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Joseph Szwajkowski
2D Artist with 25 years experience
Chicago, United States

Summary

Versatile and motivated 2D artist with 25 years in traditional and digital media. Advanced knowledge of Adobe applications.

Skills

Excellent team playerAdobe PhotoshopArt compositionDigital illustrationTraditional fine art skillsGraphic arts design

Experience

  • Art lead at art4brainz.com
    Chicago, United States of America
    January 2018 - Present

    Responsible for high end game art for the slot industry. Concept and design.

  • Senior Artist at zynga
    Chicago, United States of America
    October 2013 - October 2016

    Created the highest quality illustrative artwork for online slots, and also for Facebook ads. I created original content starting with sketches all the way to finished product. For example, Freaki Tiki, Freaki Tiki 2, and Martian Mayhem.

  • Senior Artist at International Game Technology
    Reno , United States of America
    July 2008 - September 2013

    Responsible for creating original art content for a number of Real World gaming slots. I also created licensed products such as Elvis, Ghost Busters and Big Buck Hunter.

  • Freelance at Lemax
    Hong Kong, China
    January 2004 - January 2008

    Created detailed line drawings and paintings for figurine buildings,Produced imaginative illustrations in an efficient and timely manner. Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all illustration projects. Designed inspiring concept art that maintained accurate scale and architectural standards.

  • Artist at Williams Gaming
    Chicago, United States of America
    June 2001 - January 2004

    Conceptualized and illustrated game assets, characters, environments, props and icons. For real world gaming slots.

    Education

    Created the first Goldfish game Concept art. Also designed a number of original ideas, such as Miner 49er, stars and stripes.