HUMZA A. KHAN

ILLUSTRATOR & CONCEPT ARTIST

HUMZAEMAIL@GMAIL.COM - 248-762-2303

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Humza Khan is a concept artist specializing in cinematic world building across science fiction, fantasy, and speculative genres. His work combines strong narrative design with atmospheric environments, emotive character design, and a focus on visual storytelling that balances imagination with clarity. Informed by a contemplative creative process, Humza brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to design, crafting artwork that invites immersion, reflection, and meaningful connection. His experience spans entertainment design, immersive media, and visual development for games and film.

Praise and Accolades:

Yigit Isik
Illustrator / Sketch Artist / Storyboard Artist

Humza is a great concept artist with a strong understanding of composition, color, lighting and mood, and his attention to detail makes his work stand out. He has helped me many times when I’m stuck, pointing me to fresh directions that I couldn’t think of and he’s very dedicated to his craft, also very helpful to his peers with valuable feedback. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him who’s looking for a strong team player for the art team of their video game.

Roberto Bustamante Alarcón
Program Manager, Apple Store Online at Apple

Humza was always a key contributor in achieving company objectives. His graphic designs were vital to every announcement and always delivered with precision, uniqueness and realism. His understanding of the product and willingness to work with feedback made his designs among the best in the company.

Jason P Flores
Design Proprietor

Humza understands the rigor of a creative pipeline and how to compose thoughts before delivering a final polished piece of concept art. Extremely helpful to see it happen before my eyes with an energetic persistence to achieve quality results - consistently!

Eddie Oliver
Carol Augustus-Eddie Oliver Team at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

I was General Manager in a Studio work environment in which Humza was a key contributor. He stood out in his creative solutions for both product development and process improvement. He led by example, in that he always remained centered and calm in our very strenuous work environment and no matter what was happening daily, he always kept his attention on meeting deadlines. It’s been a few years since we worked together and I always think of him as a great team contributor and a great human being.

Ryan Ferriera
Expert Concept Artist at Sledgehammer Games

Humza was my instructor for Environment Design at the Academy of Art University. He mentored good practices and vast knowledge of art history. I loved how he took personal and class time to help instruct students on real fundamental issues. There was a lot of improvement from every student who put the effort forward. Humza knows what it is to lead and he does that be example. He rallies folks when people are tire and does a great job keeping the focus of the assignments. I think he was a great instructor and an amazing artist.

Sarah Ortiz
Concept Artist

Humza is an amazing, passionate instructor. I was taught by Humza for a couple of years at Academy of Art University, during which Humza taught me the basics of perspective. He made time for all of his students and gave real-life experiences and stories from his time working in the industry.

His portfolio speaks for itself. He's a solid artist, and a reliable mentor. Anyone would be lucky to work with or under Humza!

Ryan Andrade
Lead Concept Artist at Firaxis Games

Humza is a great concept artist and mentor, and I learned a lot as his student. His knowledge and skill with realistic environment art was a huge inspiration for building my own portfolio. Humza's work experience and skill set would make him an invaluable asset, and I look forward to any opportunities to work with him in the future.

Daniel Walker
Art Director, Illustrator and Concept Artist

my art teacher and he was one of the good ones. Not only his art was beautiful and outstanding, he was a very professional and insightful instructor. He would address a novice's assignment with the same level of scrutiny and dedication as an advanced one.

He has a very sharp eye for art. If you wonder around his Artstation you'll see concept art, character designs, illustrations, studies and his sketches, all of them of the highest quality. He will get your art job done.

Nathan Wee
Producer at Crystal Dyanamics

Humza served as one of the most beloved members of the Art team at Wargaming America where he supplied art assets on both the regional and international level all while under tight deadlines. Despite the constraints, he somehow has always been able to showcase creativity and care in his work despite the pressures around him. I could always count on Humza's work when presenting a new campaign to the region/world and I believe that he is ready to do the same no matter where he is placed.

Ivan Goldensohn
CPO at EarthTrack.io - I believe in responsible, tactical disruption. Passionate (and seriously nerdy about) making positive change with AI, Product, Gaming, Web3, Strategy, and Marketing.

