Experience

PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS

MOBILE GAMING DESIGN:
2D in-Game Asset Creation, 2D Animation, Digital Ink & Paint, UI Design

ANIMATION PRODUCTION:
2D Character & Prop Creation, Storyboarding, Production Management

PRODUCT DESIGN:
Product Build Specs, Brand Compliant Art Creation, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, After Effects
OTHER SOFTWARE:
Procreate, Corel Painter, Paint Tool Sai
TRADITIONAL: Sketching, Painting, 2D Animation Basics, Color Theory, Illustration
MICROSOFT OFFICE:
Word, Excel, Power Point
File Maker (BOM Creation/Asset Database)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science
Media Arts & Animation
The Art Institute of California- Los Angeles

References available upon request.

BONUS

*PC & Mac Proficient
*Also have experience with Autodesk Maya & 3DS Max

*Willing to relocate and work hybrid schedules

OCEANSIDE INTERACTIVE/HWY 1 INTERACTIVE
LEAD INK & PAINT ARTIST, ANIMATOR & ASSET CREATION | MOBILE GAMING | VENICE, CA

My Dinos Go! – a MMO Mobile App
Project Page: https://mydinos.fandom.com/wiki/MyDinos_Go!

  • Lead Ink and Paint Artist- Collaborated with the primary character sketch artist to create polished character art and final color palette of hundreds of in-game NPCs. Designed Player Avatars, Costumes, Interactive Props, In-Game Assets, and Exclusive Downloadable Content (DLC).

  • 2D Animator- Created engaging 2D animation of in-game battle sequences by working closely with Project Director and Game Programmers.

  • Entry Level UI Designer- Partnered with UX Designers and Game Programmers, to conceptualize early user interface designs and interactive elements.

The Godfather: Empire – a MMO Mobile App
Project Page: https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/02/the-godfather-empire-iphone-game-now-available

  • Digital Illustrator- Illustrated new and reworked existing background art, character design and prop art. Maintained The Godfather brand aesthetics, by adhering to established style guide, as provided by Paramount Pictures.

  • 2D Asset Creation Artist- Utilized game style guide to create in-game interactive assets: props, power up icons and various UI Elements. Assisted in UI/UX layout development.

World Soccer Go! – a MMO Mobile App
Project Page: https://www.ign.com/games/world-soccer-go

  • Digital Illustrator- As the main project artist, lead character design, and assisted project director with background design.

  • 2D Asset Creation Artist- Designed and implemented various in-game interactive assets, such as props, uniform designs, and World Cup Exclusive Downloadable Content (DLC)

FANTASY PRONE INTERACTIVE
CHARACTER & PROP DESIGNER, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | ANIMATION PRODUCTION
LOS ANGELES, CA

Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Project Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870980/?ref_=ext_shr
Credits Page (as Erica Stanton): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3346340/?ref_=ext_shr

  • Prop and Background Character Designer- Employed the production style guide to design several animation-ready background characters and on-screen props. Edited Clean Up Art for the Animation and Art Departments.

  • Production Assistant- Liaised inter-departmental communication, and supporting production work. Sat in on production meetings with series directors, assisted with all minor production tasks, e.g., scene rendering, editing animatics, storyboard cleanup and ensuring production style guide adherence.

SHE GOT SKEELS GRAPHIC DESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER | OWNER | INDEPENDENT ARTIST | LOS ANGELES, CA

Portfolio: http://www.ericaskeels.com
Red Bubble Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/shegotskeels/

Owner & Designer – Established an independent business, proudly run by a Black Female Artist. Offered services such as Digital Marketing Illustration, Storybook Illustration, Print on Demand Designs, Board Game Design, Custom Business Logos and Marketing Materials.

“The Mockingbird Tree”, “I Have the to Bee-Attitude” & “The Ladybug and the Soccer Ball”

  • Book Illustrator – Under the direction of the client, used an established script to create initial sketches, page layout and final full-color illustrations for multiple children’s storybooks.

Kingdom Reign

  • Board Game Concept Artist -Partnered with the game creator, to design main characters, props, and concept art for physical game pieces. Drafted the physical game board layout, designed playing cards and brainstormed game functionality.

CRYSTAL ART GALLERY | SIGN OF THE TIMES
LEAD ARTIST & PRODUCT DESIGNER | HOME DÉCOR | VERNON, CA

Crystal Art Gallery: https://crystalartgallery.com/
Sign of the Times: https://www.sottproducts.com/
American Art Décor: https://americanartdecor.com/

Art Department- Crystal Art Gallery

  • Lead Artist -Collaborated with the product design and sales departments, to create artwork for various seasonal and general wall décor products, by utilizing traditional and digital painting and graphic design skills.

Art & Product Design- Sign of the Times

  • Lead Artist/Graphic Designer -Consistently utilized skills in interdepartmental cooperation to lead the development of new home décor product lines, and artwork development.

  • Product Designer- Coordinated the sampling production of product collections for multiple renowned brand name clients, ensuring compliance with their brand identity standards.

JLA ART
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR | HOME DÉCOR | COMPTON, CA

Graphic Design- Art Department

  • Illustrator/Graphic Designer - Created unique artwork and product concepts, boosting sales of exclusive product lines. Collaborated with art and sales departments to understand company's creative aesthetic and sales goals.

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