Мария

Mariia Vdovychenko
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www.behance.net/maryvdovich
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www.me-ga.art/slowpulse-girl
Hamburg, Germany

Highly creative and skilled 2D Artist and Graphic Illustrator with over 8 years of experience in the game industry specializing in environment art, props design, and UI/UX elements for mobile and full-time game development. Proven ability to create immersive and visually appealing game assets with a strong artistic eye for detail and composition. A particular passion for isometric art and the intricate design of props and game interfaces. Experienced in both freelance and team-based environments. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with an Intermediate level of English.
Professional Experience
Freelance Artist & Illustrator | Freelance | January 2022 – Present (3 years 4 months) | Germany
• Primarily focused on personal graphic art and exhibition work, transforming professional game development skills into unique artistic expressions.
• Creating diverse illustrations and 2D artwork for personal projects and exhibitions.
2D Artist | Home Games | Full-time | March 2021 – 2022 (11 months)
• Contributed to the visual development of casual mobile game projects, focusing on backgrounds, environments, and UI elements.
• Collaborated with the art team to establish and maintain a cohesive artistic style.
• Created a range of environmental assets and UI components, ensuring visual consistency and player experience.
2D Artist | KEVURU GAMES | Full-time | July 2020 – February 2021 (8 months) | Ukraine
• Developed 2D art assets for various game projects, with a primary focus on environment design and prop creation.
• Worked collaboratively within a team to meet project requirements and artistic direction.
2D Artist | Whaleapp LTD | Full-time | April 2018 – March 2020 (2 years) | Ukraine
• Project: Texas Village - Worked as a 2D Artist, contributing to the visual style and asset creation for the game.
• Created a range of environmental assets, including interactive elements like crush trees and logs, as well as static flora and fruit trees.
2D Artist, Interface Designer | Zvalybobs Inc, Phangan Arts | Full-time | February 2016 – October 2016 (9 months)
• Designed and created 2D art and user interface elements for multiple Android mobile games, including bubble shooter and slot genres.
• Specific game titles included: Trump Shooter, Lost World (icons, banner, weapons), Wolf Bubble Shooter, Basketball Bubble Shooter, Forest Animals Slots, Magic Flowers Slots.
Freelance 2D Artist & Illustrator | Self-Employed | 2009 – February 2016 (7 years 2 months)
• Provided illustration services for books, postcards, and prints, with a focus on scenic and object design.
• Designed visual assets for various mobile game projects, including backgrounds, resources, and icons.
• Created personal illustrations and paintings, including designs for product branding (e.g., iPhone cases, apparel), often featuring detailed environments and intricate objects.
• Developed a distinct personal artistic style, showcased in pen and ink drawings ([open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) frequently depicting detailed scenes and objects.
• Actively participated in local exhibitions and cultural events, showcasing personal artwork.
Education
Lugansk State Academy of Culture and Arts
Specialist, Artistic Computer Graphics 2008 – 2013
Lugansk State Academy of Culture and Arts
Specialist, Academic Vocals | 2008 – 2013
Skills
2D Art & Illustration: Concept Art (environments & props), Environment Art, Prop Design, UI/UX Design (games), Graphic Illustration, Icon Design, Pixel Art (if applicable), Digital Painting, Traditional Drawing (Pen & Ink). Software Proficiency: Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Tablet Proficiency, Skilled in Freehand Drawing, Familiar with Stable Diffusion. Artistic Style: Versatile with strong proficiency and interest in isometric art and detailed prop & environment creation. Languages: English (Intermediate), Russian (Native/Bilingual), Ukrainian (Native/Bilingual). Other: Strong work ethic, attention to detail, independent and team collaboration skills, adaptability, passion for games and immersive world-building.
Additional Information
Portfolio: www.behance.net/maryvdovich
Personal Artwork: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) & www.me-ga.art/slowpulse-girl Actively participates in art exhibitions and cultural events. Eager to contribute to visually compelling and innovative game projects within an international team.