Summary
Denman Rooke is an experienced illustrator, concept artist, and art director based in Galway with over 12 years crafting visuals for games, tabletop, and commercial projects. He runs his studio Rúcach and maintains a long-standing freelance practice while contributing to major clients such as Wizards of the Coast and Paizo. Denman has led art teams and direction at studios including Romero Games and Sumo Digital, shaping visual identity from concept through production. His work blends traditional illustration sensibilities with game-focused concept development, delivering both standalone art and production-ready assets. Beyond client work, he has served on the board of IMIRT, helping support Ireland’s game development community. Known for a strong narrative-driven style, he pairs creative direction with hands-on execution across commercial and indie projects.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Applied Media Arts, Applied Media Arts at PennWest Edinboro