Visual Developemnt/Illustrator
Yankee Peddler (Los Anegles/Remote)
ENVIRONMENTS, PROPS, AND BUILDING TURNAROUNDS FOR STORYBOOK APP PILLOW CAPERS
CREATED ALL BACKGROUND PAINTINGS FOR ANIMATED SMUCKER'S COMMERCIAL
2014 – 2017
Designer/Illustrator
Jakks Pacific (Santa Monica)
CUSTOM PAINTED & DESIGNED PACKAGING LINERS IN THE STYLE OF DISNEY BRANDS: FROZEN, SOFIA THE FIRST, PALACE PETS, & DISNEY PRINCES KEPT PRODUCTION CONSISTENT WITH NEW AND EXISTING DISNEY STYLE GUIDES.
2012 – 2013
Concept Artist
Twistory Studios (Santa Monica)
DESIGNED & ILLUSTRATED CHARACTER COSTUMES TO BE USED IN SOCIAL & MOBILE GAME RENDERED PROPS & UI ELEMENTS FOR SEVERAL MOBILE GAMES.
Education
2009 – 2013
BFA
Otis College of Art and Design
Entertainment Design