MARKUS WALKER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + MOTION DESIGNER + CONCEPT DESIGNER
Markus Walker is a multi-dimensional artist, 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
TOOLS
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
EDUCATION
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