Corey Johnson

Character Artist,

Story Teller &

Game Direction


Why create with Me?

If you’re looking to bring your game characters and worlds to life with precision, creativity, and technical expertise, a collaboration with Corey Johnson is what you need.

A Letter From Corey

Lets Collaborate on your next creative endeavor

I’m here to help bring your ideas to life—whether that means developing compelling characters, building immersive worlds, or navigating technical challenges. My goal is to work with the resources you have to create something meaningful, without overcomplicating the process.

You might be wondering what I can offer that you don’t already have. The truth is, there’s no one right way to approach creativity—trial and error, persistence, and risk-taking are all part of the journey. But if you’re feeling stuck or not getting the results you hoped for, sometimes a fresh perspective can make all the difference.

With over 15 years in the industry, I’ve had the privilege of working on games like Uncharted and Star Citizen, collaborating with talented teams, refining pipelines, and helping shape ambitious projects. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about problem-solving in game development, and I’m happy to share that experience.

Whether you need insight on character design, team dynamics, or world-building, I’m here to support your creative vision.


How I Work


Once you book a block of time, I’ll send you a meeting invite to find a time that works. To make the most of our session, please have the following ready:

  • Your Goals or Challenges

  • Project Overview

  • Relevant Materials

  • Questions You Want Answered

  • Your Vision for the Outcome

After our session, I’ll provide an outline of next steps or action items to guide your progress, tailored to your needs.


More about me

Corey Johnson has contributed to award-winning games such as Uncharted 3, Uncharted 4, and The Last of Us. He also took on the immense challenge of leading the character art department for the ambitious Star Citizen. Beyond game development, Corey is a passionate writer, crafting stories, video games, and board games. This website serves as a showcase for his work across these creative endeavors.

Over Corey’s 16 years in the game industry he has worked on some amazing projects, from story driven to MMO to Rapid Developed Multiplayer.

  • Naughty Dog - Senior Character Artist

    • While my focus was mainly on producing character art, I also had ethe opportunity across multiple games to drive multiplayer character art pipelines. Modularity systems, Outsource pipelines, and managing several in house artists.

  • Cloud Imperium Games - Lead Character Artist

    • Being a lead was a great fit for me, allowed me to drive a team and pipelines for our department. Key pipelines included Armor and Clothing modularity, Tinting system that is flexible for artists and optimized for speed, Point by point documentation for outsourcing, Overseeing development of a streamlined hair pipeline

  • Hi-Rez Studios, Prophecy Games - Advanced Character Artist

    • I learned a lot about rapid prototyping and getting to a viable product while working at these two companies.