Kyle Labriola
kylelabriola@gmail.com
theartofkylelabriola.com
Education
BFA Animation, California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA
2017
Illustration, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
2013
Skills
2D Animation - Illustration - Design
Adobe Software (Photoshop, Flash/Animate, Premiere, AfterEffects)
TV Paint Animation
Avid Pro Tools
Microsoft Office
Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Game Development
Jackbox Party Pack 7 (August 2020-September 2020) for Jackbox Games
Digital Artist
-Illustration of character and prop assets for use in “Devil and the Details”
-Communicated with Art Leads and expanded upon rough ideas and prompts provided
Jackbox Party Pack 6 (July 2019-August 2019) for Jackbox Games
2D Animator, Digital Artist
-Frame-by-frame animation for dictionary character in “Dictionarium”
-Frame-by-frame animation for logo, various UI and background elements in “Role Models”
-Communicated with Art Leads and expanded upon rough ideas and keyframes provided
Jackbox Party Pack 5 (June 2018-August 2018) for Jackbox Games
2D Animator, Digital Artist
-Frame-by-frame animation for playable characters and enemies in “Zeeple Dome” using Adobe Animate
-Contributed Clean-Up Animation to “Split The Room” and illustrations to “Mad Verse City”
-Communicated with Art Leads and expanded upon rough ideas and keyframes provided
Rhythm Doctor (2017-Ongoing) for 7th Beat Games
Writer, PR/Marketing, Community Manager, Promotional Artist
-2D rhythm game for Steam (PC/Mac)
-Wrote game’s script and co-wrote game’s story
-Managed social media, administrated community Discord server, and ran team newsletter
-Illustrated various promotional artworks for use in Discord server and on social media
-Showcased game at conventions and expos such as IndieCade East in NYC and PAX East in Boston
A Dance of Fire and Ice (2018-Ongoing) for 7th Beat Games
Artist, Animator, Community Manager, Promotional Artist
-2D rhythm game for Steam (PC/Mac), iOS, and Android platforms
-Animation, art direction, UI design, and background painting
Haymakers (2016-Ongoing) for Team Haymakers
2D Character Animator
-Sidescrolling platformer game for PC/Mac
-Frame-by-frame animation for game protagonist, enemies, and non-playable characters
Animation / Illustration / Design
COVID-Detection Dogs: Pitch Animation (2020)
Art Direction and 2D Animation
-Contract animator for short explainer video, pitching the role dogs can play in medical screening
Cheating Death (2017)
Art Direction and Illustration
-Contract illustrator for 100+ cards in board game “Cheating Death”
Carpe College! Seize Your Whole College Experience (2013)
Illustrator and Character Designer
-Designed characters and completed page illustrations for book by Mike Metzler
Additional Work Experience
Child-Care Aide for Elementary School Program, SCOPE Education Services (Sep. 2017-Apr. 2018)
-Draw with, design crafts, and supervise children grades 3rd-5th
Software Tutor, California College of the Arts (2016)
-Taught and assisted students with Adobe Flash, Autodesk Maya, and Adobe Photoshop by appointment through campus Learning Center
Additional Game Projects:
Plover Parent: Art Lead, Character Animator
Sleep Walker: Art Lead, Character Animator
Squeak N’ Seek: Art Lead, Character Animator
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