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Portfolio: mthoday.myportfolio.com
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Mitchell Thoday

Los Angeles

Summary

Visual Development & Concept Artist

Creative professional driven by high standards and results-oriented mindset. Skilled in conceptualizing and executing innovative campaigns, with strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, combining strategic vision with practical design skills to deliver impactful outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in environments that demand creativity and precision.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director, Lead Writer and Game Designer

Game: Ties That Bind
06.2024 - Current

Created a platformer grapple hook game with a unique art style with fellow Otis students

  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Used professional design tools to create characters, levels, vehicles, layouts and unique elements.
  • Balanced and adjusted gameplay experiences to increase success of product.
  • Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content.
  • Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
  • Enhanced player experience by designing innovative game mechanics and systems.
  • Edited files and line codes for direct incorporation into game builds.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop engaging game content and storylines.
  • Created prototypes based upon design ideas using such programming languages as [Language] and [Language].
  • Created 3D models, textures, animations and other assets for multiple video games.
  • Created core game storylines, role-play mechanics and character biographies for new video games franchise.
  • Conducted regular design reviews throughout game development process.

Co-Founder and Vice President

Creative Design Club, Otis College
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Established new club for creating concept art from prompts where members present at meetings to allow for critique of work.
  • Initiated member drives and promotion to increase awareness.
  • Planned and coordinated operations for bi-weekly events.

Designer and Illustrator

Mulligan's Miniature Golf
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed innovative design concepts to promote special events, such as glow-in-the-dark golf

Comic Artist

UMass Memorial Health Care
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Contributed to the growth of the organization's effort to promote quality and safety through visual storytelling in the hospital's quality publication.
  • Delivered art and design concepts under tight deadlines, ensuring timely publication.
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.

Magazine Designer

Wachusett Regional High School
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed innovative design guide for improved UI and UX with website.
  • Contributed art to magazine.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media - Game And Entertainment

Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop, Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, lighting and level design), Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, Maya, Substance 3D Painter, After Effects, Traditional: Pencil, Pen, Acrylic Painting and Gouache, Charcoal

Portfolio: mthoday.myportfolio.com

View my portfolio of work.

Timeline

Creative Director, Lead Writer and Game Designer

Game: Ties That Bind
06.2024 - Current

Co-Founder and Vice President

Creative Design Club, Otis College
10.2022 - 12.2023

Designer and Illustrator

Mulligan's Miniature Golf
05.2022 - 08.2022

Comic Artist

UMass Memorial Health Care
11.2020 - 04.2021

Magazine Designer

Wachusett Regional High School
10.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media - Game And Entertainment

Otis College of Art And Design
Mitchell Thoday