Hi, I'm Alina Kurbatova, a concept artist and illustrator focused on creating custom backgrounds for serialized animation projects. I enjoy turning briefs and storyboards into atmospheric environments that support storytelling. With experience collaborating in indie teams, I value meeting deadlines, clear client communication, and a strong eye for detail. I also work across 2D illustration and 3D programs to bring ideas to life.…

Alina Kurbatova

Hi, I'm Alina Kurbatova, a concept artist and illustrator focused on creating custom backgrounds for serialized animation projects. I enjoy turning briefs and storyboards into atmospheric environments that support storytelling. With experience collaborating in indie teams, I value meeting deadlines, clear client communication, and a strong eye for detail. I also work across 2D illustration and 3D programs to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Alina Kurbatova, a concept artist and illustrator focused on creating custom backgrounds for serialized animation projects. I enjoy turning briefs and storyboards into atmospheric environments that support storytelling.

With experience collaborating in indie teams, I value meeting deadlines, clear client communication, and a strong eye for detail. I also work across 2D illustration and 3D programs to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Shadow Palette 2d animation studio
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Participated in a project focused on producing a serialized animated series; drew backgrounds for animation based on storyboards and brief descriptions; collaborated with a team to fulfill client requests and meet deadlines.
Illustrator at Shadow Palette 2d animation studio
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Illustrated finished backdrops for Mr. Beast animation, based on provided rough animation and storyboard; worked on a humorous dark parody.
Illustrator at Shadow Palette 2d animation studio
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Illustrated finished backdrops for Danny animation, based on provided rough animation and storyboard.

Education

Bachelor in Graphic Design at Vistula University
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Specialty “Design” Faculty of Architectural Construction and Design. English-speaking program.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education
    paper Danny and the Dragon Eggs
    This project was different from the attention. The backgrounds were more picturesque and lacked visuals. Although the initial demo considered using line art. It primarily revolved around a little boy who fancies himself a wizard and sets off on an adventure to find a dragon egg. animator illustrator…
    paper Backgroung for 2d Animation
    Mr. Beast 10 days in a coffin challenge animation I was given two characters and a brief description of their environment. The task was to create a single, short guide to ensure a consistent style throughout the animation. This included a color palette and brief explanations on how to achieve the desired effect. illustrator animator…
    paper Creature Concept Design
    This particular creature was designed for an already developed alien setting on a luminescent planet. The planet project was created by me and my mother, who intended to design flora and fauna for an alien world in 3D. Over time, small creatures were added to the ecosystem. The main task was to design a large predator that could naturally fit into this world and hunt those creatures. By analyzing the surrounding fauna and the animals it was supposed to prey on, a visual direction for the predator was developed. illustrator concept alien creature…