Абдульманов

Damir Abdulmanov [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
2D artist https://www.deviantart.com/letamique
Odesa. Ukraine

SUMMARY:
2D artist with 1.5 years of experience in digital illustration. Worked on a hidden object game as part of a studio team,
creating objects and characters. Participated in an indie project as a concept artist — developed visual designs, gathered
references, created mood boards, and designed environment elements. Freelance experience includes tattoo sketch
commissions and fan art. Motivated for growth and eager to contribute to collaborative work on game projects .

SKILLS:
- Skilled in both traditional and digital drawing
- Team collaboration
- Illustration and portrait work
- Concept art (characters, environments, and props)
- Strong sense of silhouette, shape, and color
- Maintaining a consistent art style
- Creating sketches and illustrations based on briefs

SOFTWARE:
– Adobe Photoshop
– Sketch Up
– Graphics tablet (Wacom)

EXPERIENCE:

Ashes of the Past (concept artist)

Dec 2024 – Present - Indie RPG/Shooter
Created concept art for characters, creatures, and environments. Worked with lore ideas, world building, and visual
storytelling.
Skills and Achievements:
- Built mood boards for visual references
- Improved knowledge of human and animal anatomy
- Enhanced hand-drawing skills
- Learned to express narrative through shape, silhouette, and detail
- Collaborated with like-minded teammates within a unified vision

Freelance (Illustrator / Concept Artist)

Aug 2023 – Present
Worked with clients on portraits and fictional characters. Created tattoo design sketches.
Skills and Achievements:
- Developed sketching, composition, and tonal work
- Translated client ideas into visual concepts
- Gained experience in stylization, shape language, and expressive silhouettes
- Gained experience in communicating with clients and customers

Reluctant Colonizer (concept artist)

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 - Indie action game
Designed architectural concepts for buildings and devices.
Skills and Achievements:
- Gained initial experience in tech and architecture concept art
- Learned to design object shapes and mechanics
- Improved teamwork skills

Nordcurrent (2D-artist)

Nov 2019 – May 2020 - Murder by Choice: Mystery Game
Created objects, scenes, and environment elements for a detective game. Contributed to character art and maintaining
visual consistency.
Skills and Achievements:
- Gained first experience working in a team setting
- Learned to follow a defined art style
- Practiced detailed rendering and game scene composition
- Acquired hands-on experience in commercial game development

EDUCATION:
Jul.2020 - Oct.2020 Landscapes course at Art Craft
2012-2016 Architecture bachelor degree, OSACEA, Odessa, Ukraine

LANGUAGES:
Ukrainian: Native

English: Pre-Intermediate

Freelance work sample:

https://drive.google.com/drive/ folders/1Oy aQmg7gJT21dwLhGK ZhTKuE e4fCh8kf?usp= drive_link