Dawn Yamazi (She/Her)

Friday 10/23, 1:45PM-2:45PM

Illustration: Design & Entertainment Arts-Graduate’s Journey

Room 204 | ArtCenter College of Design | Teny Issakhanian | Yuhki Demers | Ellen Surrey | Aaron Spurgeon | Paul Rogers | Dawn Yamazi | Claire Mauvezin

Presented by ArtCenter College of Design, Illustration: Mastering techniques in drawing, painting, and illustrating for media, art and design brings multi-disciplined artists forward in the fields of Entertainment Arts, Publishing, Editorial Illustration, Consumer Products and more. Our graduates have sharpened their individual voices to work both independently and on dynamic team projects with leading film, television, themed entertainment, game, and commercial studios. Join a distinguished panel of alumni and recent graduates as they share how their craft moves them forward, not always in a straight line, on their creative journey.

Sunday 10/25, 2:30PM-3:30PM

Ravensburger: What We Look For in Freelance Illustrators

Room 101-102 | Matthew Eng | Dawn Yamazi | Jake Breish | Liz Richards | Ravensburger

Join the creative team behind Disney Lorcana TCG and Ravensburger tabletop games for an inside look at Ravensburger’s freelance illustration process. Featuring Matthew Eng, Creative Director of Illustration; Liz Richards, Art Director for Disney Lorcana TCG; Jake Breish, Art Director and Creative Manager, Ravensburger NA, and Dawn Yamazi, Sr. Artist Relations Manager, this panel will share what Ravensburger looks for in artist portfolios across products including Disney Lorcana, Disney Villainous, and other Ravensburger tabletop games. Learn how artwork evolves from concept to publication, gain portfolio and submission tips, and explore real-world examples from recent releases. Ideal for illustrators seeking insight into the creative process and hiring expectations.