

Nemo Filipovic
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Summary
Nemo Filipovic is a Toronto-based Serbian/Canadian Concept Artist, Art Director, Illustrator, and 3D Sculptor with 11 years of professional experience. He has worked for world-class studios such as Nickelodeon and Prodigy Games, as well as local Toronto studios like Yowza and Nerdstudy. An entrepreneur at heart, Nemo has toured with Wizard World across the United States, selling his art at countless conventions over the years, including notable events like Anime North and Fan Expo in Toronto.
Deeply experienced in both studio work (remote and in-studio) and freelance projects, Nemo excels as an artist and art director, collaborating with individual clients on unique, visionary projects.
Proficient across a range of techniques, he masters industry-standard software like Adobe Suite, Clip Studio, and Rebelle; traditional media like painting, watercolors, chalks, ink, and pencils; and top 3D software like Blender, ZBrush, Substance, and 3D Coat.
Skills
Art Directing
Team Leading
Project Planning
Resource Management
2D Animation
Illustration
Concept Art
Cover Illustration
Character Design
Human Anatomy
Animal Anatomy
Visual Effects For Games
Level Design
Storyboarding
Creature Design
Comic Art
Drawing and Sketching
Compositing
Video Editing
3D Modeling
Retopology
UV Mapping
3D Light Design
3D Rendering
Motion Graphics
Story and Dialogue Writing
Voice Acting
Software Expertise and Proficiency
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
Substance Painter
Premiere
Affinity Designer
Affinity Publisher​
Affinity Photo
Clip Studio
Procreate

Tiled
Github Desktop
Spine
Marvelous Designer
Zbrush
Blender
Daz Studio
3D Coat
Experience
Senior Art Manager and Interim Director-- Prodigy Games
Oct 2017 -- Present
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Successfully led multiple creative teams to deliver five consecutive financially successful features.
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Managed and coached a team of talented artists, fostering growth through trust, constructive feedback, and skill development.
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Still Hold the in-house artist record of 14 Game Assets completed in a single week.
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Delivered impactful and motivating presentations, video tutorials, and in-person training sessions, while consistently pitching ideas to executive teams as a persistent advocate for growth and innovation. I speak with verve and seek to motivate.
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I always heavily contributed to art production in addition to my director responsibilities, setting high-quality standards and leading by example to elevate team performance. I believe in leading from the front with expertise and continuous improvement.
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Spearheaded a transformative visual overhaul, transitioning our game from pixel art to a high-quality vector and painted style. Designed innovative methods, tools, and workflows to ensure the overhaul's success.
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Identified and implemented technical solutions to overcome memory constraints and hardware limitations, enabling high-quality visuals and effects on low-spec devices.
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Championed game modernization with "game juice" upgrades, including particle effects, animated UI, screen shakes, and dynamic screen effects, earning strong team support.
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Developed and maintained Miro boards and Figma files to streamline asset tracking, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, and enhance efficiency in marketing, design, and art initiatives.
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Innovated the art pipeline by streamlining the review process, optimizing asset management, and organizing a comprehensive 3,000+ image library.
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Proactively contributed to team success by balancing leadership, technical problem-solving, and artistic excellence, consistently driving projects to achieve exceptional results.
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According to Jira records, art production increased by an average of two days per project during my time as Interim Art Director.
Lead 2D and 3D Production Artist-- Nerdstudy
Feb 2016 -- Oct 2017
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Directed artistic production, character design, and motion-graphics-style video summaries for Shakespeare plays, including Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet, and Romeo & Juliet.
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Leveraged cinematography and storytelling expertise to create storyboards, poses, props, and backgrounds, painting all backgrounds for Othello and several for Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet.
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Delivered 120 completed poses per week—double the contractual requirement—significantly accelerating project timelines and exceeding expectations.
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Managed After Effects compositing for all Shakespeare videos, recognized for performing "the work of three people" with exceptional skill and efficiency.
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Enhanced production quality and streamlined workflows through continuous innovation and a commitment to excellence.
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Championed collaborative processes, ensuring cohesive visuals and narrative integrity across all projects.
June 2015 -- Present
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Over 10 years of experience creating, printing, and selling art at major tradeshows across North America, including WizardWorld and Comicon in multiple cities, under my company name, ArtMercs.
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I led a team of three artists, mentoring them in illustration, marketing, and sales while touring together to deliver high-quality artwork and exceptional event experiences.
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Personally managed social media, client lists, and order fulfillment with precision, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
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Developed iconic posters that regularly generated over $4,000 in profit per event, with standout success at Toronto FanExpo.
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Expert in print production, delivering high-quality lithograph posters in graphic, stylized, and realistic styles.
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Additional work includes book illustrations, concept art, and character design for a variety of clients.
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Exceptional eye for detail with mastery in retouching, composition, design, lighting, and color principles.
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Fostered team collaboration to ensure consistent quality and a shared vision, enhancing the reputation and success of ArtMercs.



