Jarrod Gecek
www.jarrodgecek.com

Jarrod.Gecek@gmail.com

Eu: +358 40 668 56156

USA: 1.732.705.1706

Summary

A detail-oriented Concept Artist with expertise in Adobe Suite, Unity, and Spine and a proven track record as an Art Director with a passion for delivering high-quality work. Skilled in time management and accustomed to handling high levels of responsibility.

Experience

Art Director of KWALEE GAMES— 2023–Present

• Led the creative and artistic direction, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic and engaging player experience.

• Collaborated with cross-disciplines, including game designers, programmers, and marketing specialists, to develop innovative gameplay concepts and visual styles.

• Managed a team of artists providing mentorship and guidance to foster professional growth and creativity.

• Oversaw the production of high-quality art assets, including character designs, environments, and UI elements.

• Conducted regular critiques and reviews, implementing feedback to continuously improve the quality of the visual content.

Lead Artist, Zeptolab — 2023–Present

• Led and supervised a team of artists to develop the artistic style of the soft launched prototype, Tiny Hunters.

• Successfully managed the team's time and ensured the achievement of targeted milestones.

• Contributed to asset creation and Unity implementation for the project.

• Maintained up-to-date style guides and best practices through confluence pages to ensure consistency and quality.

Art Director and Co-Founder of POCKET BURGER — 2022–2023

• Maintained high standards of aesthetics and consistency in all games

• Fostered the artistic development of the team through personalized coaching and performance evaluations

• Managed outsourcers to meet project deadlines while preserving quality standards

• Participated in weekly meetings with co-founders to guide the company towards positive and ethical growth while promoting a strong company culture.

ART MANAGER / ART LEAD, ROVIO ENTERTAINMENT — 2012–2022

• Developed paint overs to maintain visual consistency

• Mentored artists to enhance their skills and improve project outcomes

• Served as Team Lead on various prototype projects

• Conceptualized and created Concept Art for new game prototypes

• Designed in-game assets for a range of games, including several Angry Birds titles

• Consistently delivered high-quality work with speed and accuracy.
  
  

CHARACTER DESIGNER, SOLAR OPPOSITES — 2019 - 2019

• Crafted memorable characters for Season 1 of Solar Opposites

• Executed turn-arounds, special poses, and clean-ups for a diverse cast of characters

• Incorporated feedback from the Art Director to enhance the quality of the work.
  
  

ILLUSTRATOR, FREELANCE — 2004 - PRESENT

• Commissioned to design a series of characters with distinct personalities

• Developed dynamic color schemes to achieve unity and drama

• Presented clients with sketches, revisions, and final artwork.
  
  

ART DIRECTOR, DIGITAL EMBRYO — 2007-2010

• Conceptualized and executed the visual aesthetics of video games

• Developed a comprehensive set of characters that aligned with the overall style and tone of a game

• Created dynamic game elements including environments, vehicles, weaponry, and costumes.

IMAGING SPECIALIST, DEUTSCH ADVERTISING — 2004 - 2007

• Retouched and color corrected hi-end images to mark ups specified by the Art Director

• Released finished ads to various hi-end publications

• Output images and pages to several proofing devices
  
  

Education

• Fashion Institute of Technology , New York City — 2006, BFA