Jake Mann

Jake Mann has a diverse and extensive work experience in concept art and design. Jake is currently employed as the Principal Concept Artist at BULKHEAD, where they create concept art for a AAA first-person shooter game and collaborates with the art direction team to establish visual direction. Prior to this, Jake worked as a freelance Concept Artist, creating artwork for various projects including films, games, and board games. Jake also managed their work schedule, email correspondence, and personal finance while maintaining communication with clients. Jake's previous experience includes working as a Concept Artist at Ballistic Moon, where they contributed to the creation of an art direction bible for an unannounced AAA game and collaborated with different departments. Jake also worked as a Concept Artist at Bulkhead Interactive, creating concept art for environments, characters, creatures, and props and participating in multidisciplinary meetings. Jake has experience as a Concept Artist at Foster + Partners, where they created sketches, storyboards, paintings, and renders, and received and incorporated feedback from team members and senior architects. Jake has also worked as a freelance Concept Artist for One Pixel Brush, contributing to environment concept art for "The Last Of Us: Part II" and managing their schedule and finances while collaborating with team members remotely. Additionally, Jake worked as a freelance Concept Artist at Fbfx Limited, developing character and costume concept art for internal projects and TV series, and as a Photographer/Graphic Designer at Country & Eastern/SADACC Trust, where they visually communicated design solutions and participated in collaborative meetings and exhibition planning. Overall, Jake's work experience showcases their strong skills in concept art, collaboration, and project management.

Jake Mann began their education in 2010 at Reigate School of Art and Design, where they pursued a Foundation degree in Art and Design. Jake completed this program in 2013. Subsequently, Jake enrolled at Norwich University of the Arts in 2013 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Games Art and Design. Jake successfully completed this program in 2016.