I'm a 2D illustrator, character concept artist/designer, whose production focuses on fictional themes. I produce artworks for the entertainment industry, which also includes the publishing market and board games, in addition to creating characters (boards, concepts) for digital/analog games and animations. I am also a researcher in the Visual Arts and design field, with experience in secondary and higher education teaching.

Gio van Ni Costa

I'm a 2D illustrator, character concept artist/designer, whose production focuses on fictional themes. I produce artworks for the entertainment industry, which also includes the publishing market and board games, in addition to creating characters (boards, concepts) for digital/analog games and animations. I am also a researcher in the Visual Arts and design field, with experience in secondary and higher education teaching.

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I’m a 2D illustrator, character concept artist/designer, whose production focuses on fictional themes. I produce artworks for the entertainment industry, which also includes the publishing market and board games, in addition to creating characters (boards, concepts) for digital/analog games and animations. I am also a researcher in the Visual Arts and design field, with experience in secondary and higher education teaching.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

2D Illustrator - Graphic Designer at City Hall of João Pessoa
June 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Specialized in 2D illustration, graphic design, and art direction—creating visually engaging work across print and digital platforms.
Character Concept Artist at Cara Roja Studio
June 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Specialized in 2D illustration, graphic design, and art direction—creating visually engaging work across print and digital platforms.
Art Teacher at Colégio Século
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
High school Art History educator, fostering an understanding of artistic movements, cultural context, and visual analysis.
Art Director at 9Ideia Comunicação
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Developing creative art direction for impactful print and digital campaigns.
Art Director at Fale Comunicação
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Developing creative art direction for impactful print and digital campaigns.
Art Director at 9Ideia Comunicação
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Developing creative art direction for impactful print and digital campaigns.
Art Teacher at Gracom - School of Visual Effects
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Teaching the Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—to help students master digital design tools and creative workflows.
Graphic Designer at Convide Eventos
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing and producing print materials—including magazines, catalogs, and editorial layouts—using Adobe InDesign.

Education

Master in Visual Arts at Universidade Federal da Paraíba
February 2, 2020 - March 2, 2022
Master of Visual Arts at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design at Estácio de Sá University
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Activity – 3rd INTERSABERES CONGRESS ON ART, MUSEUMS, AND INCLUSION (3rd CIAMI) – 3rd Regional Meeting of ANPAP Northeast – Online Event
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Certificate of Monitors – 3rd INTERSABERES CONGRESS ON ART, MUSEUMS, AND INCLUSION (3rd CIAMI) – 3rd Regional Meeting of ANPAP Northeast – Online Event
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Certificate of Submission – 2nd INTERSABERES CONGRESS ON ART, MUSEUMS, AND INCLUSION
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Certificate of Participation – 2nd INTERSABERES CONGRESS ON ART, MUSEUMS, AND INCLUSION
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Organizing Committee – 3rd INTERSABERES CONGRESS ON ART, MUSEUMS, AND INCLUSION (3rd CIAMI) – 3rd Regional Meeting of ANPAP Northeast – Online Event
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Digital Painting
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Design of Female Characters for Comics
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Drawing Fundamentals
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Certificate of Participation – 30th National Meeting of ANPAP – (RE)EXISTENCES
November 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services
    paper Eleanora
    Eleanora is the human version of the demon Azazel: The princess of Hell. After being cut in the eye by her sister Celes (human version of The demon Astaroth)’ divine blades, and receiving the cursed crown, she lost the ability to become a demon again. 
Nox Arcana, Midnight Syndicate, Derek Fietcher, Peter Gundry, among others, are the musicians who inspired the work. Classical songs with gothic atmosphere… 
Celes is sentenced to death, she once lived as a demon from the depths, and her name was Astaroth. However, after questionable brainwashing, with batteries of psychological torture, she gradually became human. Her nature is a real mystery, no one knows what she is thinking. You just know that she is thinking. Thinking about your life purpose? What is known is that nowadays she invokes celestial creatures to close fissures from which other demons emerge…