Katie Ites

Katie ites

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Art Director and OS Manager | +10 years of Experience

  • Education

    • The art institutes

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of fine art media arts and animation
  • Experience

    • Spooky cool labs

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
      Junior artist

      • Character animation for the Tinman and Munchkins for the WOZ Builder• Character and environment texture painting for the WOZ Builder• Isometric building concept painting to create a guide for the 3D modelers on the team.• Flash implementation for slots

    • Zynga

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2023

      • 1:1 Coaching with individual artists to ensure career goals, team alignment, and health are maintained.• Close collaboration with UI/UX, Animation, Marketing, Design and Production teams to allocate resources, advise on technical requirements, and brainstorm new and exciting elements to delight our players.• Keeping a steady and consistent voice for the vision of our game.• Create mockups and mood boards for new features, events, and games to align team members across disciplines.• Create marketing and in-game assets as an individual contributor.• Asset management and tracking to maintain organized and clean files for use by all disciplines. Show less

      • Associate Art Director

        Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Acting Art Director

        Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
      • Lead Artist | Outsource Manager

        Jun 2013 - Jan 2022
    • Unplay inc.

      Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
      Senior art director

      • 1:1 Coaching with individual artists to maintain career goals, team alignment, and health.• Conducted extensive research to identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with External Development Partners.• Defined clear project milestones, coordinated schedules, and allocated resources to ensure efficient execution.• Generated game style guides, character mood boards, and comprehensive project specifications to aid development efforts.• Engaged in technical discussions with cross-functional teams to oversee the successful implementation of projects involving Engineering, Technical Art, and Artists.• Composed well-structured project proposal documents to secure necessary approvals and support for initiatives.• Designed captivating concept art for utilization in social media campaigns, company websites, and community contests.• Collaborated closely with the Community Manager to conceptualize and execute engaging community events, including Live Streams• Procured essential tools, assets, and training materials required by the team for efficient project delivery.• Delivered constructive feedback, provided redlines, and guided team members through improvement processes. Show less

    • Zynga

      Dec 2023 - now
      Lead outsource manager
  • Licenses & Certifications