Cullen Cole

As an environment concept artist on this game team, I collaborated with the concept, level design, and 3D teams to direct the artistic vision and look of the game. Visualizing dynamic and believable worlds that the player will be immersed in, and want to explore.

• Generated multiple iterations of ideas and designs for creative directors to choose from.
• Designed props, weapons, architecture, biomes, and overall environments.
• Assessed feedback and made adjustments until approved by the art director and the creative directors.
• Worked with game design teams to assist with material creation, level design, and gameplay intentions.

As an artist on this animation team, I collaborated with storyboard artists, creative directors, and background artists to create concepts, layouts, and background illustrations for a Netflix animated series. I was promoted to supervisor after completing my second series.

• Created concept iterations, background layouts, color scripts, 3D models, and final background illustrations to be used in the shows.
• Supervised a team of four background artists, managed schedules, and made sure the team adhered to deadlines.
• Oversaw the hiring process for new background art team members.

As a mentor, I created and taught a background for an animation course that incorporated techniques and processes I use daily to make art for animated series.

• Recorded lectures and demonstrational videos for students to follow along in the course.
• Performed live feedback and demos.