Hi, I'm Davide Ferrua, a 24-year-old illustrator and visual designer from Turin, Italy. I come from a background in graphic design, illustration and visual arts, and I refine and expand these skills through studies and personal projects. My main sources of inspiration come from the world of music, which fuels an innovative approach to my work. In any team, I value an open exchange of ideas and a fertile ground to grow my creative path. I strive to bring a focused, professional method and approach to projects, and I enjoy collaborating in dynamic environments that push me to learn and adapt.

Davide Ferrua

Hi, I'm Davide Ferrua, a 24-year-old illustrator and visual designer from Turin, Italy. I come from a background in graphic design, illustration and visual arts, and I refine and expand these skills through studies and personal projects. My main sources of inspiration come from the world of music, which fuels an innovative approach to my work. In any team, I value an open exchange of ideas and a fertile ground to grow my creative path. I strive to bring a focused, professional method and approach to projects, and I enjoy collaborating in dynamic environments that push me to learn and adapt.

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Hi, I’m Davide Ferrua, a 24-year-old illustrator and visual designer from Turin, Italy. I come from a background in graphic design, illustration and visual arts, and I refine and expand these skills through studies and personal projects. My main sources of inspiration come from the world of music, which fuels an innovative approach to my work.

In any team, I value an open exchange of ideas and a fertile ground to grow my creative path. I strive to bring a focused, professional method and approach to projects, and I enjoy collaborating in dynamic environments that push me to learn and adapt.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director – Mobile Game Development at Hypercritic
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led the game's visual direction, created character concepts, and oversaw graphic consistency across the development team.
Art Director and Cartoonist at TEMPOZERO Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed, participated in and directed the creation of the magazine's last two issues, coordinating visual identity with the team.
Freelance Illustrator and Character Designer
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Produced commissioned illustrations and character designs for private clients and underground publications.
Game Concept Artist at Various video game projects
May 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Created character concepts, environments and objects with a team of programmers and 3D artists to develop mobile game demos.

Education

Illustration and Visual Design at European Institute of Design (IED), Turin, Italy
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2024
Course in Concept Art for Video Games at Event Horizon School
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Audiovisual and Multimedia Disciplines at Primo High School of Art, Turin
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education