Shawnna Bass
Austin,Tx
Summary
Digital artist with 20+ years of experience in commercial art and slot game development. Strong conceptual art, character design, animation, and typography skills. Experienced in seeing a project through from the beginning stages to shipment and overseeing the production team as a lead.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Artist
AGS Slot Gaming
04.2012 - Current
- Created 2D assets such as symbols, meters, characters, logos and animation.
- Mentored junior artists, improving their technical skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented efficient workflows within creative team.
- Organized regular art reviews within the team, fostering an open exchange of ideas and feedback among artists.
Art Director
InMotion Software
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Created 2D artwork, logos and animation for mobile titles.
- Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.
- Managed creatives from outsource partners.
Artist III
Electronic Arts
04.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed 2D artwork for casual PC games.
- Collaborated with Art Director to match unique product style.
Illustrator
Everi Gaming
02.2003 - 07.2008
- Created and animated 2D artwork such as characters, logos, symbols and backgrounds for slot gaming.
- Worked on games across multiple themes and styles, from classic gambler to entertainment slots.
- Collaborated in a team environment where several artists worked together to create a cohesive and engaging product.
2D Artist
Glass Eye Entertainment
04.1999 - 09.2002
- Created 2D and 3D assets for online casino company.
- Worked with senior artists to implement new software pipelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - 3D Animation And Illustration
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX06.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
- Character Design
- Illustration
- Animation
- Logo and Text Design
- Blender 3D
Timeline
Lead Artist
AGS Slot Gaming
04.2012 - Current
Art Director
InMotion Software
02.2010 - 04.2012
Artist III
Electronic Arts
04.2008 - 01.2009
Illustrator
Everi Gaming
02.2003 - 07.2008
2D Artist
Glass Eye Entertainment
04.1999 - 09.2002
Associate of Arts - 3D Animation And Illustration
The Art Institute of Houston
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