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Elizabeth (Yelyzaveta) Protsenko
2D / Concept Artist
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Portfolio: https://lizprotsenko.myportfolio.com/
Letter of recommendation: eprotsenko_eng.pdf

Summary ———————————————————————————————————​
I specialize in creating 2D game graphics, from concept art to fully realized illustrations, with
over 3 years of experience. I also have experience working as an Art Lead, managing small
teams of up to 5 artists.

In addition, I have created and prepared stylized characters for animation in YouTube
animated videos (cartoons) and have a strong background in design.

I am eager to explore new directions and styles, always ready to work hard and improve my
skills!

My Skills ———————————————————————————————————

●​ Character design in various styles; ●​ Work organization in Notion, Trello;
●​ Preparing concept art (characters, ●​ English proficiency –
environments) and finalizing it; Upper-Intermediate (B2);
●​ Strong expertise in realism and ●​ Design;
semi-realism; ●​ Development of stylized characters
●​ Matte painting; for animated cartoons;
●​ Basic knowledge of 3D; ●​ Strong communication skills;
●​ Proficiency in working with various ●​ Very stress-resistant. I can work
AI tools: MidJourney, Stable even under ballistic impacts;
Diffusion, Vizcom, Krea, AlpacaAI; ●​ Fast learner with the ability to
●​ Knowledge of graphic software: quickly grasp new concepts and
Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe tools.
Illustrator, Nomad Sculpt;

Work Experience ——————————————————————————

2D Concept Artist \ 2D Lead Artist​
Asterman, Vilnius, Lithuania​
02/2024 – Present
 ●​ Art Lead – Led projects with a small team (up to 5 artists).
●​ Project under NDA 1 – Created character concept art with full customization,
designed streets, and fully developed building interiors and exteriors, along with
props. Collaborated with the 3D team.
●​ Project under NDA 2 – Developed detailed backgrounds for a PC game.
●​ Additionally, I created casual graphic objects, asset packs, and designed promotional
videos for games.

2D Artist
Moon Chai, Kyiv, Ukraine
02/2024 - 01/2025
●​ Moon Chai Stories - Created illustrations and 2D characters.

2D Artist
Readable Games, Kyiv, Ukraine
04/2023 - 03/2024
●​ Midnight Stories - Designed and created main and secondary 2D characters,
outfits, and hairstyles. Developed illustrations and backgrounds of varying complexity.
●​ Loris Tales: Fun Stories - Created casual backgrounds and illustrations for a
children's game.

2D Character Artist
Not Best Friends, Kyiv, Ukraine
03/2023 - 02/2024
●​ Not Best Friends - Animation YouTube series for which I developed character
concepts and designed the channel.

2D Character Artist / Designer
AIR Media-tech, Київ, Україна
09/2021 - 01/2023
●​ Diana Stories - Mobile visual novels for the millionaire blogger Lady Diana (13M
subscribers on YouTube). Designed and created main and secondary 2D characters,
outfits, hairstyles, and novel covers.
●​ Spicy Stories - Designed and created main and secondary 2D characters, outfits,
hairstyles, and novel covers. Additionally, I designed YouTube channel graphics in
various styles and themes for bloggers.

Education —————————————————————————————

●​ Concept Art: Character Design & Worldbuilding by Even Amundsen (2024)
●​ Marc Brunet ART School for Digital Artists (2022)
●​ Digital Fantasy Portraits with Photoshop by Karmen Loh (2021)
●​ Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics (2020 – Present)
Faculty of Business and Tourism Management