Paul Tobin
Art Director, Senior Concept Artist - Weta Workshop
Wellington, New Zealand
Summary
For the last fifteen years Paul has been employed at Weta Workshop Design Studio, where he works as a Art Director and Senior Concept Artist on film, television and game projects.
In addition to concept design, Paul is co-creator of Weta Workshop's Giant Killer Robots and is co-supervisor of Weta Workshop School.
Outside of work Paul created White Cloud Worlds – a science fiction and fantasy art-book trilogy from New Zealand. In 2016 he launched New Zealand's leading Entertainment Industry convention the Industry of Imagination, serving as Creative Director. He also runs industry workshops and is a frequent speaker at Universities and Conventions worldwide.
Skills
Art DirectionWorld BuildingCharacter DesignCreature DesignEnvironment DesignProp DesignIllustrationPortraitureTypographyGraphic DesignWritingTeaching
Software proficiency

DAZ Studio

Photoshop

ZBrush

InDesign
Productions
Movie
Ghost in the Shell
Year
2017
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Movie
Power Rangers
Year
2017
Role
Concept Designer (suits)
Company
Weta Workshop
TV Production
The Expanse
Year
2015
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Video Game
Grey Goo
Year
2015
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Movie
Hercules
Year
2015
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Movie
The Adventures of Tintin
Year
2011
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Movie
Avatar
Year
2009
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Movie
King Kong
Year
2005
Role
Concept Designer
Company
Weta Workshop
Experience
Art Director/Senior Concept Artist at Weta Workshop Design Studio
Wellington, New Zealand
Creative Director at Art and Industry of Imagination
Wellington, New Zealand
‘Art and Industry of Imagination’ brings together a spectacular lineup of leading international and local artists in science fiction and fantasy.
This inaugural Wellington event, will inspire and share how these experts create and develop imaginary worlds for film, television, publishing and games.
http://www.art-and-industry-of-imagination.co.nz/
Creator/Editor at White Cloud Worlds - Art Book Anthologies
Wellington, New Zealand
White Cloud Worlds is a three book art anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art showcasing over 70 NZ artists from New Zealand, 'The Land of the Long White Cloud'
www.whitecloudworlds.com
Director at Ignite Inc.
Wellington, New Zealand