Maria Passantino

LIT Videobooks, New York, NY: Dec 2021 – September 2023 

Lead Illustrator and Visual Development Artist

●  Designed art direction for 20+ books, including producing vector characters, props, and environments

●  Created concept art, ensuring a cohesive style

●  Collaborated closely with the Production Designer and Art Director to ensure consistent artistic vision

●  Outlined production guidelines and built design decks

●  Presented style look books and guidelines to authors, resolving design issues and addressing style preferences

REWorld, Redmond, WA: July 2021 – Dec 2021 

Associate Concept Artist

●  Designed base avatar models and production sheets, establishing a modular system on a metaverse platform

●  Illustrated promotional artwork and splash art

●  Conceptualized modular hair, outfits, and weapons/accessories

●  Partnered with the 3D Team, Development Team, and Marketing Team to implement concept designs

●  Provided draw overs, isometric break outs, and texture assets

MAGIC Spell Studios, Rochester, NY: Jun 2020 – May 2021 

Concept Artist (Aug 2020 – May 2021)

●  Contributed to the creation of a unique visual art style, focusing on character and environment design

●  Designed comic book inspired characters, modified to fit the games style

●  Developed key art that conveyed the mood and feel of various environments

●  Collaborated with the team to establish a cohesive visual language that aligned with the games artistic vision

Resident Artist (June 2020 – Aug 2020)

●  Developed pixel assets in accordance with pre-existing game style

●  Created sprite animations, ideated UI designs, and in-game overlays

●  Designed marketing advertisements and motion graphics

The Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Art in Film and Animation; Summa Cum Laude