Hi, I’m Mojtaba Aryan, a concept artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in character design, concept art, and matte painting, with experience across studios and freelance projects. I blend traditional art with 3D tooling to bring ideas to life and tell visual stories. I’m proficient with Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender, Maya, Unreal, Substance Painter, Houdini, and more, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft compelling visuals.

Mojtaba Aryan

Hi, I’m Mojtaba Aryan, a concept artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in character design, concept art, and matte painting, with experience across studios and freelance projects. I blend traditional art with 3D tooling to bring ideas to life and tell visual stories. I’m proficient with Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender, Maya, Unreal, Substance Painter, Houdini, and more, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft compelling visuals.

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Hi, I’m Mojtaba Aryan, a concept artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in character design, concept art, and matte painting, with experience across studios and freelance projects.

I blend traditional art with 3D tooling to bring ideas to life and tell visual stories. I’m proficient with Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender, Maya, Unreal, Substance Painter, Houdini, and more, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft compelling visuals.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Turkish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Character Designer at SawHorse Co.
January 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Responsible for creating and refining character designs for various projects, collaborating with art directors to develop visual style and assets.
Freelance Concept Artist at SawHorse studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created concept art and asset designs for client projects; collaborated with team to establish visual direction and deliverables.
Senior Concept Artist at Agora Studio
December 31, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Developed visual concepts for projects, translating briefs into character, environment, and prop designs. Collaborated with art directors and producers to establish consistent art direction and high visual quality. Produced iterations, mood boards, and quick sketches to support pre-production and storytelling.
Senior Concept Artist at Agora Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led concept art efforts, produced character and environment concepts, and contributed to storyboard and concept pipelines.
Freelance Concept Artist at A gora studio
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Concept art production for multiple projects; mood boards, environment exploration, and asset development.
Freelance Concept Artist at Agora Studio
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Delivered concept art, asset ideation, and visual development for multiple projects; worked closely with directors and art leads to shape creative direction.
Senior Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist at White Bridge Vfx
December 31, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Created concept art and storyboards for VFX projects, defined art direction and asset libraries, and collaborated with directors, animators, and producers to ensure cohesive visuals and efficient production workflow.
Senior Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist / Matte Painter at White Bridge VFX
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created concept art, storyboard visuals, and matte painting for production pipelines, collaborating with directors and VFX teams.
Senior Concept Artist/Matte Painter/Storyboard Artist at White Bridge studio
January 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Led concept art production, matte painting, and storyboard work; contributed to art direction and production pipelines.
Senior Concept Artist / Matte Painter / Storyboard Artist at White Bridge Studio
January 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Led concept art, matte painting, and storyboard tasks; collaborated with production to define visuals, set mood, and plan asset creation.
Freelance Concept Artist
December 31, 2020 - September 18, 2025
Provided concept art for multiple clients with focus on character design and world-building across 2D and 3D workflows; delivered high-quality assets on tight deadlines and adapted styles to fit project needs.
Freelance Concept Artist
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Provided concept art, character design, and visual development for multiple clients; delivered timely assets for pre-production.
Senior Concept Artist at Ghost Phoenix studio
January 1, 2020 - October 5, 2025
Senior concept artistry for multiple projects; collaboration with directors and art teams.
Senior Concept Artist at Ghost Phoenix Studio
January 1, 2020 - October 5, 2025
Senior concept art creation and visual development; mentored junior artists and collaborated with teams to maintain art direction.
Senior Concept Artist at Dream Rain Studio
December 31, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Senior Concept Artist contributing to game and film concept art, designing characters, environments, and props; collaborated with art leads to align with overall direction and project milestones.
Senior Concept Artist at Dream Rain Studio
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Senior concept artist creating characters and concepts for animation projects; contributed to world-building and visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist/Illustrator/3D Artist at Badkoobeh Advertising Agency
January 1, 2017 - October 5, 2025
Storyboard illustration and 3D asset work for advertising campaigns.
Storyboard Artist / Illustrator / 3D Artist at Badkoobeh Advertising Agency
January 1, 2017 - October 5, 2025
Storyboard, illustration, and 3D artwork for advertising campaigns; produced assets for pitches and campaigns.
3D Modeler/Texture Artist at Azarang studio
January 1, 2015 - October 5, 2025
3D modeling and texture work for product visuals and animations.
Concept Artist at Hoorakhsh studio
January 1, 2012 - October 5, 2025
Concept art development for various projects across genres.
3D Modeler / Texture Artist at Azarang Studio
January 1, 2012 - October 5, 2025
3D modeling and texture artist responsibilities; built assets and prepared for production pipelines.

Education

Bachelor of art at Applied Science and Technology
October 29, 2024 - October 29, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Animation) at Applied Science & Technology University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Animation) at Applied Science & Technology University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

Qualifications

Bachelors of Animation, Applied Science and Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Bachelors of Animation (Applied Science and Technology)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services