I’m a concept artist with production-oriented experience in 3D pipelines, character design, and visual development for games and film. I specialize in realistic character concepts, art direction, and creating production-ready assets such as model sheets, turnarounds, textures, and UI visuals for Unity-based pipelines. I’ve collaborated with game designers, developers, and animators to deliver high-quality assets that fit within tight production schedules. As a mentor at The Art Nest Academy, I’ve led intensive mentorship programs, conducted portfolio reviews, and helped students pursue client-ready work and project approvals. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and enjoy building clear art guidelines, onboarding materials, and comprehensive production documentation.

Elena Usacheva

I’m a concept artist with production-oriented experience in 3D pipelines, character design, and visual development for games and film. I specialize in realistic character concepts, art direction, and creating production-ready assets such as model sheets, turnarounds, textures, and UI visuals for Unity-based pipelines. I’ve collaborated with game designers, developers, and animators to deliver high-quality assets that fit within tight production schedules. As a mentor at The Art Nest Academy, I’ve led intensive mentorship programs, conducted portfolio reviews, and helped students pursue client-ready work and project approvals. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and enjoy building clear art guidelines, onboarding materials, and comprehensive production documentation.

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I’m a concept artist with production-oriented experience in 3D pipelines, character design, and visual development for games and film. I specialize in realistic character concepts, art direction, and creating production-ready assets such as model sheets, turnarounds, textures, and UI visuals for Unity-based pipelines. I’ve collaborated with game designers, developers, and animators to deliver high-quality assets that fit within tight production schedules.

As a mentor at The Art Nest Academy, I’ve led intensive mentorship programs, conducted portfolio reviews, and helped students pursue client-ready work and project approvals. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and enjoy building clear art guidelines, onboarding materials, and comprehensive production documentation.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Concept Artist & Professional Development Mentor at The Art Nest Academy
September 1, 2023 - Present
Independent concept artist and mentor focusing on character concepts, production-oriented design, and portfolio development. Led portfolio reviews and client-acquisition guidance; created production-ready art packages and onboarding materials.
Graphic Designer at Küchen Driada
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Sole in-house graphic designer for a kitchen manufacturing company with over 200 showroom rooms. Performed photo batching and post-processing of 3D renderings. Maintained technical and brand documentation; developed the company’s visual identity. Produced print and digital marketing materials, UI assets, icons, and promotional visuals.
2D Artist (Freelance) at KAPS (Before Stans Assets)
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Created 2D assets for mobile games and applications; contributed to UI concepts, visual assets, and marketing materials. Supported concept development and visual consistency across projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Taras Shevchenko National Pedagogical University, Luhansk
September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014
Master's degree, Methodology of Fine Arts at South Federal University, Academy of Architecture and Arts, Rostov-on-Don
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

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