Hello! I'm Jayden Thai! I am a concept artist currently studying at ArtCenter College of Design.
I specialize in concept design for environments with a secondary focus on visual development. Have an idea for a world? Let's make it come to life and design it together!
Feel Free to contact me @Jayden.thai22@gmail.com
Experience
AOA Themepark Concept Design Intern
June 2025 - August 2025
-Designed environmental themes and thematic set dressing for critical guest experience zones (queues, ride pathways, and outdoor spaces) for an unannounced Universal Studios Project and Pophouse Project.
-Modeled 3D conceptual assets and reference geometry in Blender, translating complex blockouts into detailed guides for the final production of key architectural elements and props.
-Developed high-volume visual assets, including storyboards, color keys, and mood paintings, to define the visual narrative and thematic language across multiple land sections.
-Managed concurrent design deliverables for clients consistently integrating client feedback and delivering multiple cycles of design iteration under aggressive production deadlines.
Concept Artist on “The Hanging Stranger”
September 2024 - December 2024
-Designed environments and keyframes, establishing the visual tone for the project.
-Managed and coordinated team workflows, organized meetings to ensure efficient collaboration.
-Edited, animated, and compiled the final film and sound design, contributing to the final animation presentation.
EDUCATION
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California– Bachelor of Science - BS, Entertainment Design
Sep 2022- May 2026
Portfolio Mentorship -Bunker Productions, David Kim
August 2021-August 2022
References available upon request
SKILLS
Visual Development: Narrative-Driven World-Building, Thematic Set Dressing, Color Keys, Mood Paintings, Storyboarding.
Technical Pipeline: 2D Digital Painting & Photobashing, 3D Structural Blockouts, Hard-Surface Modeling, Asset Optimization, Texturing & Baking.
Team Dynamics: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Rapid Design Iteration, Client & Director Feedback Integration, Creative Pitching & Presentations.
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE
Photoshop: Drawing, painting, and photobashing.
Blender: Modeling, texturing, and lighting.
Adobe After Effects: Editing, Basic Animation
Adobe Premiere Pro: Editing, Clipping, Compiling
Substance Painter: Texturing, UV Unwrapping, Baking Mesh
Let's Create Together!
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Thank you!