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Simon Weaner
Quebec,Canada
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Desired Job Title
Concept ArtistConcept ArtistConcept ArtistMatte Painter & Concept artist (contract)Matte PainterWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteLocation: Quebec, Canada
Open to relocation: No
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionSummary
prominent Canadian illustrator, concept artist, and matte painter based in Quebec. He is best known for creating highly atmospheric science fiction, fantasy, and historical environment art for major video games and films. I worked with some of the entertainment industry's most recognizable studios and focused heavily on scale, cinematic lighting, and detailed world-building.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Concept Artist
Freelance
Québec, Quebec
01.2011 - Current
- MacLaren McCann, Fantasy Flight Games, Square Enix
- Created concept art for characters, environments, and props for game projects.
- Developed concept for Tera Nillius in 2011
- Developed concept for This is Kilo 3 in 2012
- Blur Studio, G-Unit 50 cent, Sølvsuper
- Collaborated with various clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
Concept Artist
Ubisoft Quebec
Québec, QC
08.2018 - 06.2026
- Produced concept art for characters, environments, and props, enhancing visual storytelling and gameplay immersion.
- Created initial design framework for Far Cry 7
- Assassin’s Creed : Codename Invictus
- Assassin’s Creed : Shadows
- Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake (cancelled)
- Created pitches for multiple cancelled game projects
- Researched historical references, architecture, fashion trends, cultures to inform design decisions.
Concept Artist
Volta
Québec, Quebec
11.2011 - 07.2018
- Developed diverse concept styles for AAA games and indie studios.
- Collaborated with art directors and other concept artists
- Collaborated with other artists to create designs that meet project requirements.
- Created captivating illustrations and splash art to promote marketing initiatives.
- Produced matte paintings and graphic designs for various projects.
Matte Painter & Concept artist (contract)
Sarbakan
Québec, Quebec
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Scene It?: Movie Night (2011)
- Produced high-quality digital paintings of environment scenes for animation projects.
Matte Painter
Modus FX
Montreal, Quebec
10.2010 - 01.2011
- March of the Dinosaurs (2011)
- Jane Eyre (2011)
- Refined artwork based on director and client feedback to align with project vision.
Assembly Line Worker
Clôture Provincial St-Augustin
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Maneuver
- Assembly line
- Welding fences
Family Business
01.2007
- Construct a garage
- Installing a concrete structure
- Climbing walls
- Assemble Arches
- Make the roof
Transit Luminaire
06.2005 - 09.2005
- Building a lighting room
- Pouring concrete
- Assemble parts
Education
AEC - 3D animation & Computer graphics
01-2010
High School Diploma -
01-2006
Cardio-secours (RCR) -
01-2004
Skills
- Concept Art
- Character Creation
- Environment Design
- Artistic Direction
- Illustration design
- Photoshop
- Zbrush
- Blender
- Maya
- Cinema 4D
- Quixel Mixer
- Google SketchUp
- Image Editing
- Digital Photography
- Graphic Design
- Visual Communication
- Poster Design
- Marketing
- Lightroom
Accomplishments
- Imagine FX issue 43, 05/01/09, Future Publishing Limited, 14
- EXPOSÉ 8, 01/01/10, Ballistic Publishing, 120
Languages
- English
- French
Personal Qualities
- Thoroughness
- Responsible
- Able to work well independently and in a team
- Passionate
Timeline
Concept Artist - Ubisoft Quebec
08.2018 - 06.2026
Concept Artist - Volta
11.2011 - 07.2018
Matte Painter & Concept artist (contract) - Sarbakan
03.2011 - 06.2011
Concept Artist - Freelance
01.2011 - Current
Matte Painter - Modus FX
10.2010 - 01.2011
Assembly Line Worker - Clôture Provincial St-Augustin
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Family Business
01.2007
- Transit Luminaire
06.2005 - 09.2005
Collège BART - AEC, 3D animation & Computer graphics
École Secondaire Les Compagnons De Cartiers - High School Diploma,
Pavillon Laure-Gaudreault - Cardio-secours (RCR),