Fox Cub Games:
“Jen’s portfolio speaks for itself: gorgeous, complex, and multi-faceted so let me talk beyond the art. Jen and I worked together for nearly a year and in that short time she was tasked with managing the art side of the equation on a multi-million dollar IP mobile game. She rose to the task and was a crucial in getting rev positive LiveOps and slot themes out to players on schedule and masterfully executed. Her business insights derived from the font of experience in the social casino space helped me -- a junior PM -- to craft an ambitious and high-quality roadmap with limited resources assisting to hone in on what the most important aspects of our competitor’s work mattered most in our priority stack.
She was crucial in our push to port our game to Windows which had outsized influence on our ability to keep the project going for another half a year. I cannot state enough how I could not have achieved more runway on our project without her input and efficient turnarounds on rounds of feedback on every single aspect of the project from promos, sales, LiveOps, and themes. Broadly speaking on a personal level, she came to every scrum with a smile and wave and I looked forward to it every morning and every meeting. She is beyond friendly and will fit in well with any team looking for an excellent artist now with lead and management experience.” - Alexander Carriuolo-Jones, Product Manager at Fox Cub Games, June 2021“Jen is a great artist with a diverse skillset and a "can-do" attitude. She tackles problems with grace, takes feedback without hesitation, and helps push her teammates forward without ego. Jen cares about her work and it shows. We worked together primarily on AMC's The Walking Dead Casino Slots, and I was constantly impressed by the artwork she produced and Machines she created. Beyond her work, she is an easy-going person that is both funny and fun to talk to. Jen would be an asset to any team, and I'll definitely miss working with her every day!” - Randy Hagmann, Artist at Fox Cub Games, June 2021
“Jen raised the quality bar of our game art. When Jen joined our team, she brought an immense knowledge and understanding of social casino games that helped our team level up. She applied that knowledge by teaching and directing junior artists and animators, resulting in long-term improvements across the board. In addition, Jen's strong product vision enabled her to work across the art, design, and development teams to translate the design into a great implementation. As Jen's direct manager (CCO), I appreciate the impact Jen brought to our team and what a pleasure it was to work with her. Jen's infectious enthusiasm and skills would be a great addition to any team.” - Holly Mellor, Creative Director / Senior Producer at Fox Cub Games, June 2021
“Jen brings a consistently positive leadership attitude to every interaction. She was the art director on the Walking Dead Slots and led the development of many machines and liveops features. Her "slots" art design sense is extensive and impeccable. She combines that with a passion for excellent game design and gameplay. Given her wealth of experience and talent, she'll be a great addition to any team.” - Ian Wang, Co-Founder and CEO at Fox Cub Games, June 2021
Playtika:“I have had the pleasure of working with Jen for over 7 years at both Scientific Games and Playtika. Jen is the very definition a TEAM PLAYER. She is extraordinarily generous with her decades of experience in the gaming industry which I have been on the receiving end on many occasions. Jen is not only an immensely talented and skilled digital painter but she is also an accomplished character and effects animator. Her sharp sense of color, lighting, design and entertainment are all brought together in everything she creates. In the time that I've worked alongside Jen I've always been massively impressed with how well she can work within any given art style that is required for a project. She moves proficiently through realism, highly stylized and rendered, and flat, graphic styles.
Jen is not only very giving of her time and sharing her knowledge but she also invites others to share their knowledge as well. Her passion for what she creates is matched by her thirst for knowledge relating to techniques, processes, and software. Jen takes challenges head on and always has a positive attitude in working through them. That positive attitude is infectious and helps maintain a smooth team chemistry that allows for thoughtful collaboration and a light, fun and productive work environment. Working with Jen has always been a hugely gratifying experience and I can easily say that I'm a better artist for having such an experience.” -Joseph Merideth, Senior Animator (Playtika), August 2020
“I consider myself lucky to have worked with Jen. She brings an amazing amount of experience, talent, and drive to the team. Her painting skills and animation abilities are top notch. This combined with her unparalleled enthusiasm and willingness to share her knowledge make for one amazing teammate to have. I’ve learned a ton working with Jen. I’m so grateful our paths crossed.” -Jose Feliciano, Senior Artist (Playtika), August 2020
“Jen has a strong skill set, which has been developed throughout her vast experience in the casino industry. Jen can execute on all facets of art creation, all the way from concept and character design through to final polish and top level animation. Jen also shows a passion for the business, and looks to improve the workplace for all those around her.” -Nathan Bird, Vice President of Game Design (Playtika), August 2020
Scientific Games Interactive:
"When it comes to work ethic, drive, and talent, Jen Dutton is second-to-none. She is selfless and inclusive—often bridging the gap between teams and bringing people together. She completely transformed our mobile and web products with her ability to create amazing functional animations for our interface. She took direction well and provided invaluable insight into how to approach this massive undertaking. Her persistence and diligence in her work, coupled with her honesty and devotion to her craft make her a must-have for any team looking to take their product or projects to the next level." -Amy Reyes, Product Design Manager/UI-UX Designer (SG Interactive) November 2017
