Joshua Rivaldo
Joshua Rivaldo
Concept Artist & Illustrator
Brooklyn, United States

Summary

Joshua Rivaldo is an illustrator and concept artist based in Brooklyn, NY, with a BFA in Illustration and Visual Development from Ringling College of Art and Design. With a diverse background in creative design, Joshua has contributed to themed entertainment projects at CAMP and developed digital murals for Walmart through NOWArt. Passionate about transforming ideas into visually engaging narratives, he thrives in both independent and collaborative settings, continuously pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.

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Skills

Environment DesignConcept ArtIllustrationCharacter DesignDigital PaintingProp DesignVisual DevelopmentTraditional ArtPortraiture

Software proficiency

Procreate
Procreate
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
ZBrush
ZBrush
heavy painter
heavy painter

Experience

  • Freelance Illustrator at NOW Art Foundation
    Remote, US
    April 2024 - Present

    • Create a digital mural illustrations for Walmart to be displayed in stores while also accommodating guidelines, instructions and specs

    • Illustrate a complex, digital painting that features elements related to the state that the store is located in within a week deadline

    • Communicate with agents as necessary and complete requested revisions in a quick turnaround

  • Mentor and Studio Owner at Rivaldo Studios
    Scranton, PA, US
    May 2020 - Present

    • Mentor young, aspiring illustrators weekly at Rivaldo Studios by preparing assignments that teach illustration, storytelling, traditional and

    digital mediums.

    • Orchestrate after-school art programs of 30+ students at the Abington Heights High School to discuss creative career options, provide college

    guidance, and teach illustration/fine art fundamentals

    • Freelance for local businesses in Scranton, PA to rebrand, design, and illustrate logos, social posts, local advertisements, portraits and murals

  • Concept Artist and Illustrator at CAMP Stores
    Remote , US
    February 2023 - March 2024

    • Deliver time-sensitive, detailed concept drawings of immersive experiences like Trolls, Bluey, Doodles, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid to

    provide a reference for directors, architects, and fabricators when building physical experiences

    • Develop unique, experience design concept illustrations in a quick turnaround for pitches to licensing partners like Disney and Dreamworks

    • Execute digital illustrations and icons for CAMP marketing on the website and social media platforms to promote various experiences

    • Collaborate daily with a variety of designers, artists, and architects to design, revise, produce an unforgettable immersive experience