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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, NC

Skills

  • 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
Sean Beck