Fred Gago
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Imran Sheikh
To have Fred on your Team; be it for a game, film, television show or advertisement, Fred is a quality amplifier to everyone he interacts with. He's an incredibly versatile and enthusiastic Concept Artist and Designer with a laser focus on the task at hand. On our production, Fred was my right arm and knocked out character sheets, storyboards for game-play, design ideas for UI and color samples for our Design Lead and Client. Fred was also responsible for creating over 140 characters from concept sketch to full turnaround illustrations for our 3D mobile title. He knocked those out in under 3 months and dived in once more to help with the outsourcing prep as well as begin his own Art Direction track within the Studio for a great set of exciting titles. His style, attitude and camaraderie are great boons to any team, Fred is a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to having him on my projects in the future.
Gary Brunetti
Fred is a joy to work with. His concepts, both in character /environments and in interface design were consistently top notch. He is extremely professional, and an asset to any studio.
Imran Sheikh
To have Fred on your Team; be it for a game, film, television show or advertisement, Fred is a quality amplifier to everyone he interacts with. He's an incredibly versatile and enthusiastic Concept Artist and Designer with a laser focus on the task at hand. On our production, Fred was my right arm and knocked out character sheets, storyboards for game-play, design ideas for UI and color samples for our Design Lead and Client. Fred was also responsible for creating over 140 characters from concept sketch to full turnaround illustrations for our 3D mobile title. He knocked those out in under 3 months and dived in once more to help with the outsourcing prep as well as begin his own Art Direction track within the Studio for a great set of exciting titles. His style, attitude and camaraderie are great boons to any team, Fred is a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to having him on my projects in the future.
Gary Brunetti
Fred is a joy to work with. His concepts, both in character /environments and in interface design were consistently top notch. He is extremely professional, and an asset to any studio.
Imran Sheikh
To have Fred on your Team; be it for a game, film, television show or advertisement, Fred is a quality amplifier to everyone he interacts with. He's an incredibly versatile and enthusiastic Concept Artist and Designer with a laser focus on the task at hand. On our production, Fred was my right arm and knocked out character sheets, storyboards for game-play, design ideas for UI and color samples for our Design Lead and Client. Fred was also responsible for creating over 140 characters from concept sketch to full turnaround illustrations for our 3D mobile title. He knocked those out in under 3 months and dived in once more to help with the outsourcing prep as well as begin his own Art Direction track within the Studio for a great set of exciting titles. His style, attitude and camaraderie are great boons to any team, Fred is a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to having him on my projects in the future.
Gary Brunetti
Fred is a joy to work with. His concepts, both in character /environments and in interface design were consistently top notch. He is extremely professional, and an asset to any studio.
Imran Sheikh
To have Fred on your Team; be it for a game, film, television show or advertisement, Fred is a quality amplifier to everyone he interacts with. He's an incredibly versatile and enthusiastic Concept Artist and Designer with a laser focus on the task at hand. On our production, Fred was my right arm and knocked out character sheets, storyboards for game-play, design ideas for UI and color samples for our Design Lead and Client. Fred was also responsible for creating over 140 characters from concept sketch to full turnaround illustrations for our 3D mobile title. He knocked those out in under 3 months and dived in once more to help with the outsourcing prep as well as begin his own Art Direction track within the Studio for a great set of exciting titles. His style, attitude and camaraderie are great boons to any team, Fred is a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to having him on my projects in the future.
Gary Brunetti
Fred is a joy to work with. His concepts, both in character /environments and in interface design were consistently top notch. He is extremely professional, and an asset to any studio.
