Paul Johnson
Leigh,Wigan
Summary
im a visual creator i can visualise any project and bring it to life to however a client wants it to be.
im fast working and have no problem hitting deadlines under what ever pressure.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Creature/ Character SFX Creator
Self
Leigh , Lancashire
04.2026 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing client requirements; demonstrated flexibility and resilience.
- Prioritised tasks efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
- Continuously updated knowledge on latest industry trends to stay ahead of competitors.
- Created visually appealing presentations for client pitches, securing new business opportunities.
- working on designing, sculpting, moulding and the creation of creature and sci fi characters for clients in the entertainment industry.
comic book illustrator
self employed
Leigh, Wigan
01.2007 - Current
illustrating comic books for beat the demon comix
comic book illustrator
hellbound media
wales , wales
08.2018 - 06.2019
illustrating the comic book slaughter house x.
comic book illustrator
neo trash comix
USA , portland
05.2010 - 02.2013
illustrating the comic books dead babies with chainsaws, deacon jaxx homeless neckromancer, gun goblin.
comic book illustrator
darkslinger comics
USA , SEATLE
02.2010 - 03.2011
ILLUSTRATING THE COMIC BOOK SERIES EL BOVINE MURTE.
comic book illustrator
warrior innkeeper comics
USA , OREGON
04.2008 - 01.2011
illustrating the comic book series, the less than historical adventures of lil lincoln.
mural painter
freelance artist
Leigh, Wigan
05.2006 - 05.2009
designing and painting murals on bedroom walls, sunbed shops, gyms and schools.
grotto designer
animated displays ltd
Golborne, Wigan
07.1995 - 05.2005
designing and constructing xmas grottos, from the planning stage to construction, painting and finishing, then onto the instalation in shopping centers across the uk.
saw worker
Browns DIY
Leigh, Wigan
10.2023 - Current
serving customers with their diy needs, working the circular bench saw and cutting wood to size for customers. keeping the shop tidy, cashing up and opening and closing the shop.
Carer worker
Fay Sloan
Bolton, Lancashire
08.2008 - 03.2023
looking after an elderly gentleman with altzheimers, taking care of his every need and his personal care, also looking after his wife, again with her every need and personal care.
shopping, cleaning, running the wages and managing a team of other care workers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creature Effects
University of Greater Manchester
Bolton 07.2026
Skills
my creative background combines creature concept design, sculpture, fabrication and hands on practical effects before moving into special effects professionally, I spent years illustrating comic books for various indie comic book labels before launching my own label and titles, my books are hand drawn and coloured digitally, my art has been sold internationally and continues to influence the visual style and story telling approach I bring to my work today
now I'm putting that design background into creature effects, building huge monster suits for comic and horror cons and parades and creating monsters for movies and for rock music videos
Timeline
Creature/ Character SFX Creator
Self
04.2026 - Current
saw worker
Browns DIY
10.2023 - Current
comic book illustrator
hellbound media
08.2018 - 06.2019
comic book illustrator
neo trash comix
05.2010 - 02.2013
comic book illustrator
darkslinger comics
02.2010 - 03.2011
Carer worker
Fay Sloan
08.2008 - 03.2023
comic book illustrator
warrior innkeeper comics
04.2008 - 01.2011
comic book illustrator
self employed
01.2007 - Current
mural painter
freelance artist
05.2006 - 05.2009
grotto designer
animated displays ltd
07.1995 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Creature Effects
University of Greater Manchester