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Yoko Weaver
Yoko Weaver
Freelance Concept and Comic Artist
Woodbridge, United States

Summary

Currently working as a comic colorist/artist with aspirations for character design in games and animation.

Skills

Concept ArtConcept DesignEnvironment DesignIllustrationCharacter DesignGraphic DesignTeam ManagementClothing Design

Software proficiency

Illustrator
Illustrator
Photoshop
Photoshop
SketchUp
SketchUp
InDesign
InDesign
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Productions

    • Book
      Daughter of the Lilies
    • Year
      2013
    • Role
      Colorist
    • Company
      http://megsyv.com/
    • Video Game
      Dr. Mask: The Time Traveling Plague Doctor
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Artist
    • Company
      Extra Credits 72hr Game Jam (2020)
    • Book
      Bushido: Honorbound
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Interior/Cover Illustrator
    • Company
      Fantasy Games Unlimited
    • Book
      No Need for Bushido
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Colorist
    • Company
      http://nn4b.com/
    • Book
      Midwinter
    • Year
      2014
    • Role
      Background Artist
    • Company
      midwintercomic.com
    • Book
      Legends of Wind
    • Year
      2011
    • Role
      Artist, Script translator, letterer, colorist
    • Company
      N/A

Experience

  • Comic Colorist at Daughter of the Lilies ( http://www.daughterofthelilies.com/ )
    United States of America
    May 2014 - Present

    Colorist for the weekly, updated comic.

  • Junior Graphic Designer at Joe Blow Tees
    Millersville, United States of America
    June 2018 - December 2019

    Responsibilities included handling all the “new art” orders that come in, sending proofs to clients, outputting films for t-shirt screens, conceptualizing new designs, prepping artwork to be separated for films, printing proofs for boards and films for samples for trade shows, editing and updating catalogs, etc.

  • Background Artist at Midwinter ( http://www.midwintercomic.com/ )
    United States of America
    June 2013 - August 2015

    Background artist for the pilot chapter of the comic. In charge of sketching and then inking the

    backgrounds. Conceptualized key buildings for the background work, which were mocked up in

    SketchUp. Still occasionally do work inking panels or environment concepts.

  • Illustrator at Fantasy Games Unlimited (Bushido: Honorbound)
    United States of America
    November 2013 - June 2014

    Designed cover and interior illustrations for new tabletop module issue. Researched period clothing styles and developed understanding of the module’s narrative to create appropriate illustrations for the interior of the book.

  • Art Director/Lead Concept Artist at Missing Worlds Media (Phoenix Project/City of Titans)
    United States of America
    December 2012 - February 2013

    Joined as artist for startup volunteer group that surfaced due to the shutdown of NCSoft’s City of Heroes. Was promoted to Assistant to the Art Director, then Art Director January 2013. Recruited team members and streamlined workflow by identifying individuals who were experienced and willing to take on lead roles in the 2D, 3D, and sound design/music teams. Delegated tasks and ensured interdepartmental communication. Worked closely with lead in Publications to develop assets needed for marketing and public relations. Settled disputes between personnel and workshopped solutions to problems both within and outside of the Art department. Personal art contributions included:

    -conceptual title treatment

    -the company logo

    -early concept art of the “flagship” character

    -the majority of graphics and framing elements used in the Kickstarter.

  • Creative Consultant at Odyssey Games
    United States of America
    September 2013 - December 2013

    Consultant and conceptual designer for small startup group looking to develop and produce video games. Tasks range from developing presentation backgrounds, character designs, and UI mockups.