Alvaro León

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I’m a senior illustrator and visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience creating character-driven artwork for books, games, and editorial projects.

About

I’m a senior illustrator and visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience creating character-driven artwork for books, games, and editorial projects. I specialize in expressive character design, emotionally grounded storytelling, and cohesive visual worlds that resonate with young and multicultural audiences. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I bring a strong sensitivity to bilingual narratives and culturally diverse themes. My background in narrative illustration and art direction allows me to develop consistent visual styles across full-length projects, from cover art to interior spreads, ensuring each image supports the emotional arc of the story. I work independently, communicate clearly, and collaborate closely with writers to translate meaningful stories into engaging, age-appropriate visuals ready for print and digital publication.

  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education

Projects · 1

Youth Fantasy Adventure about Unity and Growth.

Legendar is a stylized fantasy saga centered on young apprentices training to understand courage, responsibility, and cooperation in a world shaped by ancient divisions.
Set in the mystical forest of Sibertix, the story follows a group of young characters as they learn to navigate rivalry, friendship, and trust across once-separated clans. Guided by their mentor, they face challenges that test not only their strength, but their empathy and ability to work together.

While the world of Legendar includes adventure and mythological elements, its core themes focus on unity, compassion, and the emotional growth that comes from bridging differences between cultures and communities.

As Art Director and Illustrator, I developed a cohesive visual language that balanced wonder and clarity, ensuring expressive characters, accessible storytelling, and a world that resonates with young audiences while supporting meaningful narrative themes.

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  • Art Director
  • Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist

Work experience· 11 roles

Concept Artist / Illustrator (later Lead Artist) · Amber StudioMay 2023 – May 2023 · 1 mo

Designed characters, props, and environments for Coin Heist. Promoted to Lead Artist, mentoring junior concept artists. Delivered core visuals for Guild of Guardians and King David’s Battles. Produced storyboards for Angry Birds Next. Ensured designs aligned with gameplay and animation needs.

Art Director / Concept Artist / Illustrator · LegendarApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Redesigned characters and environments, increasing user engagement by 40%. Established a visual vision for book and mobile game, directed 2D/3D art teams, and implemented a Kanban pipeline, raising team productivity by 15%.

Concept Artist / Illustrator / Art Director · LegendarApr 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Redesigned characters and environments, increasing user engagement by 40%. Promoted to Art Director, establishing visual vision for book and mobile game. Directed 2D/3D art teams and implemented Kanban pipeline, raising team productivity by 15%. Collaborated with writers, designers, and programmers to deliver cohesive storytelling.

Concept Artist / Illustrator / Art Director · LegendarApr 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos
Concept Artist / Illustrator · We Are RoyaleFeb 2023 – Feb 2023 · 1 mo
Concept Artist / Illustrator · We Are RoyaleAug 2022 – Feb 2023 · 7 mos
Concept Artist and Illustrator · We Are RoyaleAug 2022 – Feb 2023 · 7 mos
Concept Artist / Illustrator (later Lead Artist) · Amber StudioMay 2020 – May 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education· 5

BA · Centro Universitario de Arte, Arquitectura y Diseño (University for Art, Architecture and Design – University of Guadalajara)2000 – 2004
BA in Graphic Design · Centro Universitario de Arte, Arquitectura y Diseño – University of Guadalajara2000 – 2004
BA in Graphic Design · Centro Universitario de Arte, Arquitectura y Diseño2000 – 2004
BA in Graphic Design · Centro Universitario de Arte, Arquitectura y Diseño2000 – 2004

Certifications and awards· 9

Video Editing & Content Creation – Certified training in social media marketing (ID: 14410228)2030 – 2025
Unreal Engine – Online Course2025
Video Editing & Content Creation – Certified training2030 – 2025
Unreal Engine – Online Course2025 – 2026

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