Michael Gizienski

Concept artist and designer for immersive shows including The Wizard of Oz and Postcard from Earth, with show, exosphere, and atrium designs for artist residences. Led art direction and creative development for branded partnerships and early creative R&D for shows and experiences.

Freelance concept artist with extensive experience creating visual development, concept art, and storyboards for global entertainment IP, theme parks, and immersive experiences. Collaborated with partners including TAIT, Thinkwell, Mousetrappe, and clients such as Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros.

Concept art, visual development, and storyboards for global theme park and location-based entertainment projects including Universal Epic Universe and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. Covered environments, attractions, interiors, and immersive experiences across the US, EU, Asia, and the Middle East.

Designed and produced background art and matte paintings for immersive projection-mapped shows for Disney Live Entertainment. Contributed to major productions including Happily Ever After and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.

Created designs and illustrations for licensed merchandise and collectibles in collaboration with major partners such as Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and NBC Universal.

Managed internal intern projects, contributed VFX concept designs for TNT's Falling Skies, created matte paintings for 'The Gamblers' webseries, and assisted various teams with daily operations.

Technical Certificate in Film Production with a major in Production Design.

General Education with majors in History, Anthropology, and Philosophy.