Kim Truong

Kim Truong

Concept Artist / 11 yrs

San Leandro, CA, United States

Hire Me

The Sims 4 (2014)

Work History
  • Concept Artist

    Electronic Arts

    August 2013 - Present

    Create concept art of environments, props, character clothing and hair for The Sims 4. Provide detailed guide sheets with material call outs and color variants for outsourcing and internal use.

    Project working on: The Sims 4

  • Production Arist (Intern)

    Breaktime Studios

    June 2013 - August 2013

    Design concept art within an established style for an existing game, starting from concept to final vector. Create static and animated game assets for different characters, props, and buildings.

    Projects worked on: Mouse Town, Dragon Skies

  • Illustration Artist

    Freelance

    August 2008 - May 2012

    Self-managed, internet-based illustration - Receive commissions to create illustrations of characters and concept designs for various individual clients such as original fantasy role playing characters, portraits, and animal character sheets.

  • Illustration Artist (Intern)

    Fuzzy Duck Design

    May 2010 - September 2010

    Creating concept, character, and mascot designs. Projects include storybook illustrations, a CD cover illustration, and character brainstorming and designs.

  • PetCare Specialist/Cashier

    PetSmart

    August 2007 - January 2009

    Assisted pet parents to find solutions related to birds, reptiles, fish, and small animals.

    Rung up purchases, answered phones, and assisted with questions and discussions over the phone to clients

Education
  • Academy of Art University

    2010 - 2013
  • The Art Institutes International Minnesota

    2007 - 2010