Tom Ebner

Art Director at Squid Games

Tom Ebner has a diverse background in the gaming and animation industry. Tom most recently worked as an Art Director at Squid Games, starting in 2022. Prior to that, they held various positions at Jam City, including Lead Artist for the mobile game "Project Eden" and Art Director for the game "Genies and Gems" from 2014 to 2022. Before Jam City, Tom worked as a Freelance Illustrator at Axis Animation and Section Studios in 2016. Tom also worked as a Concept Artist at Kung Fu Factory and Lead Artist at Collision Studios in 2014. Tom's earlier experience includes roles as an Illustrator, Animator, and Concept Designer at Nickelodeon and FOX Mobile from 2007 to 2014. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated their expertise in art direction, visual development, concept art, and illustration, while also mentoring and managing teams.

Tom Ebner started their education in 2000 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. However, it is not known whether they completed a degree or pursued a specific field of study during their time there. From 2001 to 2004, they attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where they obtained a bachelor's degree in Animation/Illustration. After a gap of several years, in 2009 and 2010, Tom enrolled at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. It is not specified if they earned a degree there, but they focused on Digital Painting and 3D Maya during their time at the school.

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  • Art Director

    May, 2022 - present