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Valeriia Arapova
Character Concept Artist | Illustrator | 2D Artist
Zhytomyr, UA - Poznan, PL | Remote Worldwide | Tel UA: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Tel PL: 574187784
Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Portfolio: deviantart.com/ikonood

Professional Summary
Character-focused 2D artist and illustrator with freelance experience in concept art, character design, stylized illustration, vector work,
sprites, background concepts, logos, portraits, mini-comics, custom apparel art, and mural or surface painting. Strong foundation in anatomy,
color theory, composition, academic drawing, painting, computer graphics, and calligraphy, supported by hands-on work in raster, vector, and
3D workflows. Comfortable adapting to different visual styles and production needs, from indie game assets to client commissions and studio
support. Self-directed, detail-oriented, and reliable in remote collaboration, with a consistent focus on quality, iteration, and continuous
growth.

Core Skills
Hard Skills Character concept art, character design, 2D art, digital illustration, stylization, sprite art, background concepts,
logo concept art, portraiture, vector graphics, raster painting, 3D-assisted workflows, custom surface art.

Art Skills Anatomy, composition, perspective, color theory, shape language, sketching, line work, rendering, material
studies, traditional drawing, digital painting, calligraphy.

Software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Substance 3D, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Blender, Figma.

Pipeline / Production Remote freelance delivery, brief interpretation, reference gathering, iteration, revision handling, file
preparation, deadline management, client communication.

Soft Skills Self-organization, responsibility, flexibility, problem-solving, attention to detail, focused execution, adaptability,
fast learning.

Experience
Freelance Artist / Graphic Designer / Concept Artist | 2016 - Present
- Produced commissioned artwork across traditional and digital media for individual clients and local studios.
- Designed original characters, stylized illustrations, vector assets, logos, portraits, mini-comics, custom apparel artwork, and visuals for a
range of surfaces.
- Created concept art, sprites, and background ideas for small indie game teams.
- Translated client briefs into polished visuals while managing revisions, schedule pressure, and remote communication.

Professional Achievements
- Participated in projects creating concept art for characters, sprites, and backgrounds for indie game studios.
- Completed several hundred commissioned orders and received consistently positive feedback on quality and reliability.

Education
Zhytomyr Applied College of Culture and Arts named after Ivan Ohienko | 2018 - 2022
Junior Specialist, Executive Artist, Director of Amateur Fine Arts Team, Teacher of Art School.
Relevant training: color theory, anatomy, composition, academic drawing, painting, computer graphics, calligraphy, materials study, teaching
methods, and varied artistic techniques.

Languages
Ukrainian (native) | Russian (native) | English (intermediate) | Polish (basic)

Open to Remote Work
Remote / Worldwide | Freelance / Full-time / Contract | Time zone flexible | Comfortable collaborating with international teams and adapting
to studio pipelines.

Valeriia Arapova - Resume