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Jen Kraft
Jen Kraft
Concept Artist at Firaxis Games
Baltimore, United States

Summary

A Junior Visual Effects Artist for Firaxis Games.
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A working freelance Concept Artist and Illustrator. Specializes in Creature and Environment design. Has done Concept Art for Firaxis Games, Dark Tonic Games, and Caelestis Designs.

Skills

Concept ArtConcept DesignEnvironment DesignIllustrationStoryboardingWeb DesignMarketing IllustrationCharacter DesignUI DesignCreature DesignSequential ArtVector IllustrationLogo DesignComic ArtTraditional ArtBook Cover IllustrationPortraiture

Software proficiency

3ds Max
3ds Max
Illustrator
Illustrator
Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop
SketchBook Pro
SketchBook Pro
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Experience

  • Concept Artist at Firaxis Games
    Baltimore, United States of America
    September 2021 - Present

  • Junior Visual Effects Artist at Firaxis Games
    Sparks Glencoe, United States of America
    April 2019 - Present

    Just starting out making interesting and engaging visual effects.

  • QA Tester at Firaxis Games
    Sparks Glencoe, United States of America
    June 2013 - April 2019

    Tests games for extended periods of time, searching for bugs and crashes. Also testing to make sure the game is playable, fun, and easy to navigate. Provides feedback to Developers on game design, and mechanics.

    Since 2016, my work has been split between QA Tester and Art. I have helped with Concept Art on Civ VI - Poland Civilization and Scenario Pack, and other unannounced projects. As well as UI and Icon design for Civ VI - Khmer and Indonesia Civilization and Scenario Pack. I've also helped out with FX Art on XCOM 2 and XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.