LEON LI KAO
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable Creative Director with strong background in leading creative teams to produce compelling visual content. Expertise in brand development, campaign strategy, and innovative design concepts, contributing to successful project completions. Demonstrated proficiency in fostering team collaboration and driving creative excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Hazardous Hardware Studios
01.2023 - Current
- CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF HAZARDOUS HARDWARE STUDIOS
- CURRENTLY WORKING ON EXPANDING THE TFS CAPSTONE PROJECT INTO A FULLY FLEDGED GAME TO BE RELEASED ON STEAM
- PRIMARILY WORKING ON CONCEPT ARTS AND 3D MODELS OF MAIN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS
Freelance Illustrator
01.2020 - Current
- I MANAGED MARKETING AND ADVERTISEMENTS ONLINE FOR ART COMMISSIONS, SPECIALIZING IN DRAWING PORTRAITS OR LOVED ONES AS CHARACTER FROM VARIOUS GAMES, SHOWS AND FILMS
- OTHER WORKS INCLUDE YOUTUBE CHANNEL BANNER ART, PERSONAL WEBSITE GRAPHIC DESIGNS, AND ALBUM COVERS
Creative Director for Hazardous Hardware
Toronto Film School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I WAS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE TORONTO FILM SCHOOL CAPSTONE PROJECT
- I CREATED AND REVIEWED ALL PIECES OF CONCEPT ART FOR THE GAME TO ENSURE NARRATIVE AND VISUAL COHESION AMONGST THE DESIGNS
- I DESIGNED AND OVERSAW ALL THE CINEMATIC SEQUENCES
- I WAS ALSO TASKED WITH LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS DELEGATING AND KEEPING TRACK OF ALL 2D ASSETS AND PIECES AS WELL AS ENSURING THE TEAM IS WORKING WELL TOGETHER
Scenic Designer
Krannert Center of Performing Arts
01.2019 - 01.2020
- I DESIGNED THE SET AND GENERAL LAYOUT FOR THE KCPA PRODUCTION OF THE WOLVES BY SARAH DELAPPE, DIRECTED By Nisi Sturglis
- I WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ENTIRE CREATIVE TEAM SUCH AS LIGHTS, SOUNDS, COSTUMES AND SUCH
- I PROVIDED TECHNICAL DRAFTS FOR THE TEAM TO BUILD, BACKED WITH 3D MODELS BY DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL
- I ALSO OVERSAW THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SET PIECES AND PARTICIPATED IN LIVE REHEARSALS TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING RAN AS INTENDED
Education
VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND ANIMATION -
TORONTO FILM SCHOOL
01.2024
SCENIC DESIGN - PERFORMING ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
01.2020
A-LEVELS -
PETER SYMONDS COLLEGE
01.2015
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop Proficiency
- Adobe Illustrator Proficiency
- Procreate Proficiency
- Unreal Engine Proficiency
- Unity Game Design
- 3DS Max Modeling Skills
- ZBrush Modeling Skills
- Proficient in Substance Painter
- Substance Creation Expert
- Proficient in Maya
- Customer Service Expertise
- Client Engagement
- Effective Team Management
- Collaborative Team Formation
- Skilled in Conflict Mediation
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Creative team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Concept development
- Visual storytelling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 17 staff members.
- Achieved visual cohesion through effectively helping with concepting preliminary visuals.
- Achieved intro and ending animatic by completing several 2D animations with accuracy and efficiency.
Accolades
1ST PLACE IN TFS GAME JAM, 2024
Other
- RETAIL EXPERIENCE
- CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- TEAM BUILDING
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Creative Director
Hazardous Hardware Studios
01.2023 - Current
Creative Director for Hazardous Hardware
Toronto Film School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance Illustrator
01.2020 - Current
Scenic Designer
Krannert Center of Performing Arts
01.2019 - 01.2020
SCENIC DESIGN - PERFORMING ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
A-LEVELS -
PETER SYMONDS COLLEGE
VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND ANIMATION -
TORONTO FILM SCHOOL
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