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Heida Rafnsdottir
Adobe Photoshop
Maya
Unreal Engine

Biography

I am a concept artist and illustrator working since 2018 with Parity Creative house, a newly founded indie game developer. I have a diploma in computer graphics, with emphasis on 3D art pipelines. I have close to 3 years experience working as a concept artist in game development and have done occasional freelance illustration commissions. My previous career was in public administration and police work for over 13 years. Born, raised and currently living in Iceland with my family.

Skills

Roles

  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Basic
  • Basic

Software

  • Intermediate
  • Basic
  • Basic

Work Experience

2018 – Present day

Concept Artist

Parity Creative house (Iceland)
Designing original concepts for mood, environments, characters, costumes, creatures, architecture and props as well as inventory icons. Also involved in 3D art pipelines and in engine work.

2015 – Present day

Illustrator

Freelance (iceland )
Part time freelance illustrator. Commissions for published textbooks for teens and children, illustrations for musical concerts for children and one published children's book.

Education

2020 – 2020

Diploma

Reykjavik Academy of Digital Entertainment

Computer graphics, Animation & visual effects

3D art pipelines for games, films and animation (Maya). Visual effects and composition techniques (Nuke, Maya, After effects). Animation and rigging (Maya, After effects). Game development (Unity).

1994 – 1998

BS

University of Iceland

Biology

General biology with a focus on zoology, ecology and behavioral science.