Credentials
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Advanced Storyboard Pro
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Essentials of Storyboarding
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Storyboarding in 3D with Storyboard Pro
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Experience
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FRAME MACHINE
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Storybord Artist
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Sep 2022 - Present
As Lead Storyboard Artist I'm tasked with some of the Art Direction of a portion of our internal development projects, guiding a small team of artist through both character and environment design. I also assist in pitch development, creating art bibles and shot list. My regular duties include creating both animatics and traditional storyboards using Storyboard Pro, Photoshop and Blender and I'm charged with researching and continuing to develop new working methods that include Unreal engine and keeping up with current technological trends. I've contributed storyboards to several AAA games including Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat: Onslaught. Show less
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Storyboard Artist
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Storyboarding Instructor
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Apr 2015 - Present
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Owner/Artist
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Jul 2010 - Present
I am now providing Freelance Concept Art and Graphic Design services for a variety of clients within the entertainment and advertising industries. I am now providing Freelance Concept Art and Graphic Design services for a variety of clients within the entertainment and advertising industries.
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Buddha Jones
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2021
Created Storyboards for a variety of projects for clients such as DC Comics, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, and Disney. Created Storyboards for a variety of projects for clients such as DC Comics, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, and Disney.
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Guerrilla
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Netherlands
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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Storyboard Artist
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
At Guerrilla I was tasked with storyboarding several cinematic sequences for their upcoming game release. At Guerrilla I was tasked with storyboarding several cinematic sequences for their upcoming game release.
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Mob Scene
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
At Mob Scene I primarily created storyboards for several animated featurettes for the blu Ray release of Alita:Battle Angel and Detective Pikachu. I also contributed to the conceptualization of several social media spots for a variety of shows and movies. At Mob Scene I primarily created storyboards for several animated featurettes for the blu Ray release of Alita:Battle Angel and Detective Pikachu. I also contributed to the conceptualization of several social media spots for a variety of shows and movies.
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LA
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
In this position I created character concepts, storyboarded and illustrated "Dear Drew"-an animated featurette for the Blu Ray release of Uncle Drew. I also contributed to the conceptualization for several movie trailers and social media spots for a variety of Video Games, Movies and Television shows. In this position I created character concepts, storyboarded and illustrated "Dear Drew"-an animated featurette for the Blu Ray release of Uncle Drew. I also contributed to the conceptualization for several movie trailers and social media spots for a variety of Video Games, Movies and Television shows.
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Guerrilla
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Netherlands
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Created storyboards for game cinematics for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. Created storyboards for game cinematics for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds.
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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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Freelance Art Director
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
Creating art and managing a small team building an educational mobile game. Creating art and managing a small team building an educational mobile game.
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Twist Film
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Media Production
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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2015 - 2017
I've storyboarded a variety of commercials for clients that include Rug Doctor, Rite Aid, Bank of America, and Hellava Good cheese. I've storyboarded a variety of commercials for clients that include Rug Doctor, Rite Aid, Bank of America, and Hellava Good cheese.
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Frameworks Artists Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
I provide Storyboards for a variety clients including Disney, Bank of America, Home Depot, Rite-Aid and more. I provide Storyboards for a variety clients including Disney, Bank of America, Home Depot, Rite-Aid and more.
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Don't Panic Productions
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
Created Storyboards for Official Playstation Commercial "Friendly Competition" Created Storyboards for Official Playstation Commercial "Friendly Competition"
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Spark Unlimited
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Concept Artist/Art Director
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Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
I designed a large variety of creatures for an unnanounced iOS game. provided concept art, storyboards, and illustrations for pitch materials, as well as lead the visual development of another iOS game eventually leading to overall Art Direction of the team. I designed a large variety of creatures for an unnanounced iOS game. provided concept art, storyboards, and illustrations for pitch materials, as well as lead the visual development of another iOS game eventually leading to overall Art Direction of the team.
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The Bezark Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
Illustrated storyboards for an animated film for 4D theater theme park experience. Illustrated storyboards for an animated film for 4D theater theme park experience.
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Bandito Brothers
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Created Storyboards for 30 and 15 second Nissan promo spots. Created Storyboards for 30 and 15 second Nissan promo spots.
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Cast & Crew
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Created Storyboards for Cinemax show Banshee Created Storyboards for Cinemax show Banshee
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Zoic Studios
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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100 - 200 Employee
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Freelance Storyboard Artist
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
at Zoic I had the opportunity to storyboard cinematics and promotional materials for a few AAA games and 2 television programs including TNT's Falling skies. at Zoic I had the opportunity to storyboard cinematics and promotional materials for a few AAA games and 2 television programs including TNT's Falling skies.
