Laurent Sauvage

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ABOUT LAURENT SAUVAGE

Highly creative and results-driven art director with a passion for crafting visually stunning and engaging experiences.Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, define art styles, and manage outsourcing partnerships.Expertise in developing and monetizing art assets, with a strong focus on character design, environment design, and branding.• Art Direction: Spearhead the visual development of projects, ensuring a cohesive and compelling aesthetic across all platforms. Guide and inspire teams to deliver exceptional artwork that aligns with project goals and brand guidelines.• Monetization Assets: Create high-quality, marketable art assets, including characters, vehicles, weapons, and environments. • Character Design: Develop memorable and iconic characters that resonate with audiences. From initial concept sketches to final production models, I bring characters to life with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of storytelling.• Environment Design: Craft immersive and believable game worlds, with a focus on creating memorable biomes, vistas, and points of interest. Ensure environments are readable and navigable, enhancing the player experience.• Branding & Art Style: Define and establish distinct art styles that capture the essence of a project. Develop art direction pillars, rules, and a visual grammar that guide the team and ensure consistency.• Outsourcing Management: Effectively manage external art vendors, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Build strong relationships with partners, providing clear direction and feedback.Additional Skills• Concept Art• Mood Board Creation• Trend & Fashion Research• Visual Communication• Team Leadership & MentorshipI\'m always looking for new opportunities to collaborate and create. Feel free to reach out to discuss your project or just to connect!