Tom Zhao

Tom Zhao has worked in the creative industry since 2010. In that time, they have held a variety of roles, including Undergrad Associate in Character Art at Disney Consumer Products, Concept Artist at Blur Studio, Narrative Designer & Concept Artist at thatgamecompany, Worldbuilding Artist at Riot Games, Founder/Director at Tom Zhao Creative Inc., and Lead Concept Artist at Big Time Studios. In addition to their professional roles, Tom has also served as an Instructor for the Concept Design Academy, teaching Intro to Environment Design classes from 2015 to 2018.

Tom Zhao attended the University of Virginia from 2005 to 2007, studying Pre-Med. Tom then attended the Concept Design Academy before completing a BS in Entertainment Design at ArtCenter College of Design between 2007 and 2011.