Michael Garcia

Head of Design

Hollywood, Florida, United States6 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in concept art.
Specializes in character and creature design.
Worked with major studios like Warner Bros and Epic Games.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Video Game and Entertainment Concept Artist with extensive experience in character design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Concept ArtCharacter Concept DesignIllustration

Other Skills

Adobe PhotoshopBlenderUnreal EditorDigital PaintingDrawingMaya3DGame DevelopmentPaintingZBrushUV Mapping

About

I’m a concept artist active in the video game industry with over a decade of experience. I’ve worked for studios such as 9B Collective, Warner Bros, Titmouse, and am currently employed at High Voltage Software creating concepts for Epic Games' Fortnite. I specialize in character and creature design with a generalized versatility extending to weapons, props, vehicles and key frame illustrations. I strive to put my best foot forward, delivering relevant concepts quickly while adapting to the needs of my team/client.

Experience

6 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

High voltage software

Senior Concept Artist

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · New Orleans, LA · Remote

Conceptualizing a wide variety of characters, creatures, environments, props, weapons and more for Epic Games “Fortnite”
Additional responsibilities include storyboarding, color and lighting scene exploration, user interface and graphic design
Attending weekly concept art meetings involving task discussions aimed at creative problem solving and feedback

Concept ArtAdobe PhotoshopBlenderUnreal EditorCharacter Concept Design

Warner bros. entertainment

Illustrator

Jul 2021 – Sep 2021 · 2 mos · Burbank, CA · Remote

• Illustrated iconic creatures, props and scenery from the Harry Potter universe for use in consumer products

IllustrationAdobe PhotoshopDigital Painting

9b collective

Concept Artist

Jan 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Los Angeles, CA · Remote

* Concept designing on various projects in the film, animation and game development industries

Concept ArtAdobe PhotoshopDigital PaintingDrawingIllustration

Titmouse

Character Designer

Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 · 4 mos · Burbank, California, United States · Remote

Q-Force: Season 1
Designed a multitude of characters with varieties in clothing styles, props and personalities
Created full turn arounds for character designs consisting of front, back, side, 3/4 views and occasional facial expressions
Attended daily character design meetings to provide and receive feedback

Character Concept DesignAdobe PhotoshopDrawing

Wet (design)

Illustrator - Experience Visualization

Aug 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs · Sun Valley, CA · On-site

Illustrated multiple features set in real world spaces which aimed at capturing an audiences emotional experience
Conceptualized a variety of designs across multiple projects featured in parades, theme parks, hotels and other public spaces
Collaborated with product designers in exploring concepts for “WET” consumer products

IllustrationAdobe PhotoshopUnreal EditorMaya

Chroma labs

Concept Artist

May 2018 – Sep 2018 · 4 mos · Menlo Park, CA · Remote

• Designed character concepts for a non-disclosed video game project

Hello design

Illustrator

Jan 2018 – Apr 2018 · 3 mos · Culver City, CA · Remote

• Collaborated with a team of illustrators in developing a children's book for the client Tillamook

Facebook

Concept Artist

May 2017 – Aug 2017 · 3 mos · Menlo Park, CA · Hybrid

Assisted in conceptualizing a variety of interactive applications in the field of Augmented Reality
Collaborated with product designers in developing various project styles
Pitched concepts to project leads in weekly team meetings

Netflix

Illustrator

May 2016 – Aug 2016 · 3 mos · Los Gatos, CA · Remote

Illustrated character art based on existing designs from Netflix originals and other partnered IP’s
Composed various scenes featuring character designs from Netflix originals and other partnered IP’s
Contributed and received feedback in weekly meetings with project leads