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Erik Unrau

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

A creative and self-motivated professional with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively. Skilled in concept art, storyboarding, character design, and illustration, with hands-on experience in video game development and manga creation. Passionate about visual storytelling and worldbuilding, with a background in both Western and Japanese art styles. Experienced working in dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams, and confident in bringing ideas to life from sketch to final render. Adept with tools like Photoshop, Maya, and Unreal Engine, with a sharp eye for emotion, mood, and design that connects with audiences.

Diligent [Desired Position] with strong foundation in customer service and transactional efficiency. Successfully assisted customers, resolved issues, and maintained accurate cash handling practices. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Checkout Associate

WALMART
10.2022 - Current
  • Monitor multiple checkout stations simultaneously, resolving scanning errors, payment issues, and customer concerns promptly.

Omni Associate

WALMART
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Fulfill and prepare online orders efficiently for in-store pickup and curbside delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Comic Artist

SELF EMPLOYED
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Demonstrated self-motivation and project management skills by writing, storyboarding, and illustrated an independently published manga.

Lead Concept Artist (Character, Storyboard, and Level Design)

SELF EMPLOYED
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Spearheaded concept art, character design, and level design for an award-winning game project within a collaborative team of four. I led the artistic development process from conceptual sketches to final assets, maintaining high standards of quality.

Education

Video Game Development & Design Diploma -

VISUAL COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
01.2025

Certificate - undefined

KUDAN INSTITUTE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
01.2023

TEFL Certificate - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
01.2023

High School Credit - undefined

MANITOBA JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER
01.2023

High school diploma - undefined

RIVER EAST COLLEGIATE
01.2022

Skills

  • DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE
  • JAPANESE LANGUAGE
  • TEFL CERTIFIED
  • CLEAR & ARTICULATED VERBAL COMMUNICATION
  • LESSION PLANING & CURRICULUM DESIGN
  • CLASSROOM MANAGMENT
  • ADAPTING TEACHING METHODS TO STUDENT NEEDS
  • PRONUNCIATION & PHONICS INSTRUCTION

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working

Timeline

Self Checkout Associate

WALMART
10.2022 - Current

Omni Associate

WALMART
10.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Concept Artist (Character, Storyboard, and Level Design)

SELF EMPLOYED
03.2022 - 05.2022

Comic Artist

SELF EMPLOYED
04.2021 - 03.2023

Certificate - undefined

KUDAN INSTITUTE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

TEFL Certificate - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

High School Credit - undefined

MANITOBA JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER

High school diploma - undefined

RIVER EAST COLLEGIATE

Video Game Development & Design Diploma -

VISUAL COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
Erik Unrau