I am a friendly and highly enthusiastic Games Art & Design graduate with 5+ years of collaborative experience in freelance illustration and design. I have a strong foundation in traditional art and expertise using modern digital tools to create game-inspired artwork rooted in my love for video games, cinema, literature, and fantasy. I earned a first for a diverse range of university projects, producing work from minimalist board and card game designs to game-ready digital assets including character design, 3D modelling, and texture creation. I also lead with clear communication, producing commissioned work that meets client expectations while maintaining a strong artistic style.

Isabella Calamita

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I am a friendly and highly enthusiastic Games Art & Design graduate with 5+ years of collaborative experience in freelance illustration and design. I have a strong foundation in traditional art and expertise using modern digital tools to create game-inspired artwork rooted in my love for video games, cinema, literature, and fantasy. I earned a first for a diverse range of university projects, producing work from minimalist board and card game designs to game-ready digital assets including character design, 3D modelling, and texture creation. I also lead with clear communication, producing commissioned work that meets client expectations while maintaining a strong artistic style.

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I am a friendly and highly enthusiastic Games Art & Design graduate with 5+ years of collaborative experience in freelance illustration and design. I have a strong foundation in traditional art and expertise using modern digital tools to create game-inspired artwork rooted in my love for video games, cinema, literature, and fantasy.

I earned a first for a diverse range of university projects, producing work from minimalist board and card game designs to game-ready digital assets including character design, 3D modelling, and texture creation. I also lead with clear communication, producing commissioned work that meets client expectations while maintaining a strong artistic style.

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Work Experience

VP Social and President at BSU Societies
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Served as President and previously Head of Social Media for the society. Created illustrated mascots and anime-inspired promotional graphics, managed the society’s online presence, organised events, and oversaw committee operations and finances.
Society/Program Work (Education period) at East Sussex College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced commissioned artwork with a focus on clear communication to meet client expectations. Worked across illustration and design outputs.

Education

BA (Hons) Games Art & Design at University of Brighton
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Games Art & Design at University of Brighton
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma - Animation and Illustration
September 24, 2020 - June 6, 2022
First-class degree (BA (Hons) Games Art & Design)
January 1, 2023 - July 9, 2026
Distinction - Level 3 Diploma (Animation and Illustration)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
7 GCSE’s - Grade Level 6 and above
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other