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Jama Jurabaev

Credits: The Mandalorian, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World
Nationality: United Kingdom

Originally from Tajikistan and based in London, Jama Jurabaev is a highly acclaimed professional concept artist and art director who has collaborated with industry giants such as Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). He has significantly shaped the visual development of major blockbuster franchises, contributing to high-profile projects like Star Wars (The Mandalorian, Ahsoka), Ready Player One, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Jurabaev is widely celebrated for the immense cinematic quality of his work and his masterful control of lighting, composition, and scale. Operating at the forefront of the industry, he is a pioneer in integrating new technologies into the concept art pipeline. By seamlessly blending VR tools with Blender, Unreal Engine, and traditional 3D sculpting and 2D sketching, he establishes highly efficient, sophisticated workflows. This technical mastery allows him to craft cohesive and deeply believable worlds with rapid production speed. Beyond his concept art and creative direction, Jurabaev is a dedicated educator and the Co-Founder and CEO of BigMediumSmall, a premier 3D asset company that provides high-quality, handcrafted elements for creators worldwide.

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ILM Lucasfilm Marvel

Specialties

Environment Character Film

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