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Brian Yam
Brian Yam
Art Direction | Concept Design
Los Angeles, United States

Summary

I'm a creative leader and concept artist with over 20 years of experience in AAA game development. I've had the opportunity to work with studios like Meta, Riot Games, Amazon, Naughty Dog, and Insomniac Games, helping bring game worlds to life and shape the visual direction of major titles. I love collaborating with teams, solving creative challenges, and finding ways to make a project’s vision stronger.

Skills

Concept ArtConcept DesignEnvironment DesignCharacter DesignProp Design

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop

Productions

    • Video Game
      Lost Planet 3
    • Year
      2013
    • Role
      Lead Concept Artist
    • Company
      Spark Unlimited
    • Video Game
      Valorant
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Senior Concept Artist, Lead Concept Artist, Art Lead
    • Company
      Riot Games
    • Movie
      Mars Needs Mums
    • Year
      2011
    • Role
      Visual Development Artist
    • Company
      Imagemovers Digital
    • Video Game
      Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
    • Year
      2007
    • Role
      Concept artist
    • Company
      Insomniac Games
    • Video Game
      Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal
    • Year
      2012
    • Role
      Concept artist
    • Company
      Insomniac Games
    • Movie
      Gatchaman
    • Year
      2010
    • Role
      Visual Development Artist
    • Company
      Imagi Animation Studios
    • Video Game
      Star Citizen
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Freelance concept artist
    • Company
      Cloud Imperium, Void Alpha
    • Video Game
      Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
    • Year
      2009
    • Role
      Concept artist
    • Company
      Naughty Dog

Experience

  • Concept artist at Freelance
    South Pasadena, US
    November 2024 - Present

  • Lead Artist on Valorant Maps Team (Concept) at Riot Games
    Los Angeles
    April 2019 - September 2024

  • Senior Concept Artist at Riot Games
    Los Angeles
    April 2019 - September 2024

  • Visual Development Director at Section Studios
    Los Angeles, United States of America
    September 2017 - April 2019

  • Lead Concept Artist at Capcom / Spark Unlimited
    Sherman Oaks, CA, United States of America
    August 2010 - April 2013

  • Senior Concept Artist at Amazon Game Studios
    Irvine, United States of America
    July 2013 - August 2018

  • Visual Development Artist at Imagemovers Digital
    Novato, United States of America
    January 2010 - September 2010

  • Concept Artist at Naughty Dog
    Santa Monica, United States of America
    April 2009 - January 2010

  • Visual Development Artist at Imagi Animation Studios
    Sherman Oaks, United States of America
    September 2008 - March 2009

  • Senior Concept Artist at Insomniac Games
    Burbank, United States of America
    February 2002 - August 2008