Mile Mićić
Malaga,MA
Summary
A creative artist with an engineer's mind, specializing in 2D illustration, character design, and Unity game development.
Outside client work, he creates Bosana, a Balkan-inspired fantasy universe spanning webcomic, game, and artbook.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Unity Artist
Self-Employed
Málaga
12.2015 - Current
- Created 2D artwork for various 2D games, including characters, backgrounds and user interfaces.
- Provided technical support for other members of the art team when needed.
- Composed rendered images using After Effects
- Developed detailed concept drawings from client briefs and feedback.
- Produced storyboards, character designs and promotional artwork for video game titles.
- Implemented motion graphics techniques to animate characters and objects within games or videos.
- Integrated existing 2D assets into new projects while maintaining the original style guidelines.
- Attended regular meetings with producers and directors to discuss progress on current projects.
- Used existing character animation to develop new stories for many projects.
- Utilized version control systems such as Git to manage source code changes.
- Developed C# scripts to create game logic and mechanics in Unity.
Technical Lead
Outer Zone Studios
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Incorporated physics systems into levels so that objects would interact realistically when interacted with by players or NPCs.
- Built out entire worlds from scratch by combining both 2D and 3D elements together seamlessly.
- Developed concept art for various game elements such as characters, props, and backgrounds.
- Tested games regularly throughout development cycle in order to identify bugs or areas where improvements could be made.
- Designed textures for in-game objects using Adobe Photoshop.
- Integrated character rigs into the game engine so they could move realistically when interacting with objects or other players online.
- Developed and implemented coding standards for Unity programming team.
- Utilized version control systems such as Git for managing source code repositories.
Character Designer
Scopely
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained consistency across all aspects of the character's design throughout production cycles.
- Attended meetings with producers, directors, writers, and other stakeholders involved in a project.
- Developed original character designs and illustrations for video game projects.
2D Game Artist
Savage Media
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Organized multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Developed color palettes and textures to ensure consistency between the concept art and final product.
- Researched historical references, architecture, fashion trends, cultures to inform design decisions.
- Drafted detailed sketches of characters, objects, and backgrounds based on initial concepts.
- Created 3D models from 2D sketches using Blender software.
- Built conceptual worlds by designing cities, landscapes and interiors from scratch using Photoshop toolsets.
- Translated script into visual storyboards that capture key moments in a narrative sequence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Banjaluka
Banja Luka05-2015
Skills
- Photoshop
- Blender
- Unity
- After Effects
- Version control systems
- 2D Animation Systems
- Character Design
- Digital illustration
- Team Lead
Languages
Serbian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Creator and author of Bosana, a Balkan-inspired fantasy universe (webcomic, game, artbook)
Timeline
Technical Lead
Outer Zone Studios
12.2020 - 11.2023
Character Designer
Scopely
09.2020 - 12.2020
2D Game Artist
Savage Media
06.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Unity Artist
Self-Employed
12.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Banjaluka