GWEN
HOWARD
San Jose, CA *5124
Concept Artist & Illustrator
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www.gwenhowardart.com
As a dedicated and enthusiastic artist who excels in fast-paced environments I can adapt quickly to diverging styles and mediums. While my main focus is in concept art, I am also passionate about hand-painted texture mapping and 3D modeling and sculpting. I love creating characters and the worlds in which they live as well as researching historical and current cultures for reference.
I am a self-starter who thrives in an independent setting and also enjoys collaboration with various teams. I love to learn, am constantly working to perfect my craft, and I especially flourish when presented with new mediums. Respect for others and dedication to shared goals are foundational to strong working relationships and I look forward to enjoying a supportive and engaging atmosphere in my future position.
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PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Mudbox
G Suite
HTML5 / CSS
Microsoft Office
Procreate
Substance Painter
ZBrush
Freelance Artist / Illustration & Concept Art
2014 - Present, San Jose
Designed, developed, and delivered various types of compositions and mediums. Completed works ranging from character commissions, business logos, hand lettering, and fashion illustrations.
Poshmark, Inc. / Senior Community Associate
April 2015 - November 2016, Redwood City
Customer service representative with a consistently high satisfaction rating. Efficiently managed high volume support for the most influential and top-earning users on the platform.
Blurred Line Photography / Photographer’s Assistant 2011 - 2013, Los Gatos
Technical/organizational assistant in a fast-paced environment. Photographic and written work was featured in print and web-based campaigns.
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SKILLS/HOBBIES
Calligraphy, Character Design,
Concept Art, Digital Illustration,
Environment Art, Graphic Design,
Hand Lettering, Mixed Media Art,
Photography, Traditional Art
Academy of Art University / M.F.A. Game Development, Concept Art 2017 - 2021
San Francisco State University / B.A. History
2012