JOY M. DE LA ROSA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Illustrator and Visual Development Artist with strong production experience in color and environment design for narrative-driven projects. Expertise in maintaining visual consistency and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality illustrations. Mentored emerging artists, fostering creativity and enhancing team dynamics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Development Artist
Sorelle
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Helped establish the visual style for Sorelle, shaping the color and mood direction carried across the production.
- Developed color keys within a 20-person art team, ensuring each key supported the story's tone and pacing.
- Maintained visual consistency across deliverables by closely following and reinforcing the established art style.
- Collaborated with fellow artists to design sets and environments that reinforced the narrative.
- Delivered 3 polished illustrations on schedule while incorporating feedback from art leads.
Visual Development Artist
Blossom
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed 10 original props that expanded and enriched the project's existing IP.
- Created 2 room concept designs in a children's book illustration style, helping define the project's visual tone.
- Collaborated within a 5-person art team, communicating closely with leads to align on creative direction.
Teacher's Assistant
Otis College of Art and Design
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported students in meeting course deadlines and requirements throughout the term.
- Mentored students on concept development, color, composition, and lighting to strengthen their work.
- Guided 40 students in developing a stronger understanding of perspective, shape, and form.
- Encouraged collaborative teamwork among students, contributing to stronger final project outcomes.
Education
B.A. - Digital Media, Emphasis in Game and Entertainment
Otis College of Art and Design
05-2024
Associate's Degree - Fine Arts
Clovis Community College
05-2021
Skills
- Environment concept art
- Character design
- Color theory
- Storytelling techniques
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Maya
- Blender
- Graphic design
- Trend analysis
Timeline
Visual Development Artist
Sorelle
08.2023 - 05.2024
Visual Development Artist
Blossom
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Otis College of Art and Design
06.2022 - 06.2023
B.A. - Digital Media, Emphasis in Game and Entertainment
Otis College of Art and Design
Associate's Degree - Fine Arts
Clovis Community College