Hi, I'm Ioana Parau. Creative and detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of freelance artistic experience and 3 years in the game industry as a QA Tester. I am skilled in both concept art and quality assurance, blending a strong artistic vision with technical precision. I'm passionate about bringing an emotional impact to illustrations, immersive design, and collaborating with teams that empower creativity and innovation.

Ioana Parau

Hi, I'm Ioana Parau. Creative and detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of freelance artistic experience and 3 years in the game industry as a QA Tester. I am skilled in both concept art and quality assurance, blending a strong artistic vision with technical precision. I'm passionate about bringing an emotional impact to illustrations, immersive design, and collaborating with teams that empower creativity and innovation.

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Hi, I’m Ioana Parau. Creative and detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of freelance artistic experience and 3 years in the game industry as a QA Tester.

I am skilled in both concept art and quality assurance, blending a strong artistic vision with technical precision. I’m passionate about bringing an emotional impact to illustrations, immersive design, and collaborating with teams that empower creativity and innovation.

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Work Experience

QC Game Tester at Ubisoft Romania
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Conducted controlled and destructive testing with a focus on monetization systems, in-game shops, and currency balancing. Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, bug-free features. Designed and maintained detailed test executions and reports in Excel. Supported onboarding and mentoring of junior testers to ensure smooth integration. Took on leadership responsibilities in managing daily team tasks.
Freelance Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Created concept art, character designs, promotional posters, and product illustrations for diverse clients. Delivered client-focused artwork under tight deadlines while maintaining a unique creative style.
English Training Camp Facilitator at English Training Camp
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Co-managed camp activities ensuring smooth daily operations. Led engaging interactive lessons and workshops for children aged 3-18. Developed creative teaching methods to keep learning fun and memorable.
Freelance Artist at Freelance Artist
January 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Created concept art, character designs, promotional posters, and product illustrations for diverse clients. Delivered client-focused artwork under tight deadlines while maintaining a unique creative style.
Camp Facilitator at English Training Camp
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Co-managed camp activities ensuring smooth daily operations. Led engaging interactive lessons and workshops for children aged 3-18. Developed creative teaching methods to keep learning fun and memorable.

Education

Masters in Animation and Media Production at Sheffield Hallam
October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet