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James Maxwell
James Maxwell
Pixel Artist & Illustrator
Vancouver, Canada

Summary

I am a Pixel Artist and Digital Illustrator.
Currently working on AutoForge. Previous credits include Risk of Rain Returns and UnderMine.

Skills

Concept ArtGraphic DesignPixel ArtCharacter ArtPrint Media

Software proficiency

Aseprite
Aseprite
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
Procreate
Procreate
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
Inkscape
Inkscape
GIMP
GIMP
MagicaVoxel
MagicaVoxel

Experience

  • Pixel Artist at Thorium Entertainment
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    April 2019 - May 2021

    - Created fully animated playable characters, NPCs, enemies, boss characters and special effects, from tiny creatures to screen-filling monsters.

    - Conceptualized and developed full environments, background assets, interactive props and decorations.

    - Created game icons, symbols and UI elements; building consistent yet distinct visual identities for different game entities, systems and mechanics.

    - Created emoticons, animations and memes for Discord, Instagram, Steam and other online platforms. Additionally helped engage with and foster healthy online communities around the game.

    - Created concepts and promotional artwork and assets for advertisements, events and merchandise.

  • Graphic Artist at OwlCrate Enterprises
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    October 2015 - October 2018

    - Produced art for postcards and other items for monthly subscription box, exploring and bridging together contents and themes.

    - Designed promotional materials and design elements such as logos, physical event materials, online marketing media and all manner of physical goods from apparel and accessories to stickers and buttons.