wheher it’s an individual, a company, or a cause, my goal is to help people tell their story. I specialize in visual storytelling and its many facets including: Character Design, Storyboards, Animation, Illustration, Game Graphics & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Development, Information Marketing, Video Production, and Personal Branding. …these are all simply tools to tell your story in your own creative way. Keep it fresh and interesting. :) Projects & Experience GSP: Graphic Artist & Illustrator producing building layouts and schematics for client based on supplied information. [2019] Animation series (untitled): Turning the creator’s vision into something tangible. Translating verbal, written and concept art into animation-ready characters and environments. Creating storyboards > animatic >> animation. [2107] Eden’s Garden (working title): Developed character sketches & concept art based on a rough outline/script about a girl’s dream of one day dancing. [2016 - 2017] “Patches” (working title): A series of short stories, anecdotes & illustrations about a spunky dog. Writer, Illustrator, Project Manager [2015] Dungeon Flip: A game created in 48 hours as part of Global Game Jam 2014. My role on the team included Game Design & Development as well as contributing to the massive art content needed for this tile game. [2014] Video aditing 2 android game (Google Play Store): This game was created in 48 hours as part of Global Game Jam 2013. My role on the team included Art Director (of one other person) and in-game graphics, screen layouts, character design, concept development, and project manager of a team of six. [2013] Pillow Characters: Character Design, product design, and presentation layouts for initial pitch to toy companies and manufacturers. [2012 - 2013] KeeKee’s Big Adventure: full character conception & design, 2d model, facial expression, and movement sheets. Character is planned to be used for children’s books. [2012] Media Artist UMSL; St.Louis, MO Mar 2009 – May 2009 Contracted with UMSL’s Youth Empowerment in Action (YEA!) campaign. My collaborative role included product design, graphic design for print and web, website maintenance, and creative concepting with some r&d, as well as vendor relations. Additionally, I had a Voice Over part for one of their PSAs. Graphics & Production Artist Joyce Meyer Ministries; Fenton, MO Jan 2006 – Jul 2008 -Internationally distributed Magazine layout and design -Internationally distributed Catalog layout and production -Photoshoot Director (1) and Assistant (3+) -Product packaging design -Large scale Design -Spatial Layout and Design -Event Volunteer and Assistant Coordinator -File prep for web and print -File organization, archive & Quality Control -Product development and design Standard Rate: $450 per day ($56.25 per hour) Testimonials: Dec 2019 by Elizabeth Ledbetter Marissa has been a reliable and talent production artist for The Creative Group. We have placed…wheher it’s an individual, a company, or a cause, my goal is to help people tell their story. I specialize in visual storytelling and its many facets including: Character Design, Storyboards, Animation, Illustration, Game Graphics & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Development, Information Marketing, Video Production, and Personal Branding. …these are all simply tools to tell your story in your own creative way. Keep it fresh and interesting. :) Projects & Experience GSP: Graphic Artist & Illustrator producing building layouts and schematics for client based on supplied information. [2019] Animation series (untitled): Turning the creator’s vision into something tangible. Translating verbal, written and concept art into animation-ready characters and environments. Creating storyboards > animatic >> animation. [2107] Eden’s Garden (working title): Developed character sketches & concept art based on a rough outline/script about a girl’s dream of one day dancing. [2016 - 2017] “Patches” (working title): A series of short stories, anecdotes & illustrations about a spunky dog. Writer, Illustrator, Project Manager [2015] Dungeon Flip: A game created in 48 hours as part of Global Game Jam 2014. My role on the team included Game Design & Development as well as contributing to the massive art content needed for this tile game. [2014] Video aditing 2 android game (Google Play Store): This game was created in 48 hours as part of Global Game Jam 2013. My role on the team included Art Director (of one other person) and in-game graphics, screen layouts, character design, concept development, and project manager of a team of six. [2013] Pillow Characters: Character Design, product design, and presentation layouts for initial pitch to toy companies and manufacturers. [2012 - 2013] KeeKee’s Big Adventure: full character conception & design, 2d model, facial expression, and movement sheets. Character is planned to be used for children’s books. [2012] Media Artist UMSL; St.Louis, MO Mar 2009 – May 2009 Contracted with UMSL’s Youth Empowerment in Action (YEA!) campaign. My collaborative role included product design, graphic design for print and web, website maintenance, and creative concepting with some r&d, as well as vendor relations. Additionally, I had a Voice Over part for one of their PSAs. Graphics & Production Artist Joyce Meyer Ministries; Fenton, MO Jan 2006 – Jul 2008 -Internationally distributed Magazine layout and design -Internationally distributed Catalog layout and production -Photoshoot Director (1) and Assistant (3+) -Product packaging design -Large scale Design -Spatial Layout and Design -Event Volunteer and Assistant Coordinator -File prep for web and print -File organization, archive & Quality Control -Product development and design Standard Rate: $450 per day ($56.25 per hour) Testimonials: Dec 2019 by Elizabeth Ledbetter Marissa has been a reliable and talent production artist for The Creative Group. We have placedWWWW…