Kenji Bliss
Columbus,United States
Summary
With strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, well-prepared to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Eager to take on new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Concept Artist
Lunar Lunchbox, LLC.
09.2016 - Current
- Brainstormed different ideas and images for new gaming concept.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
- Managed freelance artists to verify cohesive designs and finishes consistent with project scope.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from community to help improve player experiences .
- Utilized Rive to create UI concepts and animations for yet-to-be released project.
- Generated concept art for pitch decks and materials.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Provided feedback through paintover of in game screenshots to help visual consistency or feedback.
Senior Concept Artist
Kongregate
- Creating concepts for an unannounced mobile game.
Senior Game Artist
AmTote International Inc.
- Game artist for Historical Horse Racing Casino games
- Responsible for creating Illustrations, backgrounds, reel icons, and animations.
- Work closely with developers in Unity to help implement art files.
Contract Concept Artist
Super77
- Created concept art for Lamo The Game
- Designed mech armor, environment, vehicle for the in game characters
- Https://www.playlamo.com/
Concept Artist
Storm 8 (Contract)
- Contract work for a mobile game studio located in San Mateo, CA
- Duties were to create in-game buildings and icons.
Concept Artist
MobilityWare (Contract)
- Contract work for creating in-game assets for mobile casino game
- Created background illustrations and reel icons with animations.
Concept Artist
Hasbro (Contract)
- Contractor for Hasbro located in Pawtucket, RI
- Created concepts for various pitch projects along with Playdoh brand and Disney princess series
- Brand: Star Wars, Frozen, Moana, My Little Pony Tails franchise.
Senior Concept Artist
Gree International Inc.
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Created in game art assets and concept art for their mobile game apps Monster Quest, Kingdom Age, Modern War
- Made for the iOS and Android platforms.
2D Game Artist
Zynga Austin
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create in-game backgrounds and assets.
2D/3D Artist
Zynga East
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Created in-game art for Facebook game Frontierville
- Created in game building units, decorations for game quests, facebook feed images, and marketing for cross promo events.
Concept Artist
Firaxis Games
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Created concept art for X-Com: Enemy Unknown for the PS3, XBox 360, PC platforms
- Responsible for creating alien designs, NPCs, and environments
Junior Concept Artist
Big Huge Games
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Created concept art for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
- Helped create props and skybox illustrations for backgrounds
- Worked on Wii title God the Game and created art for characters, environments, props, and UI designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Columbus College of Arts And Design
Columbus, OH10.2007
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creative Visualization
- Digital illustration
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop/ Clip Studio Paint/ Rive/ After Effects
- Concept Development
- Image Archiving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Senior Concept Artist
Gree International Inc.
10.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Concept Artist
Lunar Lunchbox, LLC.
09.2016 - Current
2D/3D Artist
Zynga East
06.2010 - 10.2011
Concept Artist
Firaxis Games
09.2008 - 06.2010
Junior Concept Artist
Big Huge Games
08.2007 - 09.2008
Senior Concept Artist
Kongregate
Senior Game Artist
AmTote International Inc.
Contract Concept Artist
Super77
Concept Artist
Storm 8 (Contract)
Concept Artist
MobilityWare (Contract)
Concept Artist
Hasbro (Contract)
2D Game Artist
Zynga Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Columbus College of Arts And Design
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