Alex Ruiz

Alex Ruiz

Feature film concept artist and art director.

Senior Concept Artist / Senior Art Director / 17 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Concept Artist

Morbius (2022)

Concept Artist

Black Widow (2021)

Concept Artist

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Concept Artist

A Wrinkle in Time (2018)

Concept Artist

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Concept Artist

The fate of the furious (2017)

Concept Artist

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Conceptual Design

Clan of the Vein (2017)

Concept Artist

Blackhat (2015)

Character Layout Artist

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

Character Layout Artist / Lead Character Layout Artist / Animatic Layo

The Simpsons TV Series (1989)
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I've been a professional artist and art instructor for the last 25 years, working extensively in film, animation, television, commercials, video games, comics, toy/product design, publishing and artist education as a concept artist, art director, illustrator, traditional animator, designer and art teacher.



My clients include Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, and Activision. I've been an art instructor at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, the Computer Graphics Master Academy and Studio Arts in Los Angeles.
Work History

  • Concept Artist

    Digital Domain

    March 2014 - Present

  • Master Class Online Instructor

    CG Master Academy

    March 2013 - Present

    Instructor for 'Fundamentals of Architecture', an online class geared towards entertainment design.

  • Owner

    ConceptMonster Studios

    January 2010 - Present

    ConceptMonster Studios strives to create some of the best conceptual artwork for your projects, whether it's sci-fi fantasy or real world design. Whether it's characters, environments, vehicles, or weapons, we are your go-to studio for all things concept art.
    As you may know, a large majority of projects are sold to studios based on the initial artwork presented at a pitch, so give your project the great art it deserves....contact us!

  • Instructor

    Studio Arts

    2009 - Present

    Instructing classes on conceptual design and digital painting.

  • CONCEPT ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR

    ALEX RUIZ DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION

    January 2008 - Present

    Create conceptual artwork for various projects in the games, television, and film industries.

  • Environment Concept Artist

    Picture Mill

    August 2012 - August 2012

    environment concept art for commercial production

  • Concept Artist

    Frame Machine

    February 2012 - June 2012

    Created concept art, matte paintings, and production art for various projects.

  • Freelance Concept Artist

    The Workshop

    January 2011 - September 2011

    Creating character and environment concept art for PS3 game.

  • Illustrator

    Radical Publishing, Inc

    March 2011 - May 2011

    Creating illustration/production rendering for Radical IP.

  • Instructor

    Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

    2009 - April 2011

    I'm teaching a class entitled 'Concept Art and Illustration' in which students to create art that can be used for film, games, and animation industries.

  • Art Director

    Starz Media

    June 2010 - December 2010

    Currently I'm an assistant director on the Simpsons television show. Responsibilities include art direction, storyboards, animation, and leading a team of artist in the development of the show.

  • Concept Artist

    Luxoflux

    2009 - February 2010

    Created conceptual artwork for video games.

  • Concept Artist

    DoeDoe Games

    July 2009 - September 2009

    Created character and environment concept art for upcoming fps iPhone game.

  • Cover Illustrator

    Radical Publishing

    June 2008 - August 2008

    Created cover illustrations for Radicals comic books.

  • Concept Artist

    Perspective Studios

    May 2008 - June 2008

    Created concept art for trailer for online animated series, 'Grant Morrisons MBX.'

  • Director of Illustration

    20th Century Fox

    September 2003 - September 2007

    Created illustration, product design, concept art for properties including ‘the simpsons’, ‘eragon’, ‘aliens’, family guy’, ‘24’, ‘halo 3’. Clients include mcfarlane toys, gentle giant, burger king, universal studios, kid robot, and 7-11.

  • Concept Artist

    S4 Studios

    2007 - 2007

    Created concept art and character designs for various 3D projects.

  • Concept Artist

    Gold Circle Films

    2007 - 2007

    Created concept/development art and storyboards for various independent films.

  • Concept Artist

    Zombie Studios

    2007 - 2007

    Created concept art for upcoming xbox360/ps3 console game.

  • 2d animator

    Rough Draft Animation Studios

    August 2006 - October 2006

    Character animator and layout. (At special request of company) on
    'the Simpsons' Movie.

  • Character Animator

    Film Roman

    1995 - 2003

    I had the honor of animating some not so memorable scenes on 'the Simpsons' television show......and of course some mind numbing, hand cramping, spectacular ones:)

  • Character Layout Artist

    Film Roman Inc. - The Simpsons

    1995 - 2003

    2d character animation, rough background layout drawings, and storyboards.

  • Character Layout

    The Simpsons

    1995 - 2003

    2d character animation

  • Assistant Director

    Film Roman

    October 1997 - September 2000

    Assistant directed and storyboarded on 'the Simpsons', Seasons 10 and 11.
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Education

  • Concept Design Academy

    2008 - 2008

  • CG Society Workshop

    2007 - 2007

  • Gnomon School of Visual Effects

    2006 - 2006

  • Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

    2004 - 2005