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Liana Kaiser

@lianakaiser

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Creative illustrator specializing in character design and concept art.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a collaborative environment where I can contribute creatively and grow my skills in character design and visual storytelling.

As a passionate illustrator and character designer, I have honed my skills through a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Design from the University of Michigan. My academic journey has been marked by numerous honors, including being a James B. Angell Scholar and consistently making the Dean's List. My experience spans various artistic disciplines, including 3D modeling, animation, and visual branding, which I have applied in both academic and professional settings.

During my time at WolverineSoft Studio, I contributed as a 2D Digital Artist, where I created character designs, UI assets, and concept art for game development projects. Collaborating with designers and programmers, I utilized tools like Jira and Confluence to ensure cohesive visual storytelling. Additionally, my internship at Our Daily Bread allowed me to expand my graphic design skills, where I designed illustrations for social media and contributed to brand storytelling through visual assets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Retail Associate

Marshalls

May 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Delivered strong customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, managing transactions and restocking merchandise. Practiced clear communication, teamwork, and adaptability to shifting store priorities.

Customer Service Retail Operations Teamwork Communication Communication Adaptability

2D Digital Artist

WolverineSoft Studio

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)

Created character designs, UI assets, and concept art for helmets and weapons in a team-based game development project. Collaborated with designers and programmers using Jira & Confluence.

UI Design Concept Art Game Development Jira Confluence

Graphic Design Intern

Our Daily Bread - Reclaim Today

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Designed illustrations and graphics for social media outreach. Selected monthly color palettes and contributed to brand storytelling through visual assets.

Illustration Graphic Design Social Media Storytelling

Auditor

Novo Building Products

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Conducted audits for outgoing shipments and ensured accuracy. Trained new employees, demonstrating attention to detail, accountability, and effective communication.

Auditing Quality Control Training Attention To Detail Accountability Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

BFA, Art & Design, Art & Design

Activities and societies: University Honors (6), Dean’s List (3), James B. Angell Scholar (3)

Developed animation pitch books with characters, environments, and story concepts. Gained experience in 3D modeling and sculpting in Blender, as well as intro to animation, visual branding, and color theory.

Ewha Womans University

International Summer College, Art

Designed a concept book with characters and storyboards. Collaborated on video and comic projects, and created an illustrated journal inspired by my experience in Seoul.