Resume

About

Currently a consultant at PeachPen Studios, Annie works in agile/scrum teams alongside engineers, artists, and UX researchers to bring ideas and concepts to life. A passionate artist through and through, she loves applying her knowledge and skills to translate ideas into visual stories. Utilizing a background in scientific research, Annie brings a methodology to the creative process which enables the refining and translating of ideas to print through iterative research and design.

Experience

Magnetar Games

Concept Artist
June 2018 - Sept 2019
  • Design and iterate on character, vehicle, prop, and environment concepts from idea to high-res render for a SciFi themed game.
  • Make high-res eye-catching illustrations for game loading screens and marketing.
  • Create and prioritize backlog items for the team and sync with other scrums to optimize workflow.
  • Conduct daily stand-ups to facilitate work tracking and iterative feedback loops amongst teammates.
  • Assist both UI/UX and engineering teams in asset creation and design input.

PeachPen Studios

Concept Artist & Creative Consultant
Jan 2017 - Present
  • Gather requirements from clients and iteratively lead the refinement of their ideas to conceptual prints.
  • Create character and environment designs for mobile and web games.
  • Create graphics and web assets to be consumed by website front-ends.
  • Work closely in scrum teams alongside artists, developers, and UX researchers.

BRI Pharmaceuticals

Lab Technician
2016 - 2018

    Academia Seninca

    Research Technician
    2012 - 2016

      Education

      Vancouver Film School

      Animation Concept Art
      May 2017 - May 2018

      University of British Columbia

      B.Sc Major Life Science
      Sept 2006 - May 2011

      Volunteer

      Fellburn Care Center

      Therapist Assistant
      2009 - 2011
      • Assist therapists to set up rehabilitation equipment.
      • Ensure patient safety during therapy activities.
      • Engage with patients so they are more relaxed and enjoy the session :)