Eric Ryan is an accomplished Head of Illustration, Art Director, and Senior Concept Artist with over 21 years of experience in the film, television, and video game industries. He earned a degree in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley, before making a career change in 2001 by enrolling at the Art Institute of California, Orange County, in Santa Ana. Two years later, he began his professional journey as a generalist at a small Pasadena studio and has since contributed to renowned companies such as Sony Pictures Animation, Cinovation Studios, Sony Santa Monica, and Treyarch.
In addition to his industry roles, Eric has served as an Associate Professor at Art Center and has taught Creature and Character Design at several esteemed institutions, including the Gnomon School of Visual Effects, CGMA, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, the Art Institute of the Inland Empire, and Red Engine Studios. His work can be seen in major projects like Men in Black 3, God of War: Ascension, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Marvel Strike Force, and numerous other game titles. More recently, he has partnered with high-end entertainment marketing companies to create illustrations for projects by Netflix, Marvel, Disney+, Peacock, Hulu, and more.
