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Jessie Zhang

Jersey City

Summary

Student 2D Artist with expertise in character sprites and fully illustrated backgrounds, honed at Crystal Game Works. Excelled in delivering high-quality, custom sprites and backgrounds, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, adept at balancing multiple projects while ensuring client satisfaction and creative vision alignment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

2D Game Artist

Crystal Game Works
07.2024 - Current
  • Designed custom sprites and fully illustrated backgrounds for the client, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Consulted with client to discuss style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Successfully balanced multiple commissioned projects, delivering high quality work within tight deadlines.
  • Used programs such as; Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well Clip Studio Paint.

Commissioned Artist

Self Employed Services
2020 - Current
  • Done over 50 paid commissions advertised through organic social media growth and traction.
  • Provided constructive feedback on other artists work when requested at group critiques or collaborative projects.
  • Communicated with clients to understand their vision and produced customized artwork accordingly.
  • Have done multiple art styles including; Chibi, Semi/Full Realistic, and Anime.
  • Ranged services include; Half/Full Body, Sketches, Fully detailed illustrations and backgrounds, etc.

Education

Illustration

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
06-2026

Skills

  • Digital Illustration
  • 2D Design
  • Animation Basics
  • Client relationships
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

2D Game Artist

Crystal Game Works
07.2024 - Current

Commissioned Artist

Self Employed Services
2020 - Current

Illustration

School of Visual Arts

Scholorships

  • Silas H. Rhodes Merit Scholarship