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Erica Manna

Junior

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Adobe Illustrator

Concept Artist & Vis Dev Artist [email protected]

Biography

Since I was a kid, I couldn't help but create and draw imaginative worlds filled with stories. Today, what pushes me through is the desire to be part of a team that creates imaginative worlds for others to immerse themselves in.

Previously, I was lucky enough to work on Sony, Disney, Hulu, Apple TV & BBC Productions, where I had the opportunity to produce Concept Art and Graphics as well as assist/do running duties for the whole team.

I strive daily to improve my craft as a 2D Visual Development and Concept Artist by regularly attending part-time classes, industry events, and actively seeking feedback. Recently, I’ve been consolidating my understanding of 3D modelling techniques (including ZBrush, Blender, Rhino, and SketchUp) to enhance my workflow.

I look forward to further developing my practice by working and learning with and from the Tribe. I am always ready to put in the hard work and time!

Skills

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Software

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Other Skills

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Work Experience

Present day

Graphics Trainee & additional Concept Art

Disney & Hulu - History of a Pleasure Seeker

In this role, I assisted the Lead Graphic Designer and Production Designer by producing period drama graphic props as well as additional Concept Art, doing research, organising digital folders & compiling clearance lists.

Present day

Junior - Concept Artist

Disney - The Little Mermaid

I worked on a concept art used as background for one of the movie's scenes. By following specific style guidelines, working closely with the art director and receiving feedback during the process, I implemented changes as required and prioritised my tasks effectively to deliver my work quickly and to a high standard.

Present day

Graphics Assistant & additional Concept Art

Apple TV - Still Confidential - S2

In this role besides producing Graphics, I also produced a couple of additional concept art pieces for a prop and a background. I was also involved within the GFX department organisation tasks (such as ordering material, organising digital folders and in-house material, scheduling deliveries and making collections).

Present day

Illustrator

Apple TV - Silo - S2

I was commissioned to produce an illustration for a Graphic Prop.

Present day

Concept Artist

Poculum - Pitch Pack

I was commissioned by Michelle Wraight to produce a piece of concept art for a pitch pack to help sell her new tv series to producers.

Present day

Graphics Trainee

BBC, Expectation & AcornTV - The Chelsea Detective - S2

I produced graphics, illustrations and photoshoots according to the script breakdown; and assisted/did running for the whole team (including collections/deliveries, set dressing and prop buying). 

Present day

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - SFX Trainee

Sony

I participated in the different phases of developing, making, painting and finally dressing on set a variety of props/SFX gags. I also assisted my team by scheduling deliveries of the materials needed, set dressing and standby on set while shooting.

Present day

Illustrator

Crop Circle 3 - a film by Nines

Present day

Animator (Internship)

Curveball media

The studio tasked me with producing a short animated commercial. This allowed me to gain a better understanding of the inner workings of an animation/commercials production company. 

Present day

Illustrator, Vis Dev and Concept Artist

Freelance

I often work on commissions, producing illustrations/concept art and selling my prints on pop-up market stalls.

Education

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Rainbow Academy

ZBrush Sculpting

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Schoolism

Fundamentals of Character Design with Stephen Silver

Present day

Caudio Naccari

Character Design Workshop

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Luke Whitelock

Set Design and Construction drawings using Sketchup and Layout

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Escape studios London

Storyboarding and Pre visualisation Workshop

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Schoolism

Environment design with Nathan Fowkes

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Angela Vianello; COLORS

(Color and light for digital painting)

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Zac Retz

Advanced Color Workshop

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BA (Hons) Illustration

Norwich University of the Arts

Illustration