Leila Nazari | Senior Digital Illustrator at DreamForge Studios

Summary

Senior Digital IllustratorDreamForge Studios

Los Angeles, CAMar 2020Present

Led the illustration team for a major animated series, delivering over 200 key frames and character sheets monthly, consistently meeting all production deadlines.
Increased visual engagement for marketing campaigns by 30% through unique digital illustrations for social media and promotional materials, resulting in a 15% boost in user acquisition.
Developed 50+ original character designs and environmental concepts for two new IPs, directly contributing to successful pitches that secured $5M in development funding.
Mentored junior illustrators, improving team efficiency by 20% through workshops on advanced Photoshop techniques and workflow optimization.
Collaborated with directors and art leads to refine visual styles, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate on project deliverables.

Junior IllustratorPixelPulse Entertainment

Santa Monica, CAJun 2018Feb 2020

Created over 150 unique assets including character sprites, background elements, and UI icons for a mobile game that amassed 1M+ downloads within its first year.
Contributed to concept art development for 3 game titles, producing initial sketches and mood boards that shaped the visual direction.
Assisted in refining existing art assets, reducing rework time by 10% through careful attention to artistic consistency and project guidelines.
Successfully adapted illustrations for various platforms and resolutions, ensuring optimal visual quality across mobile and desktop environments.

Designed and illustrated over 75 unique creature and character portraits for an upcoming fantasy RPG, enhancing player immersion.
Developed key visual assets for marketing campaigns, contributing to a 200% oversubscribed Kickstarter goal.
Collaborated with a team of 10 artists to maintain stylistic consistency across all game assets.

Created a series of 12 full-page illustrations for a prominent online magazine, achieving a 40% higher reader engagement rate compared to previous visual content.
Successfully translated complex urban narratives into evocative visual metaphors, earning positive critical reception.
Managed project from concept to final delivery, adhering to a strict weekly publication schedule.

ArtCenter College of DesignMaster of Fine Arts in Illustration

Pasadena, CASep 2016May 2018

Graduated with Distinction, maintaining a 3.9 GPA.
Awarded the Graduate Fellowship for exceptional talent in digital illustration.
Developed and exhibited a thesis project on narrative sequential art, praised for its innovative storytelling.

Digital Art & Software

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe FrescoProcreateClip Studio PaintWacom Cintiq

Illustration Techniques

Character DesignConcept ArtStoryboardingSequential ArtEditorial IllustrationEnvironmental Design

Artistic Principles

Color TheoryAnatomyCompositionPerspectiveLightingVisual Narrative

Project Management & Collaboration

Agile WorkflowsClient CommunicationVersion Control (Perforce)Team LeadershipFeedback Integration