Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson
Illustrator | Art Director | Creative Director
California, United States

About

Ben is a twenty-five year veteran of the game industry both tabletop and digital, whose roles have included college professor, illustrator, concept artist, art director and creative director.

An admitted art and design nerd at heart, his creative expression extends beyond that of 2D art (both digital and traditional media) and includes dabbling in graphic design and photography as well. He loves nothing more than applying all of this in a team setting and working with others to build worlds and chase down ideas...

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Skills

Art DirectionConcept ArtIllustrationTeaching

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
Oil Paint
Oil Paint
Pencil
Pencil

Experience

  • Co-Founder and Art Director at Moonshot Games
    Irvine
    November 2019 - January 2025

  • Creative Director / Art Director at Blizzard Entertainment
    Irvine, United States of America
    June 2009 - November 2019

  • Art Director at Upper Deck Entertainment
    Carlsbad, United States of America
    March 2007 - May 2009

  • Assistant Art Director / Concept Artist at Sigil Games Online
    Carlsbad, United States of America
    June 2004 - March 2007

  • Freelance Artist at Wizards of the Coast
    January 1999 - June 2009

  • Associate Professor at California State University Long Beach
    Long Beach, United States of America
    August 1999 - June 2004

  • Associate Professor at Mt. San Antonio Community College
    Walnut, United States of America
    August 1999 - June 2004

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