I create personal videogame projects and contest submissions with a focus on character and background design. I especially love portrait-style character artwork inspired by celebrities like Selena, RuPaul, Madonna, and Katy Perry. My work spans character design, background design, and concept development for personal game projects and competition entries—turning ideas into polished visual concepts.

Hue Zugasti

I create personal videogame projects and contest submissions with a focus on character and background design. I especially love portrait-style character artwork inspired by celebrities like Selena, RuPaul, Madonna, and Katy Perry. My work spans character design, background design, and concept development for personal game projects and competition entries—turning ideas into polished visual concepts.

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I create personal videogame projects and contest submissions with a focus on character and background design. I especially love portrait-style character artwork inspired by celebrities like Selena, RuPaul, Madonna, and Katy Perry.

My work spans character design, background design, and concept development for personal game projects and competition entries—turning ideas into polished visual concepts.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Leader at Novotad
January 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led a creative team to develop engaging content and design characters for children's educational games.
Illustrator Freelance at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
I have worked for several animation and video game studios as a character and background illustrator. Projects included character design, storyboards, assets, and puppets.
Creative Leader at Kuroi Games
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
It was a startup I founded with a couple of video game developers. I later led less than a year, I worked as the creative leader for art projects, design, and the company philosophy.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
I have worked for several animation and video game studios as a character and background illustrator. I led projects for Essence Cartoon, Gpoky and some educational houses making storyboards, assets, puppets.
Creative Leader at Kurowi Games
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
I was a creative lead at a company focused on creating educational video games for children, guiding the design process and ensuring project alignment with company philosophy.
Freelance Illustrator at Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
I have worked for several animation and video game studios as a character and background illustrator, creating visual assets, storyboards, and puppets for diverse projects.
Freelancer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Worked on various freelance projects as an illustrator and designer, creating artworks for video games, comics, and digital media.
Lead Designer at Yogome Inc.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
I was dedicated to making educational video games for children. I was the lead designer in charge of the brand design, handbooks, videos, and educational content.
Lead Designer at Yogome Inc
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Responsible for leading game design for educational games, managing the brand design, and creating engaging visual content.
UI/UX Designer at ESDIE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Worked on user interface and experience design for various digital projects.
Lead Designer at ESIDE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
I was in charge of the art direction, leading a small team to improve quality and efficiency in designs.
Senior Illustrator at Essence Cartoon
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Worked as a senior illustrator creating backgrounds, storyboards, and character designs for animated series focusing on storytelling and enhancing visual narratives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Esanac Center
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts at Essex University
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Animation and Design at XYZ University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts at Esanera Cartoon
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education