KALEY JONES
VISUAL DEVELOPER & BACKGROUND ARTIST
Passionate about bringing your imaginative worlds to life, I am a commi ed Storytelling and Concept Artist who specializes in Visual Development and Background Designs. Creating captivating environments and transforming your thoughts and ideas into stunning visuals through character design, prop design, and environmental design.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
SOFTWARE
SKILLS
Savannah College of Art and Design Student Film, DRONE HOME BACKGROUND ARTIST/LAYOUTS/CHARACTER DESIGN
June 2025- Aug 2025, Atlanta GA
Collaborating e ectively within a team to conceptualize and create captivating backgrounds and character designs for a short film, actively contributing ideas and fostering open communication. Utilizing industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop as well as Procreate, to achieve a distinctive and visually appealing style to match the overall aesthetic of the film.
Savannah College of Art and Design Student Film, CHEVALERIE BACKGROUND ARTIST/LAYOUTS/CHARACTER DESIGN
June 2025-Current, Atlanta GA
Interpreting guidance from leads, the director, and producer to create backgrounds that seamlessly align with the film’s overall visual style . The Copper Column
GALLERY ASSOCIATE
Sept 2022-Current, Fairhope AL
Assisting patrons in selecting and purchasing paintings while actively participating in the gallery’s daily operations. As well as engaging with visitors to enhance their experience while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, contributing to a vibrant art community. Fire Fusion
DIGITAL ARTIST/FINE ARTIST
July 2022-Feb 2023, Remote: Brooklyn NY
Worked closely with team members to develop innovative concepts for fine art that e ectively represented the company’s brand and vision, producing pieces that resonated with the target audience. Savannah College of Art and Design
Sept 2023-Current
STORYTELLING AND CONCEPT ART CONCENTRATION
Estimated Graduation-Spring 2026
Enhancing my artistic skills by mastering industry standard tools and collaborating on projects with fellow students, gaining valuable hands on experience that will be er prepare me for professional challenges in the field.
Coastal Alabama Community College
August 2020-2022
3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
August 2020-July 2022
Acquired fundamental animation skills, along with introductory knowledge of the softwares Maya and 3DS Max, helping me discover my passion and establish a solid foundation for my future endeavors in animation.
Toon Boom Harmony
Storyboard Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Background Design
Visual Development
Storyboarding
Character Design
Prop Design
Illustrator
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https://www.kaleyjones.com/
@KALEYCELESTE