Hi, I’m Anthony Atherinos, a freelance illustrator and animator with a focus on concept art, character design, and stylised visuals for animation and games. I translate anatomy, posing, and environments into expressive storytelling across digital and traditional workflows, collaborating with brands and clients to deliver vivid artwork and compelling characters. I love crafting expressive poses and bold color palettes, and I thrive in fast-paced creative environments. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maya, and Unreal Engine, and I enjoy turning rough sketches into polished, production-ready art for print and screen.…

Anthony Atherinos

Hi, I’m Anthony Atherinos, a freelance illustrator and animator with a focus on concept art, character design, and stylised visuals for animation and games. I translate anatomy, posing, and environments into expressive storytelling across digital and traditional workflows, collaborating with brands and clients to deliver vivid artwork and compelling characters. I love crafting expressive poses and bold color palettes, and I thrive in fast-paced creative environments. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maya, and Unreal Engine, and I enjoy turning rough sketches into polished, production-ready art for print and screen.…

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Hi, I’m Anthony Atherinos, a freelance illustrator and animator with a focus on concept art, character design, and stylised visuals for animation and games. I translate anatomy, posing, and environments into expressive storytelling across digital and traditional workflows, collaborating with brands and clients to deliver vivid artwork and compelling characters.

I love crafting expressive poses and bold color palettes, and I thrive in fast-paced creative environments. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maya, and Unreal Engine, and I enjoy turning rough sketches into polished, production-ready art for print and screen.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created tailored visual branding packages for small businesses, including logos, signage, apparel, and identity assets. Currently developing and illustrating a children’s book inspired by historical Greek mythology. Produced 2D animation clips and digital content for social media campaigns, designed NFT artwork and visual assets for blockchain platforms, illustrated 250-frame narrative sequences for stock animation libraries, and developed logos and visual identity for various companies. Also designed and hand-painted a custom outdoor mural.
Graphic Designer at Winning Edge
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Developed custom branding and print-ready designs using Adobe Creative Suite. Specialized in typography, visual layout, and print formatting. Delivered concepts from sketch to final artwork for a range of client materials. Managed client briefs, revisions, and approvals under tight deadlines. Contributed to multiple in-house projects and managed team members to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes. Up-skilled in company software programs and printing/laser engraving machinery.
Retail Manager at My Chemist / Amcal
January 1, 2018 - Present
Oversaw team operations, customer service, and performance management. Developed strong organizational, time management, and communication skills while maintaining targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Designer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created tailored visual branding packages for small businesses, including logos, signage, apparel, and identity assets. Developed and illustrated a children’s book inspired by historical Greek mythology. Produced 2D animation clips and digital content for social media campaigns (Brand Society). Designed NFT artwork and visual assets for blockchain platforms (NFT Cryptora). Illustrated 250-frame narrative sequences for stock animation libraries (Wirestock). Developed logo and visual identity for Salona Restaurant and created logos and merchandise for mechanical and automotive companies. Designed and hand-painted a custom outdoor mural enhancing the space with impactful artwork.
Graphic Designer at Winning Edge
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Developed custom branding and print-ready designs using Adobe Creative Suite, specializing in typography, visual layout, and print formatting. Delivered concepts from sketch to final artwork for diverse client-facing materials. Managed client briefs, revisions, and approvals under tight deadlines. Contributed to in-house projects and managed team members to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes. Gained proficiency in company software programs and printing/laser engraving machinery.
Retail Manager at My Chemist / Amcal
January 1, 2018 - Present
Oversaw team operations, customer service, and performance management. Developed strong organisational, time management, and communication skills. Maintained targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Illustrator & Animator at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Create character illustrations and stylised artwork from rough sketches through to polished color finals. Develop expressive poses, anatomy, and visual storytelling. Work across digital and traditional illustration workflows. Adapt visuals to suit different brands, briefs, and creative directions. Collaborate directly with clients, incorporating feedback and revisions efficiently. Deliver production-ready artwork suitable for digital, print, merchandise, and visual media.
Junior Graphic Designer at Winning Edge Presentations
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Create character illustrations and stylised artwork from rough sketches through to polished color finals. Develop expressive poses, anatomy, and visual storytelling. Work across both digital and traditional illustration workflows. Adapt visuals to suit different brands, briefs, and creative directions. Collaborate directly with clients, incorporating feedback and revisions efficiently. Deliver production-ready artwork suitable for digital, print, merchandise, and visual media.
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustrator and animator creating concept art, character design, and stylised illustration for animation and games; develops storyboards, visual assets, and showreels; collaborates with clients to translate briefs into polished artworks; manages multiple projects and delivers production-ready artwork across digital and traditional workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Animation & Special Effects at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Animation & Special Effects at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Animation & Special Effects (Distinction) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Animation & Special Effects (Distinction) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Certificate II in Screen and Media (Distinction)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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