I currently work as a freelance illustrator, with experience in comic books, webcomics, and visual storytelling. I specialize in storyboarding, line art, and character design. I also create fan art, as well as poster and book cover illustrations. I'm open to full-time opportunities as an illustrator or comic artist. I’m also available for freelance collaborations on any creative project you might have. Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn Appreciate you taking the time to drop by!

Irfan Faisal Puteno

I currently work as a freelance illustrator, with experience in comic books, webcomics, and visual storytelling. I specialize in storyboarding, line art, and character design. I also create fan art, as well as poster and book cover illustrations. I'm open to full-time opportunities as an illustrator or comic artist. I’m also available for freelance collaborations on any creative project you might have. Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn Appreciate you taking the time to drop by!

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I currently work as a freelance illustrator, with experience in comic books, webcomics, and visual storytelling. I specialize in storyboarding, line art, and character design. I also create fan art, as well as poster and book cover illustrations.

I’m open to full-time opportunities as an illustrator or comic artist. I’m also available for freelance collaborations on any creative project you might have.

Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn
Appreciate you taking the time to drop by!

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
October 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with a creative team to develop a webcomic submission for the Webtoon 2025 contest, contributing 50% of the overall work, including concept development, illustration style, and character design execution. Participated in multiple international illustration competitions, including those held by Digimap, Clip Studio Paint, and Blibli, showcasing original artworks and gaining recognition among global creative communities. Successfully completed multiple client projects ranging from posters to book covers, creating high-quality fanart illustrations for popular series such as Squid Game and The Boys, tailored to various digital and print media formats.
Senior Illustrator at Sugarnuts Indonesia, Malang
October 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Managed a team of 2 illustrators and 1 intern to deliver two large-scale comic projects within a one-month timeline, ensuring efficient collaboration and on-time completion of high-quality visual assets. Played a key role in designing over 20 character concepts along with two major environments for the mobile game project Soleland, contributing significantly to the game's visual development and creative direction. Improved overall team efficiency by 20% by adopting and integrating new tools, including Clip Studio Paint and ChatGPT, streamlining the creative process through enhanced workflow and productivity.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
October 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Joined a freelance illustration team to develop concept artwork for a card game and icon set, contributing to the visual design direction and ensuring consistency across gameplay elements.
Internship Illustrator at Sugarnuts Indonesia, Malang
November 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Developed multiple new illustration models tailored for clients in the fashion retail and card game industries, delivering fresh visual concepts that enhanced brand identity and product appeal.
Internship 2D Animator and Illustrator at Mocca Animation Studio, Malang
June 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Completed a specialized training program to become a 2D Junior Animator, gaining foundational skills in animation principles, rigging, and motion workflows using industry-standard tools. Participated in a freelance program creating 2D motion animations for YouTube content, producing engaging visual assets that enhanced storytelling and viewer retention on digital platforms. Contributed to the development of a mobile game by designing over 30 character assets, working collaboratively with a team to deliver high-quality visuals within a one-month production timeline.

Education

Bachelor degree in Graphic Design at Brawijaya University
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certificate Of Competence BNSP
July 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
TOEFL ITP
July 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Microsoft Office Desktop Application
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025

Industry Experience

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