Sean Beck
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Accomplished Concept Artist with a proven track record companies like Netflix, adept in Concept Development and Collaborative Teamwork. Expert in transforming ideas into visual storytelling, significantly enhancing project outcomes. Skilled in Procreate and Photoshop, I excel in creating compelling digital illustrations and character designs, contributing to successful visual narratives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Tattoo Artist
Self Employed Services
03.1996 - Current
- Created custom tattoo designs for customers
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions
- Grew client base by marketing services
- Collaborated in team-based environment to maximize customer satisfaction with services
- Maintained schedule and kept appointment times
Concept Artist
Netflix/Waterfront
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Utilized ProCreate to create images of makeup/special effects concepts for yet-to-be released Netflix project.
- Collaborated with Makeup/Special Effects to gather and define requirements of project and develop artwork
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs
Concept Artist
Netflix/Obliterated
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Created a key character (The Gremlin).
- Utilized Shapr3D to engineer mechanisms used for movement of hands and head in base puppet
- Generated prototypes to pitch to art department for new video games
- Met every studio deadline for each project by leveraging strong task prioritization abilities
Concept Artist
Pastime Pictures/Monster Summer
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Created the "Monster" for upcoming film Monster Summer
- Collaborated with writers, director, and producers to create visually appealing designs to be brought to life on screen
- Sculpted prosthetics to be applied to actor/actress while working with makeup/special effects
- Developed graphics and visual content for film promotion
Concept Artist
Blumhouse/The Black Phone
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Brainstormed different ideas and images that led to concept design of the 'Ghost Children"
- Worked with director and Makeup/Special Effect team to develop and design characters
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs
Concept Artist
Paramount/Scream (5)
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilized experience in tattoo design to create character tattoos and application for actors/actresses
- Generated prototypes to pitch to makeup/special effects department for murder scenes
Concept Artist
Warner Brothers/Swamp Thing
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked closely with Props department to create Madam Xanadu's tarot cards for character use and opening credits
- Created and applied "Madam Xanadu's" tattoos
- Generated conceptual art to pitch to art department for a major set piece (Boat in Tree)
Education
High School Diploma -
South Granville High
Creedmoor, NCSkills
- Concept Development
- Visual storytelling
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Skilled in Procreate
- Skilled in Nomad Sculpt
- Skilled in Photoshop
- Storyboarding
- Character and background development
- Digital illustration
- Creative Visualization
Timeline
Concept Artist
Netflix/Waterfront
09.2024 - 09.2024
Concept Artist
Netflix/Obliterated
08.2022 - 09.2022
Concept Artist
Pastime Pictures/Monster Summer
12.2021 - 01.2022
Concept Artist
Blumhouse/The Black Phone
01.2021 - 02.2021
Concept Artist
Paramount/Scream (5)
12.2020 - 01.2021
Concept Artist
Warner Brothers/Swamp Thing
08.2019 - 11.2019
Tattoo Artist
Self Employed Services
03.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Granville High