Bradley Toliver
Elk Grove
Summary
Detail-oriented background and design artist with a foundation in interactive world-building and visual storytelling for 3D environments. Extensive experience in game design and AI-focused environments, delivering immersive, believable spaces for players and audiences. Excels in digital tools and cross-functional team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Animation Background and Design Artist
Void Interactive
05.2023 - Current
- Created background layouts and environmental storytelling cues to support mission design
- Worked with artists and programmers to integrate assets into 3D levels
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Lead Designer / Visual Storyteller
Anticitizens
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Designed immersive background scenes supporting narrative arcs and gameplay
- Maintained stylistic continuity across environments and asset packs
Game Designer
Keep Away From Fire
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: (Boreal Alyph Mod)
- Developed spatial layouts and interactive environments for mod expansion
- Integrated visual cues to support AI behavior and level progression.
- Developed software elements and coding, trialing programs for QC and digital assessment.
- Edited files and line codes for direct incorporation into game builds.
Skills
- Background & Environmental Design
- Concept Art & Moodboarding
- Game-Ready Asset Integration
- Lighting & Scene Composition
- Unreal Engine 5 / 3D Asset Layout
- AI Movement & Visual Context Cues
- Game AI Design
- C Programming
- Visual storytelling
Projects
Half-Life 2: Inhuman - Independent Game
- Designed over 10 levels with unique environmental themes and AI pathing.
- Led layout blocking and background composition from concept to final playtest.
Timeline
Animation Background and Design Artist
Void Interactive
05.2023 - Current
Game Designer
Keep Away From Fire
12.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Designer / Visual Storyteller
Anticitizens
06.2018 - 05.2023
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