Jon Lam
About Jon Lam
Jon Lam is a Senior Storyboard Artist III at Riot Games, with a diverse background in character design and storyboarding across various prominent studios. His experience includes roles at Blizzard Entertainment, Marvel Studios, and Nickelodeon Animation, among others.
Work at Riot Games
Jon Lam has been employed at Riot Games as a Senior Storyboard Artist III since 2021. In this role, he is involved in directing and storyboarding cinematics for Project L. His responsibilities also include providing problem-solving solutions for game mechanics and designing characters, NPCs, specials, poses, and props for various projects within the company.
Previous Experience in Animation and Game Design
Prior to his current position, Jon Lam has held various roles in the animation and game design industry. He worked as a Storyboard Artist at Blizzard Entertainment from 2020 to 2021, and at Nickelodeon Animation from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Storyboard Artist at Studio Mir and at Vivix Studios in 2022, and briefly at The Line Animation Studio in 2023.
Character Design and Freelance Work
Jon has experience in character design, having worked as a Character Designer at Powerhouse Animation Studios, Inc. and as a Freelance Character Designer for Marvel Studios in 2019. He also contributed to character concept art at Kabam and worked as a Co-Creator and Artist for IP at Skybound Entertainment from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Jon Lam studied Illustration at OCAD, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree. He has also been studying Animation at Sheridan College since 2014. His educational background supports his extensive experience in storyboard artistry and character design across various media.
Achievements in Comics and Illustration
Throughout his career, Jon has worked with notable companies in the comic industry, including DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics, where he served as an Illustrator/Sequential Artist. He also worked as a Comic Artist for Marvel Entertainment and as a Cover Artist for Image Comics, showcasing his versatility in illustration and storytelling.