Brandon Pike

Brandon Pike has a diverse work experience in the field of art and design. Brandon started their career in 2011 at 6waves Lolapps as a 2D Artist where they collaborated with product managers, game designers, and UI artists on various projects. In 2012, they joined Zynga as a Concept Artist, eventually becoming a Principal Concept Artist where they worked on projects like Farmville, Mafia Wars, and Castleville, contributing to the overall visual direction and asset design.

In 2016, Brandon worked as a Contract 2D Artist at Flaunt Productions and as a Background Artist at Ariel Goldberg. From 2016-2018, they served as the Lead Concept Artist at FunPlus, specializing in character, environment, and marketing design for the mobile game "Blast Squad." During this time, they collaborated with art directors and a multidisciplinary team to develop the overall style and direction of the game.

In 2018, Brandon started their own venture, Brandon Pike Art, where they worked as a Concept Artist under contract. Simultaneously, in 2019, they joined Oddbot, Inc. as a Background Artist. Also in 2019, they joined Jam City as a Senior Concept Artist, then transitioned to the role of Principal Concept Artist in 2020 until 2022. In both roles, they contributed to concept art for various projects.

Lastly, Brandon has been an Instructor at the Academy of Art University since 2017, sharing their knowledge and expertise with students. Currently, they are working at Mindshow as an Art Director, starting in 2022.

Brandon Pike attended the Academy of Art University from 2006 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and Visual Development.