I am a highly versatile Senior 2D Artist and Animator with 10+ years of extensive experience in visual development and production. I merge strong aesthetic quality with product goals (UX/Conversion) and specialize in Motion Concept for fluid user experiences, ensuring strong visual consistency across diverse production pipelines. I excel at leading end-to-end production, from concept to final assets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-volume animation and brand visuals across web, mobile, and marketing channels. I’m excited to bring my versatility to a dynamic Senior Artist role that emphasizes product-focused visuals.…

Dmitrijs Smirnovs

I am a highly versatile Senior 2D Artist and Animator with 10+ years of extensive experience in visual development and production. I merge strong aesthetic quality with product goals (UX/Conversion) and specialize in Motion Concept for fluid user experiences, ensuring strong visual consistency across diverse production pipelines. I excel at leading end-to-end production, from concept to final assets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-volume animation and brand visuals across web, mobile, and marketing channels. I’m excited to bring my versatility to a dynamic Senior Artist role that emphasizes product-focused visuals.…

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I am a highly versatile Senior 2D Artist and Animator with 10+ years of extensive experience in visual development and production. I merge strong aesthetic quality with product goals (UX/Conversion) and specialize in Motion Concept for fluid user experiences, ensuring strong visual consistency across diverse production pipelines.

I excel at leading end-to-end production, from concept to final assets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-volume animation and brand visuals across web, mobile, and marketing channels. I’m excited to bring my versatility to a dynamic Senior Artist role that emphasizes product-focused visuals.

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Work Experience

Lead Artist / Visual Development at Dukascopy Bank SA
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Visual Consistency & Art Execution: Executed the core visual identity and stylistic requirements for over 180 episodes of visual content. Efficient Production Workflow: Managed the end-to-end creative pipeline, ensuring efficiency from initial concepts and storyboards through to final character creation, animation, and editing. High-Volume 2D Animation: Maintained high-volume production standards of animated assets, specializing in rigging and animation using Moho. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated production steps with a team of 3-5 contributors.
Freelance / Creative Generalist at Self-Employed / Freelance
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Product Art & Rapid Prototyping: Developed visual content (graphics, UI, animation) for 8 specialized Instagram/AR games. End-To-End Asset Creation: Provided full-cycle asset creation for diverse clients, from concept illustrations to final production assets (web/mobile).
Senior Illustrator / Creative Animator at Setupad
January 1, 2021 - November 16, 2025
Creative Marketing Execution: Directly supported Marketing Team's visual strategy and brand identity, delivering high-quality visual content across all platforms. End-To-End Motion Production: Executed the full production cycle of animated explainer and YouTube videos, from storyboarding to final editing. Visual Versatility: Designed and delivered a full spectrum of creatives (web, illustrations, print) ensuring brand consistency across all marketing channels.

Education

Architecture and Design at Saint Petersburg University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Foreign Languages and Literatures at Pushkin Lyceum
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Overdogs: Character Design & Visual Development for 2D PvP Shooter
    Visual development for "Overdogs," a fast-paced 3v3 2D PvP shooter. My responsibilities included creating the dynamic character lineup, ensuring strict design consistency across all heroes and in-game elements. This involved defining the distinct stylized aesthetic, developing key visual branding (logo and opening screen, as seen in the splash art), and guaranteeing cohesive visual integrity essential for a competitive game environment. The work aimed to deliver impactful visuals that enhance player engagement and brand recognition. illustrator logo…