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CHRISTINE AXWORTHY

Sherman Oaks,CA

Summary

Digital artist specializing in illustration, visual development, and curriculum art for education and media projects. Produced 500+ narrative illustrations, translated art direction into polished final artwork, and adapted quickly from feedback to meet tight deadlines with consistent quality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Digital Artist

Amplify
, NY
03.2025 - 08.2026
  • Collaborated across teams to produce over 500 narrative illustrations for literacy and ESL curriculum, enhancing engagement and understanding for diverse age groups
  • Partnered with art director and design leads to clarify art specifications, resulting in high-quality full illustrations and spot art aligned with project vision
  • Delivered innovative art solutions under tight deadlines, showcasing versatility in both vector and raster styles to meet project needs
  • Created rapid iterations, both from initial concept to final revisions based on team feedback and stakeholders
  • Revised pre-existing art and edited stock photos to align with curriculum
  • Full time/Remote

Digital Artist

Amplify
, NY
03.2025 - 08.2026
  • Provided digital art services to clients remotely, enhancing visual branding and engagement.
  • Refined artwork using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
  • Maintained style guides and asset libraries for consistent Amplify branding.
  • Collaborated with writers and designers on Amplify visual storytelling.

Location Designer

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Delivered remote freelance location design services for various projects

  • Collaborated with story leads to develop visual concepts for background designs in animated TV project
  • Collaborated with directors on art direction and sequence planning.
  • Designed character assets for 2D animated productions at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.

Visual Development Artist

ShadowMachine
, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with story leads to establish visual style for backgrounds and character designs for an animated TV project in development
  • Created character designs for ShadowMachine’s stop-motion and animated productions.
  • Developed concept art supporting ShadowMachine storyboards and visual direction.
  • Painted detailed backgrounds for ShadowMachine scenes and environments.
  • Delivered freelance visual development services remotely, enhancing project efficiency and creative direction

Illustrator

Litty/Shadow Interactive
, CA
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Created character concepts for Litty/Shadow Interactive game projects.
  • Illustrated environment art for interactive story scenes.
  • Designed characters, props, and locations, creating illustrations for mobile app layout to enhance user experience
  • Provided freelance services remotely

Visual Development Artist

Gas Money Pictures
Burbank, CA
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Designed diverse props, characters, and backgrounds to support creative vision
  • Collaborated with creative director to define visual style for multiple animated shows
  • Worked full-time to support team objectives.

Production Assistant Intern

Nickelodeon
Burbank, CA
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed assets on a server for "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", organized and updated reference packs, and distributed to artists and overseas teams
  • Coordinated and facilitated meetings for artist check-ins and show updates to ensure alignment and progress
  • Updated FileMaker and assigned tasks/coordinated deadlines and assignments for artists
  • Worked part-time for three internship seasons with two renewals

Education

MFA - Animation

Savannah College of Art And Design
06-2018

BA & BFA - Fine Arts

Western Washington University
06-2012

Skills

  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • ClipStudio
  • Procreate
  • InDesign
  • Figma
  • Digital illustration
  • Vector art
  • Concept development
  • Background design
  • Visual storytelling
  • Creative problem solving
  • Character development

Timeline

Senior Digital Artist

Amplify
03.2025 - 08.2026

Digital Artist

Amplify
03.2025 - 08.2026

Location Designer

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
06.2021 - 08.2021

Visual Development Artist

ShadowMachine
06.2021 - 08.2021

Illustrator

Litty/Shadow Interactive
12.2020 - 06.2021

Visual Development Artist

Gas Money Pictures
03.2020 - 12.2020

Production Assistant Intern

Nickelodeon
08.2018 - 05.2019

MFA - Animation

Savannah College of Art And Design

BA & BFA - Fine Arts

Western Washington University
CHRISTINE AXWORTHY