Austen Winovich
Concept Artist
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Concept Artist, I am a hardworking and passionate graduate eager to embark on my creative journey. Willing to relocate I am ready to assist and play a key role in bringing ideas from concept to completion. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya. Dedicated to continuous artistic growth, I actively study and draw inspiration from various artists, integrating elements to experiment with and evolve my personal style. This deliberate exploration enhances my adaptability, allowing me to tailor my artistic approach to different projects and challenges. By synthesizing diverse influences, I strive to create a unique and compelling visual language that aligns with the creative goals of each project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
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01.2018 - Current
- A series of commissions requested I was able to effectively mimic the style the client wanted to evoke the feeling they were seeking
- Created a wide range of original logos for a client and laid out in promotional mock ups to showcase
- Commissioned to design a certificate of congratulations using integrated illustrator font with photoshop made assets
- This was done in a timely and efficient manner to clients standards.
Concept Artist
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- Executed daily illustrations featuring a limited palette, showcasing adaptability in working within constraints, while consistently featuring a designed character to reinforce visual storytelling. •Explored a variety of creature designs in a daily drawing series, highlighting creative depth and versatility in concept creation.
- Developed detailed prop and character concepts, incorporating action poses and turnarounds to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of design dynamics and functionality.
- Executed a thematic batch concept design project focused on creature and robot designs, reinforcing a cohesive narrative throughout.
- Crafted a series of characters tailored for comic creation, showcasing versatility in style to meet diverse storytelling needs.
- Explored new techniques such as digital painting, photo manipulation and vector art to produce visually stunning artwork.
- Generated storyboards for cutscenes to illustrate narrative elements of game design.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in concept art production techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in responding positively to changes in design requirements.
- Researched historical references, architecture, fashion trends, cultures to inform design decisions.
- Modified existing artwork according to feedback from creative directors or clients.
- Developed complex character designs through the use of facial expressions, body language, clothing style .
- Built conceptual worlds by designing cities, landscapes and interiors from scratch using Photoshop and Illustrator toolsets.
- Brainstormed ideas and images for brand new gaming concept.
Education
BA, Digital Design w/ Emphasis on Animation -
Grand Canyon University
05.2017
General Studies -
Estrella Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Photoshop
- Design
- Concept
- Zbrush
- Creative thinking
- Hard worker
- Quick learner
- Team player
- Cartooning
- Originality and Creativity
- Sketch Designs
- Digital Rendering
- Art Styles and Techniques
- Sketching and Brainstorming
- Character Design
- Digital Illustration
- Visual Storytelling
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude
- Presidential Scholarship recipient
- Deans List Honors
Hobby
- Mythology
- Character design
- Psychology
Hobbies and Interests
- Mythology
- Character design
- Psychology
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator
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01.2018 - Current
Concept Artist
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BA, Digital Design w/ Emphasis on Animation -
Grand Canyon University
General Studies -
Estrella Community College