"I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jen as she came to work every day ready to create great work. Despite having already established herself as a solid artist she continued to push herself by taking on projects that may not have been her cup of tea and diving into other areas such as 3D asset creation. Jen was always available to provide feedback and advice to other artists as well as listen to constructive criticism about her work. Her passion for her art and her desire to foster an environment that helped other artists cultivate their craft was evident in her participation in and support of events held at WMS/SG and throughout the city (life drawing sessions, museum visits, etc.). Jen is a self-motivated, detail-oriented and focused contributor who can take the lead on a project if need be, making her a valuable asset to any creative team." - Ernesto Perez, Lead Artist/Art Manager (SG Interactive) November 2017
"Jennifer is a great senior level artist. She brings her deep knowledge and previous game art experience to the table at all times. Her professionalism, and accountability is top notch. Jennifer's ability to keep artistically motivated, as well as motivating others around her is a soft skill she excels at. To top it off, her art is very thoughtful, progressive, and sharp. Jennifer would be a great addition to any creative team." - Roger Yuen, Senior Art and Design Manager (SG Interactive) November 2017
"I had the pleasure of working with Jen for a little over a year. She has an amazing skillset, and her eye for detail is incredible. She's always willing to lend her experience to others. She's definitely an asset to any team." - Sarah Fernandez, Artist (SG Interactive) November 2017
"Jen is one of those people that you would want on your dream team. She's great to work with and can handle anything you throw at her. She's always been very eager and adept at learning new processes and techniques. Jen is a great artist and even better person!" -Travis Overstreet, Senior Artist (SG Interactive). April 5th 2017
WMS Gaming:
"Jen is excellent to work with, and is very dependable at producing quality work efficiently. She is proactive and always stays on top of any issues to ensure a smooth workflow for me. On top of that, she is a joy to be around and has become my favorite artist to work with in the studio. Thanks for all of your hard work Jen, you are amazing!" - Todd Bauman, Software Engineer (WMS Gaming). March 25th 2016
"Jen is a talented artist, utilizing color and design to strengthen the art of the games we produce. She works hard to create assets that will resonate with our players, be it a licensed property or an original creation. From digital painting to animating, she always finds ways to push an asset that extra mile. She has been instrumental to helping me learn about the industry, and is always eager to lend a helping hand." -Kyrstin Avello, Core Artist (WMS Gaming). October 28th 2014
"Working with Jennifer this past year has been a pleasure. Seeing her grow in her role and rising up to many opportunities in our department is something she does not shy away from. I respect and appreciate her direct approach as well as her eagerness to assist in any way. Jennifer not only asks how she can help but also provides options of ways that she can. As we continue to work together, I look forward to seeing her future accomplishments." -Samantha Aquino, Lead Artist (WMS Gaming). September 22nd 2014
"In addition to being a very talented artist, Jennifer represents herself very professionally by showing up prepared to meetings and being engaged in discussions. She is very transparent with her managers and teammates, showing and discussing her progress, and sharing ideas. Jennifer is also proactive and is not afraid to ask questions. She has no problem reaching out to the appropriate people for answers, eliminate assumptions by asking questions or double checking. Jennifer is very dedicated to her work and will follow through on any task she is assigned." -Tom Bryski, Associate Lead Artist (WMS Gaming). September 19th 2014
"Jennifer is a great painter and colleague. She has a good color sense, and works hard to make both the best looking thing she can and adapt it to the needs of the game. She absorbs critiques well, using what's helpful and not becoming negative. With bright spirit and a socially outgoing demeanor, Jennifer is fun to have around as well." -Jeremy Hornik, Game Designer (WMS Gaming). July 27th 2014
Forever Interactive:
"Jennifer has consistently lead her Art Team at a high level. Her teams continually outperform all others in communication, collaboration, and exceeding deadlines. She has a firm grasp on the Agile development method in our online virtual model. She is a BLAST to work with as she is always upbeat and eager to learn. She gets rave reviews from her peers and needs very little supervision. I consider her one of our TOP leaders and a valuable asset to any team!" -Emil Harmsen, Founder (Forever Interactive). January 26th 2010
"For as long as I've known Jen, she's been providing great 2D work for Visions of Zosimos. She does a wonderful job leading her team, and if there's ever a spur of the moment 2D need from the 3D team, she delegates it quickly, or does it herself to keep things rolling. Thanks, Jen!" -David Anderson, 3D Artist (Forever Interactive). October 16th 2009
"Jennifer is a highly professional individual that has proven to be a great artist and leader for Forever Interactive. She has been responsible for hiring quality people on for a project and managing their progress, quality, and work. Jennifer is very adaptable to the situation and I personally hold her in the highest regard." -Justin Corman, Project Manager (Forever Interactive), October 14th 2009
Additional Honors and Awards:
Game of the Quarter (twice, for Willy Wonka), contributing team member, WMS Gaming 2013 and 2014
Game of the Quarter (The Game of Life), contributing team member, WMS Gaming 2013
Outstanding Student of the Quarter, Graduation Dec 2009
Washingtonian Award, Graduation Dec 2009
Cum Laude, Graduation Dec 2009
Full tuition scholarship valued at $70,000 to the Art Institute of Washington
1st place, 24-Hour Challenge, The Art Institute of Washington, Fall 2007
1st place, and Best in Show, Great Bridge High School Annual Art Show, 2006
1st place Senior Division, 8th Annual Elie Wiesel Holocaust Memorial Art Show, 2005
Honorable Mention, the Virginian-Pilot Student Gallery, 2005
Who's Who Among American High School Students 2004, 2005, 2006