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.…

Olga Ciob

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.…

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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. With 15+ years in games and illustration, I create memorable, expressive characters and thrive in collaborative, remote teams.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Director at Seedify.fund
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
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.
Founder / Art Director at Square Heads Games
February 1, 2015 - October 1, 2023
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.
Art Director / Associate at Alien Pixel Studios
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
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.
2D Artist at IntenseLife AG
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Designed characters, environments, 2D animations, and game assets.
Graphic Artist / 2D Artist at AMC Pixel Factory
February 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Created character and environment designs for multiple projects; contributed to asset pipelines and visual development.
Graphic Artist at 2D Advanced Mobile Applications
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Produced pixel art and 2D animations for mobile games, including character assets.
2D Pixel Artist at EA Mobile
July 1, 2006 - December 1, 2007
2D pixel art for Harry Potter titles and related projects.
Illustrator / Character Designer at Antea / Castile Distribution SRL / Hiparion / Domus Magazine
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Illustrated children’s books, educational materials, and game props; designed characters for e-learning and project-based assignments.

Education

Master’s in Scenography and Costume Design at National Art University, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's in Painting at University of Art and Design, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
High School Diploma at Art High School 'Octav Bancila', Iasi, Romania
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services
    uniE621 Cake Lab
    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…
    paper Candy Run

    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

    paper Rolling Eggz

    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.