About
My name is Devin Yang
I am a concept artist & illustrator with 7+ years of experience working in the games industry. As an artist, I am interested in everything colorful & stylized, especially when it comes to characters; my eye for design is inspired by fashion & film and informed by a background in motion graphic design. Nothing excites me more than innovating and pushing the boundaries of possibility when working to create a memorable experience
Apart from creating art, I am on a quest to bring more human compassion and warmth into professional spaces. The action of supporting and helping fellow creatives is a reward like no other. Through my work, I strive to make a positive impact on people's lives.
Currently Lead Concept Artist @ Owlchemy Labs
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameMidautumn
- Year2022
- RoleConcept Artist
- CompanyTeam Midautumn
- Board & Card GamesAdventures & Academia
- Year2021
- RoleConcept Artist
- CompanySteamforged Games
- Video GameRomantic Rainbow Delights
- Year2020
- RoleLead 2D Artist
- CompanyGDC Ice Cream Server
- Video GameDeadboy
- Year2019
- RoleEnvironment & Marketing Artist
- CompanyBone Force Games
- Video GameEmbrace
- Year2018
- RoleVisual Artist
- CompanyNU Game Studio
Experience
Full-time concept art job, creating avatar cosmetics, and other needs for the hyper-stylized and adorable social game, Rec Room!
Working part-time, collaboratively and efficiently with the team at Wild Blue Studios on a new client project, while maintaining clear communication for a smooth concept cycle. Successfully staying reactive and flexible to client feedback and weekly concept goals.
Developing concepts & marketing illustrations for new set of figurines to be announced soon. Working collaboratively with senior 3D character artist and art lead to create an enticing, diverse, high quality product.
Worked with art outsource managers to concept hero skins for playable characters in SMITE, adhering successfully to a tight timeline and art style.
Created character cosmetic concepts for a new IP collaboratively with Art Director. Adapted successfully to environment and NPC concept work including props, interior design, and paint-overs.
Consistently & effectively communicating with studio head and art lead to successfully create 2D animations & illustrations for branding, promotional material, and game assets on new and existing IPs.
Currently world-building for a new IP, ideating on characters, architecture, culture, flora/fauna, and other essential elements of a well-rounded game setting.