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Art Direktor Apex Gameing Technologies Graz, Austria | May 2023 - Curent -----------------------------------------------------------------

In the creation of captivating 2D and 3D digital art for various gaming genres, including casino games, slot games, casual games, and bonus games. With a comprehensive skill set, I oversee the entire graphics design and development process, from the initial concept sketches to seamless implementation within games. My expertise encompasses theme and concept development, character design, background and landscape detailing, symbol and font creation, GUI design, bonus feature ideation, promotional ad creation, animation of art assets, and collaborative integration of graphics with programmers. Proficient in a suite of industry-standard software, including Photoshop, Zbrush, Art-Text, After Effects, DAZ-Studio, Substance Painter, Spine 2D and Maya, I am dedicated to elevating the visual appeal and immersive quality of gaming experiences to Apex Gaming Technologys.

Key Skills:

Creative Conceptualization: Proficient in conceiving and visualizing artistic concepts that resonate with game themes and player engagement, ensuring a cohesive visual direction.

Graphic Design Mastery: Skilled in crafting characters, backgrounds, symbols, fonts, and other visual elements that enrich the visual narrative of games.

UI/UX Design: Adept at designing intuitive and visually pleasing user interfaces to enhance the overall gaming experience.

Thematic Expertise: Specializing in theme development for slot games, ensuring the creation of immersive and memorable gaming environments.

Animation Proficiency: Experienced in animating art assets, injecting life and dynamism into game visuals to create more engaging and interactive player experiences.

Collaborative Leadership: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including programmers, to seamlessly integrate graphics into games.

Project Management: Proficiently manage creative projects from inception to completion, including budgeting and deadline adherence.

Artistic Direction: Provide clear artistic direction and guidance to creative teams, maintaining consistency with the project's visual vision.

Software Expertise: Competent in a suite of industry-standard software tools, such as Photoshop, Zbrush, Art-Text, After Effects, DAZ-Studio, Substance Painter, Spine 2D and Maya.

Adaptability: Versatile in adapting creative skills to different gaming genres and platforms while staying updated on the latest industry trends and technologies.

My passion for delivering visually captivating gaming experiences, combined with a wealth of skills and experience, positions me as a valuable asset in the realm of game design and development.

----------------------------------------------------------------- 2D /3D Game Art Designer Apex Gameing Technologies Graz, Austria | May 2018 – May 2023

basicly the same as in cervo only no mobile gaming any more ;-)

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2D /3D Game Art Designer CervoMedia Graz, Austria | Sept 2013 – March 2018

2D/3D digital art for mobile gaming apps | casino games, slot games, casual games, match3 games, bonus games, card games I worked at the design and development of the graphics from the first sketching phase to the implementation in the games. My areas of work included the developement and detailing of themes, concepts for e.g. slot games, characters, backgrounds, landscapes, symbols, fonts. developement of GUI, bonus features, promotion ads, animation of the art assets and implementing the graphics in the game together with the programmers. Programs used: Photoshop, Zbrush, Art-Text, After Effects, DAZ-Studios Hardware used: Wacom Tablet

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Texture Artist Team KINECT | Spring 2013 texture artist for Team KINECT, modding community for Elder Scrolls 5 development and modification for in-game textures

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Freelancing | Private Works private commissions for digital portraits | early 2013 participations in digital art contests clay sculpting traditional media

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Chef worked as a chef at renowned restaurants in Graz, Austria | 2010 - 2013