Graphic Design

Hi! I'm a Graphic Design Artist with several years of experience using Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Maya. Previously, I've been recognized for creating video advertisements and providing a 3D perspective to Product Madness’s latest game app - Lightning Link Casino. Currently, I'm known at Scopely/GSN for producing 2D animated ads, gameplay ads, statics, and Tresensa playables that showcase their mobile game app - Solitaire Tripeaks. Recently, I've become an Artist for Scopely’s Product Team assisting in Unity with in-game implementation and Maya for 3D environment character rigs.

SKILLS

Software

  • Photoshop: Photo Touch-Ups // Graphic Design

  • After-Effects: Video Editing // Motion Graphic // Duik 2D Rigging// Element 3D

  • Autodesk Maya: Rigging // Animation // Basic Scripting // Cloth Simulation

  • Illustrator // Photography // Lightroom //Indesign // ZBrush // Final Cut Pro

EXPERIENCE

Artist, Product Team

Scopely - San Francisco, CA September 2022 - Present

Assist the Product Team with the following tasks:

  • New island level implementation fx & animation in Unity.

  • Assist the Design Team with localizing in-game text through Unity.

  • Offer in-house Maya character rigs for workflow optimization.

  • Occasionally assist the Marketing Team with promotional ads using After Effects.

Marketing Artist, User Acquisition

GSN Games - San Francisco, CA June 2019 - September 2022

Design video, static, and playable ads for Solitaire Tripeaks. Organize and create assets to optimize performance for myself and the Creative Team. Work closely with the Marketing Team to understand the current best practices. Now, exploring Unity to understand how to obtain high quality video game recordings for ad use only.

Recognized for increasing the Adjoe Network’s Preview Images CTR from an average of 7.9% to 19.07% and IPM of 37.3 to 93.13%. I’ve also conceptualized and created one of the best performing 30s video ads that lasted for several months. By the end of that year, it brought in nearly 30,000 impressions, 7.8 IPM, and 227 installs. It was used again the following year, bringing in over 20 million impressions, 500,000 clicks, and 75,000 installs. I’ve also created a top performing Tresensa playable (originally averaging a 5.5 IPM) that became a top performer for a few months. It was then used to help determine the current trend in color schemes moving forward.

  • Created highly effective video and static advertisements by producing 2D character rigs to improve video quality.

  • Primarily worked in Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator to create motion graphic videos and statics.

  • Edit and optimize creatives by producing multiple variation tests for successful videos on an on-going basis to drive results.

  • Worked closely with stakeholders in the User Acquisition team to produce strong ad creatives that drive results.

Junior Graphic Designer

Product Madness (Contract Employee) - San Francisco, CA March 2019 - June 2019

Designed video advertisements for the latest game app (Lightning Link Casino.) Managed an off-site graphic designer by compiling LLC sources and producing weekly design briefs. The latest videos I had created made it to the top 3 videos on Facebook tested by the User Acquisition team, bringing in as much as 3,500 new registrations for one video.

  • Created assets for marketing initiative within their games and social media based advertisements.

  • Primarily worked in Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects to create motion graphic videos.

  • Edited, manipulated, and compiled stock imagery to create custom graphics.

  • Assisted Head of Creatives and Creative Leads in expanding and maintaining the organization of their in-house library and rendered artwork.

  • Worked with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to produce appealing ads.

Graphic Designer

Moomin Shop Hawaii (Remote Work) - Hayward, CA August 2018 - March 2020

Used an online library of assets to create Hawaii themed character designs. Strictly manipulated pre-existing assets into tropical concepts.

  • Predominantly used Photoshop and Illustrator to create Hawaii themed character designs.

  • Redesigned Moomin characters to create Hawaii themed graphics and patterns. 

  • Finalized previously made artwork for printing production.


Graphic Designer

Skin Solution - Menlo Park, CA July 2017 - June 2018

Designed digital flyers to increase foot traffic in the salon and built company website for shopping convenience. 

  • Managed social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) to increase followers.

  • Produced digital advertisements of upcoming products and popular brands to post onto social media.

  • Rebuilt and designed company website through wix.com to begin selling skin care products online.

Administrative Assistant & Artist's Assistant

IIC ART Inc. (Art Distribution Company)- Fremont, CA April 2017 - June 2017

Managed artwork inventory, created client spreadsheets for B2C sells, built company website for selling convenience, and photoshopped all artwork into ideal pre-designed spaces. A temporary position that involved assisting a small start up company.

  • Assisted the CEO and Art Director with their weekly tasks to create an easier workflow. 

  • Created databases to organize potential client’s information.

  • Managed selling sites and contacted potential B2C client sells.

  • Created, organized, and managed the company website to increase sells. 

  • Photoshopped artwork into living spaces to promote products. 

  • Designed instructional worksheets for new team members to onboard efficiently.


Freelance Graphic Designer

Moni Honolulu (Remote Work) - Hayward, CA March 2017 - April 2017

One month contract to assist with new art for their latest products release.

  • Designed and adjusted Suntan Snoopy products for new product sells.

Assistant Manager & Graphic Designer

Moni Honolulu, Honolulu HI June 2015 - March 2017

Managed coworkers, organized deliveries, cleaned the shop, and handle sells. Frequently worked independently during the evening rush managing the store. Assisted multiple customers at a time to create a smooth workflow, repeatedly speaking in Japanese to complete positive transactions. 

  • Assisted international (predominately Japanese) customers with Suntan Snoopy products by speaking in Japanese for the customer’s convenience and to increase sells.

  • Used Photoshop to finalize renderings of Suntan Snoopy designs before publishing.

  • Painted Suntan Snoopy on store walls to increase foot traffic for intrigued customers.

Junior Rigger at Studio Experience: CG Rigging

Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA September 2015 - June 2016

Collaborative project class designed for students from different majors to work on various films. Rigged 3D characters in two studio production pipelines. Provided weekly updates to the Producer and supporting animators by simplifying character controls or broken rigs, and working under critical moments when pushing for a deadline.

  • Rigged one biped and one cartoony biped character

  • Followed producer’s instructions by building characters with a squash and stretch, facial rig, and fk/ik limbs.

  • Used the Expression Editor and Python scripts for an easier workflow.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Fine Arts, 3D Animation

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA                                                       

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vocational Certificate, Graphic Design

Sessions College, Tempe, AZ