MARKUS WALKER

CREATIVE DIRECTOR + MOTION DESIGNER + CONCEPT DESIGNER

Markus Walker is a multi-dimensional artist, 3D generalist, motion designer and world-builder with over 15 years experience in art direction, graphic design, environment design, concept development, creative direction, 3D and motion design. He has worked with several brands including Xbox, Microsoft, Disney, ESPN and UFC across several industries including gaming, TV and film, broadcast, fashion, live events, professional sports, entertainment, music and consumer products. He is currently working remotely from the greater Los Angeles area and is looking to collaborate and bring his unique vision and style to every project.

EXPERIENCE

MARKUS THE ARTIST

FREELANCE CREATIVE • 2008-PRESENT
CLIENTS: DISNEY, ESPN, STURDY, FUSETV, PUFFCO, STIIIZY, GRAND PARK

 

AYZENBERG

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR • 2017-2023
CLIENTS: MICROSOFT, XBOX, BETHESDA, UBISOFT, BANDAI NAMCO

 

ART MACHINE

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, BRAND DIVISION • 2016-2017
CLIENTS: LA RAMS, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, NETFLIX, FIAT/CHRYSLER

 

AEG

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER • 2013 – 2016
CLIENTS: STAPLES CENTER, LA LAKERS, LA KINGS, COACHELLA

 

ADVANSTAR/UBM

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER + PHOTOGRAPHER • 2010 – 2013

 

DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS

PRODUCTION DESIGNER • 2008–2009

 

WARNER MUSIC GROUP

MARKETING ASSISTANT + GRAPHIC DESIGNER • 2006 – 2008

SKILLS

CREATIVE DIRECTION
ART DIRECTION
MOTION DESIGN + VFX
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
VIDEOGRAPHY + EDITING
PHOTOGRAPHY + EDITING
TRAILERS
GAME CAPTURE
ILLUSTRATION
KEY ART
STORYBOARDING
CONCEPT DESIGN
CG MODELING + SCULPTING
ANIMATION
PRODUCT VISUALIZATION

 

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
UNREAL ENGINE
BLENDER
CINEMA4D
MAYA
ZBRUSH
3DCOAT
MARVELOUS DESIGNER
HOUDINI
EMBERGEN
WORLDCREATOR
REDSHIFT
OCTANE
ARNOLD
SUBSTANCE PAINTER
SUBSTANCE DESIGNER
MIDJOURNEY
ADOBE FIREFLY

UC IRVINE • 2006
B.A. Political Science
B.A. Sociology
Digital Arts

GNOMON SCHOOL • 2019-2022
Character Design • 2022
Zbrush • 2020
Unreal Engine • 2019

VIDEO SYMPHONY • 2010
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects

RESUME