Illustrator with 10+ years of experience in digital illustration, character work, and visual storytelling for both children’s and adult publishing. I create engaging, concept-driven artwork across multiple styles and formats, from editorial to game visuals. I also design and produce 2D/3D assets for games and branding work, including book illustrations, mobile game art, surface patterns, icons, and logos. With strong tools experience and a client-focused approach, I turn project requirements into clear creative concepts from sketch to final delivery.…

Anna Steklyanova

Illustrator with 10+ years of experience in digital illustration, character work, and visual storytelling for both children’s and adult publishing. I create engaging, concept-driven artwork across multiple styles and formats, from editorial to game visuals. I also design and produce 2D/3D assets for games and branding work, including book illustrations, mobile game art, surface patterns, icons, and logos. With strong tools experience and a client-focused approach, I turn project requirements into clear creative concepts from sketch to final delivery.…

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Illustrator with 10+ years of experience in digital illustration, character work, and visual storytelling for both children’s and adult publishing. I create engaging, concept-driven artwork across multiple styles and formats, from editorial to game visuals.

I also design and produce 2D/3D assets for games and branding work, including book illustrations, mobile game art, surface patterns, icons, and logos. With strong tools experience and a client-focused approach, I turn project requirements into clear creative concepts from sketch to final delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Ukrainian
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Designer
December 1, 2022 - Present
Created book illustrations; produced 2D art for mobile games; developed surface pattern collections; designed icons, logos, and business cards; created designs for clothing, gift wrap, fabrics, bedding, phone cases, and other accessories.
3D Artist at Meanastronauts
December 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Worked on the game “Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders”. Prepared 3D models of characters, clothes, and props for Unreal Engine; collaborated using Plastic for version control and source code management; skinned clothes and characters in Blender; textured 3D models in Substance Painter; performed UV unwrapping; optimized and retopologized models; created low/high poly models for locations; gathered references and created 2D concept art in Photoshop.
Freelance 2D/3D Artist
August 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Created 3D models for games in Unity, including retopology, rigging, skinning, UV unwrapping, and texturing. Painted 2D graphics for games including “Hill jump racing” and “Uwiiizzz: snakes and ladders”. Illustrated and developed concepts (sketching and drawing), communicated with clients, troubleshot project issues, and designed business cards, icons, and logos.
2D Graphic Artist (Intern) at Design Studio Husarska
October 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Assisted in preparation of graphic materials; processed and retouched photos; prepared drawings for animation; created concepts for business cards; contributed to building the visual identity of the brand.

Education

Certificate at STEP IT Academy Warsaw
November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Master’s Degree at Art Therapy Pedagogical University of Cracow
October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree at Republic Art College in Tashkent
October 1, 2014 - July 31, 2017
College at Republic Art College in Tashkent
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013

Qualifications

3D Graphics Academy of Special Education in the name of Maria Grzegorzewska
November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services