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Derek Weselake | Art of WEZ
Derek Weselake | Art of WEZ
Sr Concept Artist - Open for work
Vancouver, Canada

Summary

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Derek Weselake aka WEZ, is a Spectrum published Canadian concept artist and Illustrator that specializes in both realistic and stylized design solutions that appeal to both western and eastern markets. He primary deals with IP development, environment design, character design, and illustration for the video game, film, and animation industries. Derek grew up being trained in traditional mediums, and now primarily uses a blend of 3D and 2D drawing tools to come up with design solutions for the next generation of entertainment.

Derek has been published in several artbooks including spectrum best in contemporary fantastic art, had his work featured as the key visuals on a global Discovery Channel event, aided in the visual development of Emmy award winning projects such as Lost in Oz, and has worked on several multi-billion dollar franchises including Gears of War, League of Legends, and Currently MegaMan.

If you would like to work with Derek or having any questions please feel free to send him an email at artofwez@gmail.com

Skills

Art DirectionConcept ArtEnvironment DesignIllustration3D ModelingCharacter DesignArchitectural Designcyberpunk

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
Blender
Blender
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
SketchUp
SketchUp
Keyshot
Keyshot
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Productions

    • Video Game
      Sequel in a megahit franchise
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Senior Concept Artist, Environment lead
    • Company
      CAPCOM
    • Video Game
      Unannounced spiritual successor to a beloved classic
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Senior Concept Artist, Lead Character Designer
    • Company
      CAPCOM
    • TV Production
      MegaMan
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Concept Artist and Designer
    • Company
      Capcom Japan, DHX Studios, and Dentsu
    • Video Game
      Gears 5
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Concept Artist
    • Company
      Microsoft/Coalition
    • TV Production
      Lost in Oz
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Concept Artist
    • Company
      Flaunt Productions, Axis Animation, Polygon Pictures Tokyo
    • Video Game
      Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
    • Year
      2015
    • Role
      Concept Artist, Costume Designer
    • Company
      Team Ninja

Experience

  • Concept Artist at CAPCOM
    Vancouver, Canada
    December 2017 - Present

    Concept artist on AAA games.

  • Concept artist and Designer at Capcom, DHX Studios, and Dentsu
    Vancouver and Osaka, Japan
    July 2017 - February 2018

    Working at DHX Studios and closely with our partners at Capcom and Dentsu on bringing MegaMan to a new generation.

  • Contract Concept Artist at Microsoft/Coalition
    Vancouver, Canada
    December 2016 - April 2017

    Concept Artist for pre-production and some production of AAA Microsoft Fantasy/sci-fi games