About
Mitch Lucas is a concept artist based in Tokyo, Japan. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, he has over 6 years of experience in 2D digital art across video game and animation industries.
After moving to Japan, Mitch has worked with a variety of studios, including Netflix, Wabisabi Games and Tencent. Passionate about both concept art and comics, he also releases a webcomic called Project Divider with his brother.
He most recently worked with Phoenix Labs, a AAA studio, on various lead character designs, weapon and armour concept art. He was also the Lead Character Designer for the video game Rakugaki (RKGK), which released in 2024.
Skills
2D digital art
Character design
Costume design
Clip Studio Paint
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Experience
Concept Artist, 2022-2024
Phoenix Labs, Inc.
Contributed to the visual development of 2 unannounced video game titles with a team of 50-100 freelance and full-time members
Worked closely with the Art Director to design and finalize over 150 concept artworks and finished designs
Created detailed character turnarounds with various viewpoint designs, as well as produced storyboards for in-game and promotional art
Illustrated armour, wardrobe and miscellaneous attachment sets matching with fantasy themes for character costume design
Character Designer, 2020-2021, 2023
Wabisabi Design, Inc.
Collaborated with an international studio of over 30 members for “Rakugaki (RKGK)”, a video game released on Steam
Illustrated the preliminary and final designs of the protagonist character “Valah”, including costumes and action poses
Engaged in visual development of other character designs, enemy designs and weapon designs, as well as detailed storyboards for in-game animations
Concept Artist, 2021
Netflix, Inc.
Created a variety of 2D concept art for an unannounced project
Character Designer, 2018-2020
Various Clients
Designed characters and promotional key art for various independent game studios, apparel companies, and individual clients