Professional Summary
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Work History
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Emily Ballin

Gravitron Games
LIVERMORE
3
years of professional experience

Dynamic 2D artist specializing in character design, digital illustration, and 2D/3D rigging. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and mentor junior artists, ensuring high-quality visual outcomes.

Work History

2D Artist

8 Months
Gravitron Games | 01.2026 - Current
  • Created character designs and illustrations for game environments and assets.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure visual consistency across projects.
  • Utilized Clip Studio Paint to produce high-quality 2D artwork.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative concepts and ideas.

Lead Artist

7 Months
Clockdrive Games | 10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed high-quality character designs and visual assets for game projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align artistic vision with gameplay mechanics.
  • Mentored junior artists, providing feedback and guidance on design techniques.
  • Streamlined asset creation processes, enhancing team efficiency and productivity.
  • Saw project through to completion and release on steam.

Graphics Artist

1 Year 9 Months
The Monkey Barrel | 08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Designed visual graphics for marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive design strategies for promotional materials.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality illustrations and digital assets for various projects.
  • Streamlined design processes, improving efficiency in project completion timelines and workflow management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animation

University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | 05-2025
  • Dean's List [Semester and Year]
  • GamesCraft Art Officer
  • 3.5 GPA

Skills

Character design
Digital illustration
Print design
2D/3D Rigging
Clip Studio Paint
Photoshop
Blender
Maya
Substance Painter
Moho
Live 2D
Zbrush
Unreal Engine

Timeline

2D Artist

Gravitron Games
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Lead Artist

Clockdrive Games
10.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Graphics Artist

The Monkey Barrel
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science from Animation
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Emily Ballin