QUINN CARVALHO
CONCEPT ARTIST | ART DIRECTOR | KEY ARTIST
Website: thegreatblacklake.ca
Email: quinncarvalho@yahoo.ca | Phone: (647) 531-6446 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Vision driven director & supervisor with a distinguished multidisciplinary career in visual 
storytelling, experiential environments, and entertainment Art Department for blockbuster 
productions and commercial use. Merging fine art, Practical Effects & production design, CGI, 
emerging technologies, and bold avant-garde aesthetics, I craft immersive worlds, compelling 
characters, & stories that captivate audiences for contemporary visual culture.
My expertise spans pre-production concept development, 3D visualization, material innovation, and 
striking polished artwork for presentation and desirable IP—delivering high-impact narrative 
visuals for premier clientele and studios alike.

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CORE EXPERTISE

Art Direction & Visual Development (Concept Art, CGI), Creatures, Characters, Environments, 
Production design, High-End Environment & Set Design (Film, Events, Branded Spaces); Material & 
Asset Curation, Project Creative & Brand Storytelling, visual identity, Visual Branding Media, 
Graphic Design; Luxury Retail& Commercial Design, Avant-garde concepts for boutiques, flagships, 
experiential spaces, Film, TV, Games. Project & team management.

 

 

SELECT EXPERIENCE

Herne Hill Media | Concept Artist / Environment Artist (2023 – 2025): Created Original Concept art, 
Created exterior and interior environments for shot-sculpting. Created compelling editorial and 
environment designs for upcoming high-profile entertainment projects.

MPC / MR. X Toronto | Key Artist (2021 – 2023): Led high-profile digital environment creation for 
hit streaming and blockbuster Oscar-winning productions. Specialized in high-fidelity modelling, 
texturing, sculpting, asset & environment design, curation, & production.
 

Production Canada | Concept Artist & Designer (Luxury Retail & Experiential) (Freelance): Designed 
bespoke visual concepts for high-end experiential spaces, brand activations, and major commercial 
film launches. Created immersive environments blending digital craftsmanship with real-world 
luxury.

Doppleganger Effects | Special FX & Material Artist (Film/TV): Crafted lifelike costumes, special 
effects makeup, bodies, and physical materials. Collaborated on high-end, tactile set pieces for 
experiential projects, film, and TV.

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

 

George Brown College – Advanced Diploma for Game Art & Development.

CMU College of Makeup Art & Design – Advanced Diploma for Complete Makeup Artistry (Creature & 
Character Design, Period Makeup & Hairstyling).

Centennial College – Post-Secondary Certificate for Graphic Design.

Western Technical Commercial School – Specialized High Skills Major in Graphic Design & Art Media.

 

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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

 

Design & Visualization: Photoshop CC, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe CC.

3D Build & Lookdev: 3Ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Suite, Houdini Redshift, Unreal Engine 5, 
SpeedTree, Marvelous Designer.

AI Studio Tools: OpenArt AI Studio, Kling AI, Midjourney, DreamStudio, Magnific AI, Viscom AI 
Studio.

 

 

SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS
 

Visual Effects Society Recipient:

    -Outstanding Created Environment: (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, 2022).
 

George Brown College Graduate Award:
    -Best Graduating Portfolio (2021).
    -Best Modeling Artist (2021).

 

 

STUDIO ALIGNMENT & CAREER FOCUS

Seeking impactful positions and leadership roles in Luxury Design, Experiential Artwork, High-End 
Entertainment, Production Design, Film, and Game Industries—partnering with Directors, Film-makers, 
Franchises, & other passionate professionals to create world-class visual experiences.