I’m Caitlin Navo, a character artist and illustrator driven by visual storytelling and a genuine desire to create high-quality work. I focus on character concepting and illustration, bringing ideas to life with clean design, strong visual consistency, and attention to the detail that make characters memorable.

Caitlin Navo

I’m Caitlin Navo, a character artist and illustrator driven by visual storytelling and a genuine desire to create high-quality work. I focus on character concepting and illustration, bringing ideas to life with clean design, strong visual consistency, and attention to the detail that make characters memorable.

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I’m Caitlin Navo, a character artist and illustrator driven by visual storytelling and a genuine desire to create high-quality work. I focus on character concepting and illustration, bringing ideas to life with clean design, strong visual consistency, and attention to the detail that make characters memorable.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator / Character Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Created straight-forward and engaging social media illustrations and produced character-focused artwork for client needs. Developed infographics for specified horror film projects and created gift-worthy award-winning pieces for graphic illustration work.
3D Modeler-Ready Character Artist (Commissions/Animation Assets) at Sanbag Studios
February 20, 2022 - January 20, 2023
Created character artwork to provide for a 3D modeler’s use, including targeting crosshair and health bar elements. Produced 2D animated action/bubble description sequences, sketched design ideas from directors’ specifications, and turned rough concepts into full-color illustrations that met client expectations. Contributed creative input during team meetings for new project ideas.
Animation Frame Artist / Background Artist at Universal Phoenix Group
January 1, 2022 - March 20, 2022
Rendered color and shading animation frames for a character-focused animation project. Drew faux comic covers for a character created within the company, intended for NFT utilization, and collaborated with directors and other artists to keep design elements consistent. Produced background layout art for animation frames using tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and edited existing artwork by adding details and adjusting colors per project specifications.

Education

BFA - Digital Arts at Louisiana State University and A&M College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Dean's List (every semester)
January 1, 2017 - September 3, 2026
Coke-A-Cola Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2017 - September 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education