Overview

Jax Jocson is an Art Director and Lead Concept Artist with over 15 years of expertise in AAA game development, IP creation, and visual storytelling across games, film, VR/AR, and television. She is recognized for creating and managing visual assets for top-tier clients like Apple, Fortnite, Wizards of the Coast, and Hi-Rez Studios. Jax is skilled in leading cross-functional teams to develop cohesive art styles, fostering collaboration across departments, and spearheading R&D initiatives for innovative, scalable IPs. She brings a proven record of strategic oversight and creative solutions to drive impactful, high-quality outcomes in the gaming industry.

Education

University of Southern California, Master of Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Arts
University of Houston, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography/Digital Media

Work Experience

Art Director, Chimera Studios
Art Director, Cold Iron Studios
Associate Art Director, Blind Squirrel Games
Senior Concept Artist, Hi-Rez Studios
Senior Concept Artist, Super Evil Megacorp
Instructor, Academy of Art University
Demo Artist, Wacom
Art Director/Lead Artist, Lucid Sight
Designer, Psyop

Credits

State of Decay 3 (Video Game) (Associate Art Director)
Amazon’s New World (Video Game) (Associate Art Director)
Smite (Video Game) (Senior Concept Artist)
Realm Royale (Video Game) (Senior Concept Artist)
Vainglory (Video Game) (Senior Concept Artist)