Simon Kono
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LinkedIn User
I have many talented, creative artist friend's and Simon's talents are at the top of the list. There are beautiful, vivid world's pouring from his imagination like nobody I know. He doesn't stomp around like a super genius - he's totally on the level and finds magnificence in everyone's work - detail you wouldn't have noticed without him pointing it out. He has that kind of rare super keen perception flowing all the time. He's always energized and fascinated with new things, and looking for cool stuff to absorb. He's not afraid to step out of his artistic comfort zone, whatsoever, and pulls it off magically every time, burning through daunting projects relaxedly and with an awesome, jolly sense of humor.
LinkedIn User
I have many talented, creative artist friend's and Simon's talents are at the top of the list. There are beautiful, vivid world's pouring from his imagination like nobody I know. He doesn't stomp around like a super genius - he's totally on the level and finds magnificence in everyone's work - detail you wouldn't have noticed without him pointing it out. He has that kind of rare super keen perception flowing all the time. He's always energized and fascinated with new things, and looking for cool stuff to absorb. He's not afraid to step out of his artistic comfort zone, whatsoever, and pulls it off magically every time, burning through daunting projects relaxedly and with an awesome, jolly sense of humor.
LinkedIn User
I have many talented, creative artist friend's and Simon's talents are at the top of the list. There are beautiful, vivid world's pouring from his imagination like nobody I know. He doesn't stomp around like a super genius - he's totally on the level and finds magnificence in everyone's work - detail you wouldn't have noticed without him pointing it out. He has that kind of rare super keen perception flowing all the time. He's always energized and fascinated with new things, and looking for cool stuff to absorb. He's not afraid to step out of his artistic comfort zone, whatsoever, and pulls it off magically every time, burning through daunting projects relaxedly and with an awesome, jolly sense of humor.
LinkedIn User
I have many talented, creative artist friend's and Simon's talents are at the top of the list. There are beautiful, vivid world's pouring from his imagination like nobody I know. He doesn't stomp around like a super genius - he's totally on the level and finds magnificence in everyone's work - detail you wouldn't have noticed without him pointing it out. He has that kind of rare super keen perception flowing all the time. He's always energized and fascinated with new things, and looking for cool stuff to absorb. He's not afraid to step out of his artistic comfort zone, whatsoever, and pulls it off magically every time, burning through daunting projects relaxedly and with an awesome, jolly sense of humor.
Experience
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The Game Agency (a division of ELB Learning)
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artist
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Dec 2015 - Present
Providing Illustration, animation, and design for a variety of projects and games for Web and Mobile Providing Illustration, animation, and design for a variety of projects and games for Web and Mobile
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Untame
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Artist for Mushroom 11
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2013 - Mar 2017
Lead artist for indie game, Mushroom 11, which has been released for PC and mobile platforms. It has garnered several awards, including a 2017 Apple Design Award and Editor's Choice label, a standout Indie Google Play award, IGF Finalist for Excellence in Design, Best Indie Game at the Tokyo Game Show, The Pax 10, and more. Mushroom 11 was also featured in the prestigious Humble Art Bundle, as well as the Freedom Bundle to benefit the ACLU. Lead artist for indie game, Mushroom 11, which has been released for PC and mobile platforms. It has garnered several awards, including a 2017 Apple Design Award and Editor's Choice label, a standout Indie Google Play award, IGF Finalist for Excellence in Design, Best Indie Game at the Tokyo Game Show, The Pax 10, and more. Mushroom 11 was also featured in the prestigious Humble Art Bundle, as well as the Freedom Bundle to benefit the ACLU.
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Milkbag Games
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Concept Artist
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
Created environment and vehicle concept art for the highly anticipated twitch reflex game, Futuregrind - coming soon to PS4 and Steam. http://www.futuregrind.net/ Created environment and vehicle concept art for the highly anticipated twitch reflex game, Futuregrind - coming soon to PS4 and Steam. http://www.futuregrind.net/
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Arkadium
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Artist
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2006 - 2013
Illustration, animation, UI, art direction & conceptual design for downloadable and Web based casual games. Lead artist on several projects - responsible for developing art style and working with other artists to achieve a cohesive look. Some notable projects include: U.B. Funkeys (2008 Electronic Game of the Year) Vampire Diaries : Get Sucked In Mahjongg Dimenions Blast Taptiles Saga Nasa Space Smart Illustration, animation, UI, art direction & conceptual design for downloadable and Web based casual games. Lead artist on several projects - responsible for developing art style and working with other artists to achieve a cohesive look. Some notable projects include: U.B. Funkeys (2008 Electronic Game of the Year) Vampire Diaries : Get Sucked In Mahjongg Dimenions Blast Taptiles Saga Nasa Space Smart
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Various
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Greater New York City Area
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Freelancer
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1998 - 2006
Freelancer for a variety of New York based design and animation studios. Provided a broad range of artistic services : 3d animation, motion-graphics & illustration, as well as art direction, concept design and storyboarding for broadcast, web, video games, print, and interactive media. Freelancer for a variety of New York based design and animation studios. Provided a broad range of artistic services : 3d animation, motion-graphics & illustration, as well as art direction, concept design and storyboarding for broadcast, web, video games, print, and interactive media.
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DMB&B
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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1996 - 1998
Art direction and design for web & interactive applications Art direction and design for web & interactive applications
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Art Director
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1994 - 1996
Art direction, animation & Design for interactive applications. Art direction, animation & Design for interactive applications.
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Education
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Syracuse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration -
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
Guitar
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