Humza is the kind of guy you always, always want on your team. He's a brilliant, creative, and results driven artist, but has the kind of personality that would make me hire him for any role in any department. His attitude is fantastic and his friendship stalwart, and the artwork he produces is of incredibly high quality. He responds fantastically to feedback and works insanely long hours. During 3 years at Wargaming where we worked together, Humza was one of my favorite people to work with.

Joaquin Kiley
Automotive Designer
I was honored to work as Humza's peer tutor at CCS. Humza was a vary ambitious Illustration student and always sought ways to expand and improve his craft: from spending extra time outside of his classes in figure drawing studios on and off campus to coming to me for Industrial Design tutoring. He was a pleasure to work with because of his enthusiasm and complete attention to learning the skills that I could share with him. Now I can see what an amazing job he did with all those skills he rounded up and mastered in his professional work.
I unequivocally endorse Humza Kahn.
Joaquin Kiley… more

Euan K Macdonald
CEO & Founder, Producer @ SiXiTZ an AI-Native Media & Production Studio & Platform

Humza is an exceptionally gifted concept artist and art director, with numerous styles at his disposal. Humza was able to quickly interpret ideas and visualize them for a number of projects at SiXiTS with a broad range of genres. This included numerous character concept designs for characters in the Happy Pals titles, and a wide range of animals and habitats for a wildlife safari game. His ability to communicate and work with other leads to help iterate and realize the vision for numerous apps and games was very professional and clear.

Tim Auer
Lead Character Artist - Visual Concepts - 2K Sports - NBA2K - 2K Games

Humza is an extremely talented, and detail oriented artist with amazing range. We worked together as concept/modeling tandem as well as leading our own respective teams. He offers a mix of creative skills in concept development that generate polished results. His passion and professionalism shine due to his dedicated research in historical fact and extensive knowledge of all anatomies.

Humza is a joy to work with and is a wonderful leader and team member for any creative department. I don’t hesitate to offer him my highest recommendation.… more

Diego Leon
Productor|Director|AI Strategist | Filmmaker||dronepilot"
Humza is an incredible artist, great person and a has a great talent on drawings and ilustration

Chuck Workman
Environmental 3-D Artist
Humza is a great artist and a good friend. He truly has a passion for his work and gives his all with each illustration he is assigned. His striking use of color and his rendering skills will make him an asset to anybody who may bring him aboard to do concept work. I highly recommend him.

Imran Sheikh
Story, Visual Development & Concept Artist with 20 years experience in Games, Television & Film.
Humza's work ethic and diligence when it comes to design and making art, for clients and himself has been exemplary. He has always been and continues to be an artist ready to adapt as well as grow to meet a challenge. This great ability is met with his strengths in communication and being just an all around great person to work with make him an artist I and any team would be privileged to have on their squad.

Imran Sheikh
Story, Visual Development & Concept Artist with 20 years experience in Games, Television & Film.

A great student of life and observation, Humza brings not only his formidable design skills but also his professionalism and dedication to the project. It has been a pleasure to work with him as a student and a friend, he brings out the good art in artists around him with his enthusiasm and he brings a great sense of camaraderie to a squad.

Tarzan Hayward Ⓥ
3D Artist

Humza excels not only with his traditional and technical art skills but with his speed and eye for design. Humza is capable of using his expertise to solve any artistic design challenge that is layed in front of him. Humza is also a pleasure to work with, his professionalism and good personality make him a valuable asset to any team.

Andrew Rakestraw
Employee at Apple

Humza is a great concept artist. Very detail oriented and able to produce great concepts with speed and precision while staying true to the subject matter. He is dedicated to his work and an all around nice guy to work with.

Carlos Fueyo
3D VFX artist
Great Graphic artist and amazing end results and turnarownd time.

Awards

2022

Outstanding Graphic Design - Specialty: Emmy Win (Sports), Emmy

Clients

2K Games Electronic Arts Oracle National Geographic LucasArts Wargaming America Blue Omega Entertainment Ubisoft Square Enix Day 1 Studios Qualcomm Paramount Pictures Lockheed Martin Microsoft Disney / Marvel Universal Studios Activision Blizzard King Harley Davidson Mattel Hasbro