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Cartoon Network
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United States
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Entertainment
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelance Illustrator
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May 2013 - May 2013
Created a promotional Illustration for the game Fist Puncher and its Robot Unicorn DLC. Created a promotional Illustration for the game Fist Puncher and its Robot Unicorn DLC.
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Autodesk
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist
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Sep 2010 - 2013
Illustration and Concept art for educational materials. Illustration and Concept art for educational materials.
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King+Country™
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Character Artist
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
Created character designs for animated TV spot Created character designs for animated TV spot
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Acep Trylive
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France
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Concept/Storyboard artist
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May 2011 - Mar 2012
I create concept art and storyboards for Augmented Reality based apps for a variety of different clients. I create concept art and storyboards for Augmented Reality based apps for a variety of different clients.
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Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Work Exchange Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
Data Entry, and lots of fun office work in exchange for great art instruction and networking opportunities. Data Entry, and lots of fun office work in exchange for great art instruction and networking opportunities.
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Zoic Studios
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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100 - 200 Employee
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Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Illustration and Concept art for video game cinematics. Also provided storyboards and pitch materials for high profile tv spots. Illustration and Concept art for video game cinematics. Also provided storyboards and pitch materials for high profile tv spots.
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Concept Artist
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Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
As a Freelance artist I created packaging artwork for Nintendo wii and DS games. "City Buider" and "Intellivision Lives" As a Freelance artist I created packaging artwork for Nintendo wii and DS games. "City Buider" and "Intellivision Lives"
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Collision Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Concept Artist
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2010
Created UI elements for various games on freelance basis. Created UI elements for various games on freelance basis.
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Majesco Entertainment
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Concept Artist
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2008 - Jan 2010
at Majesco I get to concept everything from environments and characters to Interface and HUD. On our last project i acted as lead UI Artist and Game Designer. at Majesco I get to concept everything from environments and characters to Interface and HUD. On our last project i acted as lead UI Artist and Game Designer.
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Illustrator
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2009
Provided illustration for the textbook "Fundamentals of Game Development" by Heather and Raphael Chandler Provided illustration for the textbook "Fundamentals of Game Development" by Heather and Raphael Chandler
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Zoic Studios
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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100 - 200 Employee
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storyboard artist
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Oct 2008 - Oct 2008
storyboarded television commercial entitled "the chase" adverstising Sony "bravia" televisions storyboarded television commercial entitled "the chase" adverstising Sony "bravia" televisions
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Illustrator
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Feb 2007 - Jul 2008
I create illustrations for Hip Hop Clothing Line. I create illustrations for Hip Hop Clothing Line.
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Concept Artist
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Nov 2007 - Mar 2008
Created character concepts for flash based game "Office Olympics" concepted ideas and characters for McDonalds web promotions "Chicken vs Egg" Created character concepts for flash based game "Office Olympics" concepted ideas and characters for McDonalds web promotions "Chicken vs Egg"
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Zoic Studios
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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100 - 200 Employee
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Concept Artist
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Oct 2007 - Mar 2008
Created creature designs for future television pilot " The Middleman"Designs included initial sketches, final design, model sheet, color comps and final color version.Created vehicle and environment concepts concept for television project"Revolution"
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Storyboard Artist
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2007
roughed out storyboards for trailer of the video game M.A.G. Massive Action Game
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Zoic Studios
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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100 - 200 Employee
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Concept Artist
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2007
Created concept art for the Bionic Woman television series Created concept art for the Bionic Woman television series
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EDMC
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Concept Artist
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
I created many character designs and environments for Second Life project. I created many character designs and environments for Second Life project.
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Computer lab tech
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1997 - 1999
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Education
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2011 - 2019
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Concept Art -
2003 - 2006
The Art Institute San Diego
Bachelors, Game Art and Design -
1996 - 2000
City University of New York-Bronx Community College
Associates, Graphic Design
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