Cianna Musachio
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Passionate Concept Artist offering well-developed skills in 2D work and illustrations. Pursuing a position where a qualified individual with an understanding of graphic designing and concept designing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Concept Artist and designer
Film Club
San Antonio, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
- Generated prototypes and pitched to art department for development.
- Took artistic concepts and transformed into high-quality creations, including characters, environments and other objects.
- Analyzed customer feedback on current products to determine areas needing improvement in future releases.
- Provided mentorship to junior concept artists on techniques for creating effective artwork.
- Utilized reference material such as photographs or videos when creating concept art pieces.
- Modified existing artwork according to feedback from creative directors or clients.
- Developed color palettes and textures to ensure consistency between the concept art and final product.
- Collaborated with art director and other concept artists to better understand project scopes.
- Worked closely with animators to ensure smooth transition between concept art and finished animations.
- Enhanced existing artwork by adding details such as texture or color palette changes.
- Brainstormed ideas and images for brand new gaming concept.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials such as posters or logos that accurately reflect the brand's identity.
- Developed complex character designs through the use of facial expressions, body language, clothing style .
- Generated rough drafts of illustrations or graphics to test composition and layout ideas.
- Drafted detailed sketches of characters, objects, and backgrounds based on initial concepts.
- Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
- Reviewed final layouts, making improvements and suggestions as needed.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
- Prepared rough sketches of product concepts, discussed with clients and made necessary changes.
- Drew and printed draft charts, illustrations and other artwork using specialized computer software and plotters.
Graphic Designer Intern
Cy-Fair High School
Houston, Texas
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Created original designs for posters, flyers, and logos for various events.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite programs including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
- Implemented branding guidelines across all projects while maintaining a consistent look and feel throughout campaigns.
- Developed illustrations, logos and other design elements for promotional materials.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative ideas for marketing campaigns.
- Proofread all work prior to submission to ensure accuracy of information presented.
- Provided support to the creative director by preparing presentation decks and mock-ups for client reviews.
- Researched current trends in graphic design to ensure freshness of content produced.
- Assisted in the development of digital assets such as web banners and social media graphics.
- Generated new concepts based on customer feedback or market research data.
- Ensured that all artwork adheres to company standards before releasing final versions.
- Presented ideas through storyboards, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Analyzed customer feedback from surveys to improve product design features.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners, and signs.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.
- Utilized typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication and message clarity.
- Implemented client feedback into design revisions, ensuring final deliverables met project requirements.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create visually appealing designs.
- Developed creative concepts for client presentations, effectively communicating design vision.
- Analyzed and interpreted client briefs to create designs that meet business objectives.
- Provided creative direction and mentorship to junior design staff and interns.
- Produced digital graphics, including website elements, email templates, and social media visuals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Lone Star College
Houston, TX 01.2023 - 07.2025
Cy-Fair High School
Houston, TexasSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Typography design
- Rough layouts
- Character and background development
- Color theory
- Skilled in Canva
- Storyboarding
- Art direction
- Creative visualization
- Project management
- Concept art development
- Art styles and techniques
- Drawing and sketching
- Traditional drawing
- Concept development
- Customer relationships
- Team oversight
- Character design
- Visual storytelling
- Digital illustration
- Digital painting
- Illustration and design
- Detail-oriented
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creative thinking
- Brand development
- Cross-platform design
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Verbal and written communication
- Website graphics
- Adobe systems software
- Digital imagery
- Digital printing
- Graphic design
- Adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, dreamweaver)
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Graphic and media design
- Develop concepts
- Creative and innovative
Affiliations
- Drawing
- Designing
- Creating
Timeline
Concept Artist and designer
Film Club
09.2025 - Current
Graphic Designer Intern
Cy-Fair High School
04.2023 - 09.2024
Associate of Arts - Arts
Lone Star College
01.2023 - 07.2025
Cy-Fair High School