Polina Hristova

Summary

  • Designed various buildings, vehicles, and background characters for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
  • Designed a multiplayer level for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
  • Projected orthographic plans into 2 point perspective.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work in a professional and timely manner.
  • Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly.

Work Experience

LUCASFILM ANIMATION – NICASIO, CA
2010
Concept Artist
Designed various environments, props, and characters for Clone Wars.
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT – SAN DIEGO, CA
2010
Freelance Concept Artist
Created model sheets for unnanounced game.
THINKWELL – BURBANK, CA
2010
Artist
Sketched concepts for various traveling shows and theme parks, and designed presentation layouts.
CONCEPT 2 CREATION – ARCADIA, CA
2009
Freelance Illustrator and Sketch Up Artist
Projected plans using Google Sketch Up and colored illustrations for various themed attractions.
FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES - ROSEVILLE, MN
2009
Freelance Illustrator
Created character illustrations for Ruin War’s 2009 expansion pack.
SPARK UNLIMITED - SHERMAN OAKS, CA
2009
Freelance Character Concept Artist for Unannounced Game
Designed characters for concept pitch.
NAUGHTY DOG - SANTA MONICA, CA
2008
Concept Artist for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Created environment and character concept sketches and paintings, turn arounds, and style guides.
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN - PASADENA, CA
2006 - 2009
Teacher’s Assistant and Workshop Instructor
GREEN STITCH – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2007
Freelance Illustrator
Created various T-shirt designs for retail.
JBA ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION - PASADENA, CA
2003 - 2006
Architectural Presentation
Illustrated various architectural plans, created color keys for various residential and commercial buildings, and managed various Centex Home projects.

Education

ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN - PASADENA, CA
2006 - 2009
Entertainment Design Major - B.S. - With honors
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE - PASADENA, CA
2003 - 2006
General Education

Skills

DIGITAL
Proficient in: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Basic HTML Coding
Working Knowledge of: Maya 8.0, ZBrush 3.1, Google Sketchup, and Corel Painter
TRADITIONAL
Life Drawing, Turn-arounds (Orthos), Painting, and Sketching.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Bulgarian and English. Knows elementary Japanese

Awards + Shows

ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN
2006, 2008, 2009
Deans List
2007
Williamson Gallery: “In the Demisphere” Oct 12 - Dec 21
2006 – 2009
Entrance Scholarship
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
2004 - 2005
Dean’s List

Thank You For Viewing

poli@zemya.com | phristova@gmail.com