Summary
Hi! I’m Ben Simonsen, a passionate Visual Artist, Designer, Art Director, & all-around Creative. I’ve been developing artwork for well over twenty years. I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with extremely talented people in the development of Video Games, TV Ads, Toys, Advertising Campaigns, UI/UX Experiences, Print & Web, Editorial Publications, Live Events, and Theme Park designs.
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameHogwarts Legacy
- Year2023
- RolePrinciple Concept Artist
- CompanyWarner Bros. Games
- Video GameCars 3: Driven to Win
- Year2017
- RolePrinciple Concept Artist
- CompanyWarner Bros. Games
- Video GameDisney Infinity 3.0 Edition
- Year2015
- RolePrinciple Concept Artist
- CompanyDisney Interactive
- Video GameDisney Infinity 2.0 Edition
- Year2014
- RolePrinciple Concept Artist
- CompanyDisney Interactive
- Video GameDisney Infinity
- Year2013
- RoleSenior Concept Artist
- CompanyDisney Interactive
- Video GameCars 2
- Year2011
- RoleSenior Concept Artist
- CompanyDisney Interactive Studios
- Video GameToy Story 3
- Year2010
- RoleConcept Artist
- CompanyDisney Interactive Studios
Experience
- Lead Concept Artist at Epic GamesSalt Lake City , USSeptember 2024 - Present
I work directly with the Art Director and Producer to help Lead the efforts of the Concept Art Team and External Vendors. This includes Art Direction, Daily Reviews, Process Refinement, Organization, and Task Management. As well as - with time permitting - a bit artwork and design.
- Principle Concept Artist at WB GamesSalt Lake CityAugust 2016 - September 2024
I provide 2D & 3D visual designs and inspirational concepts for Environments, Characters, Props, User Interface, Marketing, and Consumer Products for Warner Bros.
- Principle Concept Artist at Disney InteractiveSalt Lake City, United States of AmericaJuly 2008 - August 2016