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Hi, I’m Robert Kostadinov. I’m a versatile freelance artist based between Bulgaria and Chicago, with a focus on illustration, animation, and visual design. I have a strong foundation in anatomy, perspective, and color theory, and I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy tackling a variety of projects from comics like Fly Samurai to fan-art posters, and I’m comfortable working remotely with clients worldwide. I’m collaborative, adaptable, and driven by problem-solving. I’ve built an audience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and X, with thousands of followers and tens of thousands of views in recent months. My work blends technical craft with creative exploration, and I’m always eager to learn and grow.…Hi, I’m Robert Kostadinov. I’m a versatile freelance artist based between Bulgaria and Chicago, with a focus on illustration, animation, and visual design. I have a strong foundation in anatomy, perspective, and color theory, and I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy tackling a variety of projects from comics like Fly Samurai to fan-art posters, and I’m comfortable working remotely with clients worldwide. I’m collaborative, adaptable, and driven by problem-solving. I’ve built an audience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and X, with thousands of followers and tens of thousands of views in recent months. My work blends technical craft with creative exploration, and I’m always eager to learn and grow.

Robert Kostadinov

Comic Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Storyboard Artist, +7

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Hi, I’m Robert Kostadinov. I’m a versatile freelance artist based between Bulgaria and Chicago, with a focus on illustration, animation, and visual design. I have a strong foundation in anatomy, perspective, and color theory, and I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy tackling a variety of projects from comics like Fly Samurai to fan-art posters, and I’m comfortable working remotely with clients worldwide. I’m collaborative, adaptable, and driven by problem-solving. I’ve built an audience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and X, with thousands of followers and tens of thousands of views in recent months. My work blends technical craft with creative exploration, and I’m always eager to learn and grow.…Hi, I’m Robert Kostadinov. I’m a versatile freelance artist based between Bulgaria and Chicago, with a focus on illustration, animation, and visual design. I have a strong foundation in anatomy, perspective, and color theory, and I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy tackling a variety of projects from comics like Fly Samurai to fan-art posters, and I’m comfortable working remotely with clients worldwide. I’m collaborative, adaptable, and driven by problem-solving. I’ve built an audience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and X, with thousands of followers and tens of thousands of views in recent months. My work blends technical craft with creative exploration, and I’m always eager to learn and grow.

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Hi, I’m Robert Kostadinov. I’m a versatile freelance artist based between Bulgaria and Chicago, with a focus on illustration, animation, and visual design. I have a strong foundation in anatomy, perspective, and color theory, and I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy tackling a variety of projects from comics like Fly Samurai to fan-art posters, and I’m comfortable working remotely with clients worldwide.

I’m collaborative, adaptable, and driven by problem-solving. I’ve built an audience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and X, with thousands of followers and tens of thousands of views in recent months. My work blends technical craft with creative exploration, and I’m always eager to learn and grow.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Bulgarian

Advanced

Japanese

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self Employed (Remote)

September 1, 2013 - Present

Illustrator, content creator, editor, marketer, character designer; built an audience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and X; personal projects include the Fly Samurai comic and fan-art poster series; strong foundation in anatomy, perspective, color theory; proficient with Adobe Creative Suite; known for adaptability and problem solving.

Licensed Benefits Advisor at OneDigital

January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025

Conducting client reviews to ensure benefits fit their needs; built a book of business with a 30% sales conversion; maintained high daily availability and demonstrated strong time management.

English Teacher at JET Program

February 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025

Middle School English Teacher in Ama, Japan; facilitated cross-cultural collaboration and language learning; participated in community activities; advanced Japanese language skills (N3 level) and documented landscapes and still life in sketchbooks.

Dispute Investigations Agent / Fraud Operations High Risk Escalations Specialist at CHIME BANK (Robert Half Temp)

January 1, 2022 - September 15, 2025

Conducted daily investigations to ensure quality and safety of client accounts and funds; led new-hire training, created training documents, managed Tier 3 escalations, and other responsibilities.

Client Representative / Dispatcher at IMG TRUCKING INC.

August 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025

Collaborated with Sales & Logistics to maintain client relationships and acquire new clients; managed the transportation process and client service communications with drivers.

Dispatch / Fuel Manager at SILVICOM LOGISTICS

September 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025

Monitored 120 drivers for legal compliance and safety; managed fuel efficiency; prepared detailed reports for monthly journals.

Performer / Student at Tonda Bunraku Summer Program

August 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025

Summer program in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan; lived with a Japanese family; practiced traditional performing arts; drew landscapes and broadened cultural perspectives.