Einav Deri
About Einav Deri
Einav Deri serves as the Head of Art at CrazyLabs, where they have worked since 2021, and previously held the position of Senior Art Director since 2018. With extensive experience in character design and art direction across various companies, Deri has contributed to numerous successful projects in the gaming industry.
Work at CrazyLabs
Currently, Einav Deri serves as the Head of Art at CrazyLabs, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Deri worked as a Senior Art Director at the same company starting in 2018. In these positions, Deri has been responsible for overseeing art direction and design for various mobile games, contributing to projects that have collectively achieved over 500 million downloads worldwide.
Previous Experience in Game Art and Design
Before joining CrazyLabs, Einav Deri held several positions in the gaming industry. From 2012 to 2015, Deri worked at flaregames as a Game Artist and later as Lead Artist. Deri also gained experience at InnoGames GmbH as a Concept Artist in 2016 and has freelanced for various companies, including Ubisoft and Snowball Studios, in roles such as Art Director and Character Designer.
Education and Expertise
Einav Deri has pursued extensive education in art and design. Deri studied at The Animation Academy in Burbank, CA, focusing on Visual Development and Character Design. Additionally, Deri has attended CGMW Master Academy, where a Certificate in Environmental Design, Art of Color & Light was achieved. Ongoing studies include Gnomon School of Visual Effects and various online platforms such as SkillShare and Udemy.
Contributions to Notable Projects
Einav Deri has contributed to significant projects in the gaming and entertainment industries. Notable contributions include concept art for Sony's Wonderbook Book Of Spells on PlayStation 3 and involvement in the concept art for Mattel's Barbie Dreamtopia TV/YouTube Show. Deri's work spans multiple platforms, including mobile, PC, and consoles.
Personal Interests and Creative Pursuits
In addition to professional work, Einav Deri engages in personal creative projects and studies various subjects, including astronomy and psychology. Deri enjoys playing musical instruments such as guitar, drums, and piano during leisure time, reflecting a passion for creativity beyond the realm of game design.