Hi, I’m Tamara Ayala, a freelance illustrator and character designer based in San Luis, Argentina. I specialize in creating original characters for video games, stories, and personal commissions, adapting my style to meet various client needs ranging from children's books to manga and stylized realism. Passionate about character creation, I bring emotional depth and visual consistency to all my work. With over 7 years of experience in freelance illustration, I have worked on video games, comics, and personal projects. My skills span digital and traditional illustration, character design with and without narrative complexity, visual world building, and development of visual styles for diverse projects. I am committed to client communication, teamwork, and professional management of deadlines.

Tamara Ayala

Hi, I’m Tamara Ayala, a freelance illustrator and character designer based in San Luis, Argentina. I specialize in creating original characters for video games, stories, and personal commissions, adapting my style to meet various client needs ranging from children's books to manga and stylized realism. Passionate about character creation, I bring emotional depth and visual consistency to all my work. With over 7 years of experience in freelance illustration, I have worked on video games, comics, and personal projects. My skills span digital and traditional illustration, character design with and without narrative complexity, visual world building, and development of visual styles for diverse projects. I am committed to client communication, teamwork, and professional management of deadlines.

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Hi, I’m Tamara Ayala, a freelance illustrator and character designer based in San Luis, Argentina. I specialize in creating original characters for video games, stories, and personal commissions, adapting my style to meet various client needs ranging from children’s books to manga and stylized realism. Passionate about character creation, I bring emotional depth and visual consistency to all my work.

With over 7 years of experience in freelance illustration, I have worked on video games, comics, and personal projects. My skills span digital and traditional illustration, character design with and without narrative complexity, visual world building, and development of visual styles for diverse projects. I am committed to client communication, teamwork, and professional management of deadlines.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator – Character Design at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creation of original characters for video games, stories, and personal commissions. Adaptation to different styles according to client needs, including children's books, manga, and stylized realism. Participation in visual world building processes. Commission work with clients from Argentina and abroad. Independent management of deadlines, deliveries, and communication.
Character Designer at Kilgor: The Succubus World (RPG)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creation of original character designs for an RPG-style video game with visual novel scenes. Development of expressive visuals, clothing design, and narrative consistency.
Character, Sprite & CG Designer at Coffee Bean Cafe (Unfinished Visual Novel)
January 1, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Creation of original character designs for a visual novel game, including multiple facial expressions and clothing variations. Development of key CG illustrations for important scenes in the game.

Education

Bachelor of Art and visual comunication at Urquiza School, Entre Rios, Argentina
March 20, 2008
I completed high school at an art and audiovisual school.
Fashion Design at Roberto Piazza
August 18, 2015
I studied fashion design for two years, but for personal reasons I couldn't finish it
High School Diploma in Communication, Arts, and Design at E.S. Nº1 “Raúl J. Chappuis” – Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Fashion Design Studies (Incomplete) at Instituto Roberto Piazza
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education