Concept Artist
United States
Intermediate
Yannan is a Chinese-American concept artist based in Montréal, Canada.
Biography
I'm a career changer. I have a Masters Degree in Education from Stanford University and taught middle school and high school math for seven years before becoming a full time concept artist in 2022. As of 2026, I'm now the Lead Concept Artist for Disney Dreamlight Valley, at Gameloft Montreal.
Portfolio: www.drawnbyyannan.com
Email: [email protected]
Skills
Roles
- Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Intermediate
Work Experience
2026 – Present day
Lead - Lead Concept Artist (Full Time)
Gameloft Montreal
I manage a team of approximately 10 concept artists. I give feedback daily on their work to align it with the artistic direction. I create documentation to facilitate onboaridng. I attend meetings with other leads to foster interdepartmental communication and solve visual problems. And, I collaborate with the Creative Director to lead the concept design for the main DLC released each year.
2022 – 2026
Concept Artist
Gameloft Montréal (Montréal, Canada)
I designed a lot of furniture props, houeskins, and environments that were related to Disney IP in a stylized style.
Education
Present day
Certificate
Syn Studio
Concept Art
Relevant Coursework: Environment Concept Art, Intro to Visual Development, Interior Concept Design, Color and Light
Present day
Masters Degree
Stanford University
Education