Chris Baldwin is an illustrator and visual development artist for animation and games living in Los Angeles, CA
email:
chrisbaldwindraws@gmail.com
instagram: @chris_draws
SKILLS
Digital Painting
Illustration
3D Modeling
Set Design
Prop Design
Character Design
Art Direction
Storyboarding
SOFTWARE
Photoshop
Illustrator
Maya
Blender
Unity
Harmony
Premiere
Substance Painter
3DS Max
Shotgrid
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustrator/3D Modeler
Concept artist, illustrator, and art director for animation and games
Clients include Dreamworks, Disney, Titmouse, Warner Bros, Tomy Int. (Pokemon)
Wild Canary Animation, Young Jedi Adventures — Visual Development Artist
September 2023 - October 2024
Set Designer. Designed and 3D modeled detailed organic and inorganic environments
Oversaw assembly of detailed model-packs for delivery to third party vendors
Created matte paintings, props, characters, and msc. design deliverables to fit within the Star Wars universe
Interface with executives and clients to make sure design needs are met
Warner Brothers Animation, Wings of Fire — Visual Development Artist
September 2021 - May 2022
Generalist. Developed and pitched concepts for the show during predesign
Painted characters, sets, and props to define the look of the show
Organize and assemble Shotgrid assets for production
Dreamworks Animation, Boss Baby: Back in Business — Visual Development Artist
July 2020 - June 2021
Set designer. Modeled in Maya and painted in Photoshop, providing 3D and 2D deliverables
Designed, modeled, and painted props for color/texture reference and orthographic views
Painted 2D illustrations for backgrounds and composite elements
Work often within quick turnaround times
Dreamworks Animation, Doug Unplugged — Visual Development Artist
August 2019 - July 2020
Created set designs using 3D modeling and drawing
Designed and painted props, adjusting style and direction as needed
Painted props, sets, and characters with texture callouts for animation reference
Dreamworks Animation, Dragons Rescue Riders — Visual Development Artist
November 2018 - August 2019
Designed, painted, and modeled fantasy sets and props
Designed and painted props and using orthographic turnarounds
Digitally painted 2D illustrations for compositing
EDUCATION
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL
BFA in Illustration September 2014