I am a professional with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry, specializing in art direction, management of multidisciplinary creative teams, and visual asset development. I am passionate about video games and visual storytelling, with extensive hands-on experience in 2D art production and illustration. I have expertise in designing and implementing efficient art pipelines, collaborating closely with designers, programmers, and producers to ensure an agile and integrated workflow. Currently, I am seeking new challenges in creative direction, visual project leadership, or roles that appreciate my experience, expertise, and artistic vision. My career has also included teaching concept art, freelance illustration for well-known publishers, and speaking at industry events, further enriching my professional journey.

Pedro Gonçalo Guerreiro Potier

I am a professional with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry, specializing in art direction, management of multidisciplinary creative teams, and visual asset development. I am passionate about video games and visual storytelling, with extensive hands-on experience in 2D art production and illustration. I have expertise in designing and implementing efficient art pipelines, collaborating closely with designers, programmers, and producers to ensure an agile and integrated workflow. Currently, I am seeking new challenges in creative direction, visual project leadership, or roles that appreciate my experience, expertise, and artistic vision. My career has also included teaching concept art, freelance illustration for well-known publishers, and speaking at industry events, further enriching my professional journey.

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I am a professional with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry, specializing in art direction, management of multidisciplinary creative teams, and visual asset development. I am passionate about video games and visual storytelling, with extensive hands-on experience in 2D art production and illustration. I have expertise in designing and implementing efficient art pipelines, collaborating closely with designers, programmers, and producers to ensure an agile and integrated workflow.

Currently, I am seeking new challenges in creative direction, visual project leadership, or roles that appreciate my experience, expertise, and artistic vision. My career has also included teaching concept art, freelance illustration for well-known publishers, and speaking at industry events, further enriching my professional journey.

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Work Experience

Lead Artist at Marmalade Game Studio
February 28, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Leading the artistic development for video game projects, managing multidisciplinary creative teams, and ensuring high-quality visual assets production. Overseeing art direction and implementing efficient art pipelines closely collaborating with designers, programmers, and producers for a smooth workflow.
Concept Art Course Coordinator and Lecturer at Etic
July 1, 2017 - August 19, 2025
Coordinated and lectured a course focused on concept art, guiding students in digital media art, and sharing industry knowledge and techniques related to visual development.
2D Lead Artist at Biodroid Entertainment Group
May 31, 2015 - August 19, 2025
Led the 2D art team in the creation and development of visual assets for games, ensuring artistic quality and consistency across projects.
Concept Artist at Gameinvest
December 31, 2010 - August 19, 2025
Produced concept art and visuals for game development projects, supporting the creative vision and design teams.
Illustrator and Animator at Animanostra
May 31, 2005 - August 19, 2025
Created illustrations and animations for various multimedia and video game projects.
Videogame Illustrator and Animator at Dementartes
May 31, 2002 - August 19, 2025
Worked on illustration and animation tasks specific to video games.
2D Animator at Magic Toons
November 30, 2000 - August 19, 2025
Created 2D animations contributing to various video game and animation projects.
Lead Artist at Marmalade Game Studio
February 28, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Led art direction and visual development for video games, managing multidisciplinary creative teams and collaborating closely with designers, programmers, and producers to create efficient art pipelines and deliver integrated workflows for game projects.
Concept Art Course Coordinator and Lecturer at Etic
July 1, 2017 - August 19, 2025
Coordinated and lectured concept art courses, sharing expertise in art development for digital media and guiding students in developing concept artwork for games and digital productions.
2D Lead Artist at Biodroid Entertainment Group
May 1, 2015 - August 19, 2025
Led 2D art production efforts, creating visual assets, illustrations, and animations for video game projects, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling and maintaining artistic quality standards.
Concept Artist at Gameinvest
December 1, 2010 - August 19, 2025
Produced concept artwork to support game development projects, collaborating with teams to visualize characters, environments, and other game elements.
Illustrator and Animator at Animanostra
May 1, 2005 - August 19, 2025
Created illustrations and animations for varied projects, contributing to the studio's creative output in animation and multimedia.
Videogame Illustrator and Animator at Dementartes
May 1, 2002 - August 19, 2025
Produced illustrations and animations for video games, supporting game art production needs and enhancing visual storytelling.
2D Animator at Magic Toons
November 1, 2000 - August 19, 2025
Created 2D animation content for various multimedia projects, focusing on expressive visual storytelling and animation quality.

Education

High School Diploma at Escola Artística António Arroio, Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
1º Year Sculpture Degree at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade e Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Life Drawing I Course at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
High School Diploma at Escola Artística António Arroio, Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
1º Year Sculpture Degree at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Life Drawing I Course at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services