Olga Ciob

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I’m Olga Ciob, a Senior Character Concept Artist and Art Director who brings stylized characters and story-driven worlds to life.

About

I’m Olga Ciob, a Senior Character Concept Artist and Art Director who brings stylized characters and story-driven worlds to life. With 15+ years in games and illustration, I create memorable, expressive characters and thrive in collaborative, remote teams.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanFluent
  • RussianAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Professional Services

Projects · 4

Cake Lab is a playful casual game where players mix and match ingredients to create colorful cakes and desserts. Featuring whimsical visuals and engaging mechanics, the game blends creativity with light-hearted fun, inviting players to experiment with sweet combinations in a cheerful, candy-inspired world. illustrator artdirector artist conceptart

  • Art Director
  • Concept Artist

Candy Run is a casual mobile game developed in collaboration with programmer Radu Banea and released by Square Heads Games. The game features a dynamic endless-runner experience where players navigate a character through vibrant candy-themed environments, collecting treats and avoiding obstacles to achieve high scores. Designed with playful visuals and intuitive controls, Candy Run offers fun, accessible gameplay on both the App Store and Google Play

  • Art Director
  • Artist

Rollin Eggz is a colorful casual game developed by Square Heads Games and released on Nintendo Switch in 2019. It challenges players to collect falling eggs while avoiding rotten ones, featuring three engaging game modes and three playable characters. With vibrant visuals and light-hearted gameplay, the title offers a fun, family-friendly experience that combines classic arcade mechanics with stylized art and playful character design.

  • Art Director
  • Artist

Developed by Square Heads Games and published by Carbon Accelerator.

  • Art Director
  • Concept Artist

Work experience· 8 roles

Art Director · Seedify.fundJan 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Led character and environment concept art projects, defining visual identity across digital products; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality illustrations aligned with art guidelines.

Art Director / Associate · Alien Pixel StudiosJan 2017 – Dec 2021 · 5 yrs

Led a team of 16 artists and animators, guiding character and environment art from concept to live operations; ensured visual consistency across assets and maintained art style guidelines.

Founder / Art Director · Square Heads GamesFeb 2015 – Oct 2023 · 8 yrs 9 mos

Founded an indie game studio, leading all visual development and character design pipelines; oversaw concept art, character creation, animation, and team management for multiple game projects.

2D Artist · IntenseLife AGJan 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Graphic Artist / 2D Artist · AMC Pixel FactoryFeb 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs
Graphic Artist · 2D Advanced Mobile ApplicationsJan 2008 – Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo
2D Pixel Artist · EA MobileJul 2006 – Dec 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos
Illustrator / Character Designer · Antea / Castile Distribution SRL / Hiparion / Domus MagazineJan 2002 – Jan 2006 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master’s in Scenography and Costume Design · National Art University, Bucharest, Romania2004 – 2006
Bachelor's in Painting · University of Art and Design, Cluj-Napoca, Romania2000 – 2004
High School Diploma · Art High School 'Octav Bancila', Iasi, Romania1996 – 2000

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