Josh Kao
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Mr. Benjamin A. Deutsch
I had the distinction of working alongside Josh in Visual Development on Ascension. We had each joined the team once production was in full-swing and I got to know Josh very quickly by his talent, which shone very brightly, and his calm, collected presence that could always be counted on - no matter the challenge. Among other works, Josh painted some of the memorable and richly detailed illustrations of the unique collectibles that appear as you search throughout the game. I look forward to working with Josh again in the future.
Robin Chyo
Josh was extremely easy to work with and really made my job a lot more fun and rewarding to do. He's extremely resourceful and carries with him a great wealth of knowledge and techniques, which he shared freely amongst myself and other concept artists. He has a great passion for what he does and definitely displayed a great level of dedication to his work, as well. WIth all that being said and done, I feel confident in saying that Josh would be a tremendous and significant asset to any company in need of concept art and I look forward to the day where I'll get to work alongside Josh again!
Mr. Benjamin A. Deutsch
I had the distinction of working alongside Josh in Visual Development on Ascension. We had each joined the team once production was in full-swing and I got to know Josh very quickly by his talent, which shone very brightly, and his calm, collected presence that could always be counted on - no matter the challenge. Among other works, Josh painted some of the memorable and richly detailed illustrations of the unique collectibles that appear as you search throughout the game. I look forward to working with Josh again in the future.
Robin Chyo
Josh was extremely easy to work with and really made my job a lot more fun and rewarding to do. He's extremely resourceful and carries with him a great wealth of knowledge and techniques, which he shared freely amongst myself and other concept artists. He has a great passion for what he does and definitely displayed a great level of dedication to his work, as well. WIth all that being said and done, I feel confident in saying that Josh would be a tremendous and significant asset to any company in need of concept art and I look forward to the day where I'll get to work alongside Josh again!
Mr. Benjamin A. Deutsch
I had the distinction of working alongside Josh in Visual Development on Ascension. We had each joined the team once production was in full-swing and I got to know Josh very quickly by his talent, which shone very brightly, and his calm, collected presence that could always be counted on - no matter the challenge. Among other works, Josh painted some of the memorable and richly detailed illustrations of the unique collectibles that appear as you search throughout the game. I look forward to working with Josh again in the future.
Robin Chyo
Josh was extremely easy to work with and really made my job a lot more fun and rewarding to do. He's extremely resourceful and carries with him a great wealth of knowledge and techniques, which he shared freely amongst myself and other concept artists. He has a great passion for what he does and definitely displayed a great level of dedication to his work, as well. WIth all that being said and done, I feel confident in saying that Josh would be a tremendous and significant asset to any company in need of concept art and I look forward to the day where I'll get to work alongside Josh again!
Mr. Benjamin A. Deutsch
I had the distinction of working alongside Josh in Visual Development on Ascension. We had each joined the team once production was in full-swing and I got to know Josh very quickly by his talent, which shone very brightly, and his calm, collected presence that could always be counted on - no matter the challenge. Among other works, Josh painted some of the memorable and richly detailed illustrations of the unique collectibles that appear as you search throughout the game. I look forward to working with Josh again in the future.
Robin Chyo
Josh was extremely easy to work with and really made my job a lot more fun and rewarding to do. He's extremely resourceful and carries with him a great wealth of knowledge and techniques, which he shared freely amongst myself and other concept artists. He has a great passion for what he does and definitely displayed a great level of dedication to his work, as well. WIth all that being said and done, I feel confident in saying that Josh would be a tremendous and significant asset to any company in need of concept art and I look forward to the day where I'll get to work alongside Josh again!
Experience
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31st Union
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Lead Concept Artist
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Lead Concept Artist
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Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
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The Workshop Academy
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United States
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Arts & Crafts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder/Director
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Mar 2018 - Present
We are an online art and design school We teach concept art and traditional art classes. http://www.theworkshopacademy.net/ We are an online art and design school We teach concept art and traditional art classes. http://www.theworkshopacademy.net/
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Freelance Concept Artist
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Jan 2008 - Present
illustration/concept art/visual development client list: Arkane Studios- "Prey" Aaron Sims Company - various movie and tv show pitches (independence day 2, Jupiter Ascending, Ender's Game, GI Joe 2) Cloud imperium Games- "Star Citizen" Certain Affinity- "Halo 2 Anniversary" Digital Ranch Production (Discovery Channel) - "Animal Armageddon" Digital Tutor - digital painting demo Disney - "Tron Uprising" Eddie Yang Studios - movie pitch for Doug Liman film, pitch for Legendary Pictures Irrational Games - "Bioshock Infinite" Liquid Development - Red 5's "Firefall", Intel pitch...etc Red 5 - "Firefall" Rhythm and Hues Studios - "Hop", "X-men First Class", "Yogi Bear" Skydance Interactive "archangel" VR game Sparkypants- "Dropzone" Tencent Boston - "Robot Rising" browser game Veemee - "No Man's Land" PSN Home game Zombot Studio - Project Galaxy etc... Show less
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Riot Games
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United States
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Concept Artist
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May 2020 - Dec 2021
Worked on Valorant Worked on Valorant
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343 Industries
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United States
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Concept Artist
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Dec 2014 - Mar 2020
Halo Infinite Halo 5 Halo 4 Halo 2 Anniversary Halo Infinite Halo 5 Halo 4 Halo 2 Anniversary
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GREE International Entertainment, Inc.
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Concept Artist
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
War of Nation, Crime City, etc War of Nation, Crime City, etc
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Concept Artist
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
God of War: Ascension God of War: Ascension
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Treyarch
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United States
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Computer Games
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Cinematic Concept Artist (contract)
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract concept artist
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Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
Halo 4 Halo 4
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Contract Concept Artist
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Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
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Rhythm & Hues
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Concept Designer
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May 2010 - Oct 2010
concept design for various movies in production I worked on the bid for" x-men first class", concept design for the movie "Hop", and "Yogi Bear" concept design for various movies in production I worked on the bid for" x-men first class", concept design for the movie "Hop", and "Yogi Bear"
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Luxoflux
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Environment concept artist
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2009
concepts for cancelled game concepts for cancelled game
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concept artist
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
concept art for unannounced FPS game concept art for unannounced FPS game
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High Moon Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Art Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
did concept art for games in development (environment, prop, character...etc) did concept art for games in development (environment, prop, character...etc)
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Education
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2006 - 2008
ArtCenter College of Design
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