Zach Fischer
Zach Fischer
Concept Artist - Illustrator - UI Artist
Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Summary

- Graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art (2008) with a BFA in Technology Integrated Media Environment (T.I.M.E) with an emphasis on game design and concept art.

Notable contract work:
- 2025 -- "The Divine Order" - Card game - Illustrator / layout artist
- 2025 -- "Last Epoch" - Video game by Eleventh Hour Games - UI artist
- 2024 -- "Heroforge" - Custom miniature figure maker by Sky Castle Studios - 2D concept artist / prop artist
- 2023 -- "Fellowship" - Video game by Chief Rebel - UI artist / illustrator
- 2022 -- "WARMACHINE" - Tabletop game by Privateer Press - 2D concept artist
- 2015 - 2020 -- "Heroes of the Storm" - Video game by Blizzard Entertainment - 2D illustrator / 2D concept artist
- 2019 -- "Warcraft III: Reforged" - Video game by Blizzard Entertainment - Illustrator / UI artist
- 2016 -- "Hearthstone" - Video game by Blizzard Entertainment - Illustrator / concept artist
- 2014 - 2016 -- "World of Warcraft (licensed) product line" - Apparel design by Wild Bangarang in conjunction with Blizzard Entertainment - Lead artist / designer
- 2009 - 2011 -- "Ironbound" - Video game by Red Lantern Games (unreleased) - Art director / principal artist

Notable non-commercial projects:
- 2014 - present -- Cosplay and costume designer
- 2018 -- "Project Ebon Blade" - Cosplay mega-collaboration - Creator / principal artist / illustrator
- 2011 - 2014 -- Collaborations with Helioscope Comic Studio (formerly Periscope Studio) in conjunction with Marvel, DC, Darkhorse, Image, and independent projects - Backgrounds / inking / coloring
- 2010 -- Internship with Helioscope Comic Studio (formerly Periscope Studio) - Production tasks / social media / administrative tasks

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Skills

Concept ArtDigital PaintingIllustrationCharacter DesignTraditional ArtWeapon DesignUI

Software proficiency

CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
After Effects
After Effects
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
SketchBook Pro
SketchBook Pro
Nomad Sculpt
Nomad Sculpt
ZBrush
ZBrush
Procreate
Procreate
Figma
Figma

Productions

    • Board & Card Games
      The Divine Origins
    • Year
      2025
    • Role
      Illustrator / layout artist
    • Company
      The Divine Origins
    • Video Game
      Last Epoch - Tombs of the Erased
    • Year
      2025
    • Role
      UI artist (contract)
    • Company
      Eleventh Hour Games
    • Board & Card Games
      Heroforge - Custom Statuettes
    • Year
      2024
    • Role
      Concept artist
    • Company
      Sky Castle Studios LLC
    • Video Game
      Fellowship
    • Year
      2025
    • Role
      UI Artist / llustrator
    • Company
      Chief Rebel
    • Video Game
      Warcraft III: Reforged
    • Year
      2021
    • Role
      2D artist / Illustrator (contract)
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      Heroes of the Storm
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Illustrator (contract)
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Board & Card Games
      Hearthstone
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Illustrator (contract)
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Commercial / Advertisement
      Warcraft Leggings by Wild Bangarang
    • Year
      2015
    • Role
      Digital Painter, Designer
    • Company
      Wild Bangarang for Blizzard Entertainment
    • Commercial / Advertisement
      Anki OVERDRIVE trailer
    • Year
      2013
    • Role
      Story Board Artist (contract)
    • Company
      Cinco Design
    • Video Game
      Ironbound
    • Year
      2010
    • Role
      Art Director, Concept Artist, Lead artist
    • Company
      Red Lantern Game Studio

Experience

  • UI Artist at Eleventh Hour Games
    February 2025 - April 2025

    Short term contract with Eleventh Hour Games creating 2D UI assets for "Last Epoch - Tombs of the Erased" video game content patch.

  • Concept Artist at Sky Castle Studios LLC
    Santa Monica, CA., US
    February 2024 - April 2024

    Contract with Sky Castle Studios LLC on "Heroforge" miniature statuette makers.

  • UI Artist at Chief Rebel
    Stockholm, SE
    January 2023 - May 2023

    Contract with Chief Rebel as a UI artist/Illustrator for "Fellowship" video game.

  • Concept Artist at Privateer Press
    November 2021 - March 2022

    Contract with Privateer Press on "WARMACHINE" tabletop game.

  • 2D Illustrator at Blizzard Entertainment
    Irvine, United States of America
    June 2015 - January 2021

    Contracted with Blizzard as an Illustrator on several franchises including Heroes of the Storm, Warcraft III: Reforged, and Hearthstone.