Lauren A. Brown
About Lauren A. Brown
Lauren A. Brown is a Digital Art Director with extensive experience in the gaming industry, having held positions at notable companies such as Wizards of the Coast, EA Mobile, and Zynga. She specializes in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling, while also co-hosting a podcast focused on diversity in the art sector.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
Lauren A. Brown serves as the Digital Art Director at Wizards of the Coast, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for providing art direction for lifestyle photography, video capture, and photo editing. She collaborates with various marketing channels from concept to execution, ensuring that visual storytelling is cohesive across campaigns. Her responsibilities also include creating briefs for creative marketing beats, which highlights her ability to integrate art direction with marketing strategies.
Previous Experience in Game Design
Lauren A. Brown has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. She was a Game Designer and Illustrator for the Jerry Lawson Butterfly Game at Google in 2022. Prior to that, she worked at EA Mobile as Lead Artist for The Simpsons: Tapped Out from 2018 to 2020, and as Lead Environment Artist for the same title from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held positions at Zynga as Lead Art Outsource Manager for Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells and as Associate Art Director for Words With Friends 2.
Educational Background in Art and Design
Lauren A. Brown studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration/Animation at Montclair State University from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in various artistic disciplines, which she applies in her professional roles.
Podcast Co-Host and Industry Advocate
In addition to her professional work, Lauren A. Brown co-hosts the Painted in Color Podcast, which focuses on diversity and inclusion within the art industry. This initiative reflects her commitment to advocating for underrepresented voices in the field and promoting a more inclusive environment for artists.
Art Direction and Creative Marketing Skills
Lauren A. Brown possesses strong skills in character design, concept art, story art, and digital painting. These interests complement her role in marketing creative teams, where she provides art direction and ensures cohesive visual storytelling. Her ability to create briefs for marketing campaigns further demonstrates her expertise in integrating art direction with strategic marketing efforts.