Ilya Viryachev

I’m Ilya Viryachev, an Art Director and Concept Artist with 15+ years of experience across animation and video games. I focus on character and environment design, and my background in 3D animation helps me communicate clearly with multiple departments to support the overall vision of a project.

I’ve led and contributed to high-end productions at studios including Sony Pictures Animation, Blizzard Entertainment, and Atomic Cartoons, working across concept development, visual development supervision, coaching artists, and stepping into art director or concept roles as production needs evolve. I’m also known for building strong cross-stakeholder communication channels, planning ahead for upcoming art requirements, and developing distinctive art styles through consistent practice in both digital and traditional mediums.