I’m a 2D Illustrator with experience in book illustration, publishing, animation, and games. I love visual storytelling and creating production-ready artwork that brings ideas to life. Based in Berlin, I work with creative teams around the world, contributing clear, detailed visuals and cohesive art direction for indie games and animation projects. I enjoy remote collaboration and always look forward to exploring new creative ideas.

Somayeh Yazdanpanah

I’m a 2D Illustrator with experience in book illustration, publishing, animation, and games. I love visual storytelling and creating production-ready artwork that brings ideas to life. Based in Berlin, I work with creative teams around the world, contributing clear, detailed visuals and cohesive art direction for indie games and animation projects. I enjoy remote collaboration and always look forward to exploring new creative ideas.

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I’m a 2D Illustrator with experience in book illustration, publishing, animation, and games. I love visual storytelling and creating production-ready artwork that brings ideas to life.

Based in Berlin, I work with creative teams around the world, contributing clear, detailed visuals and cohesive art direction for indie games and animation projects. I enjoy remote collaboration and always look forward to exploring new creative ideas.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Vis Dev Artist at Freelancer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Create concept art, mockups, characters, environments, props and UI/UX for various indie game and animation projects.
Vis Dev Artist at Tawoos Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Create concept art, mockups, characters, environments, props and UI/UX for various indie game and animation projects.
2D Game Artist at Medrick Games Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Design characters, backgrounds and UI for the game "Emma’s Mansion", winning the Best Visual Award from the VIGMA Game Festival for the game (500K+ installs).
Illustrator at Hoopla Publication
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Illustrated the book “Egghead and her friend”, leading the visual storytelling of the children’s book.
Vis Dev Artist at Gonbad Caboud Studio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Designed backgrounds, props, and layouts for the animation series “Robian and Chickens” which was broadcast on Channel 2 of IRIB.
Animation Director at Freelancer Artist
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Directed a short animation movie “A Brief Encounter” selected for screening in leading festivals, such as Fantoche. Directed an advertisement for the “Recharge” energy drink. Designed backgrounds and props for the game “Bingo Bingo”.
Background Artist at Barfi Studio
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Designed backgrounds for the animation series “Neighbors”.
Background Artist at Sayareh Narenji
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Designed backgrounds for several animation series.
Visual Development Artist (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designs story-driven characters, environments, props, and visual concepts for animation and indie game projects. Collaborated remotely with multidisciplinary teams throughout production.
Visual Development Artist at Tawoos Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created concept art, characters, environments, and props for indie games 'Lucid Lenses' and 'Shadow of Naught'; collaborated closely with software development team.
Visual Development Artist at Medrick Games Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Designed backgrounds, props and characters for the game 'Emma’s Mansion', winning Best Visual Award from the VIGMA Game Festival; designed backgrounds and props for hit games including 'Golmora d' and 'Golpari'.
Illustrator at Hoopa Publication
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Illustrated the children's book 'Egghhead and Her Friend', leading the visual storytelling of this children's book.
Background Artist at Gonbad Cabod Studio
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Designed backgrounds, props and layouts for the animation series 'Roobi an d Chickens'.
Illustrator at Freelancer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designs story-driven characters, environments, props, and visual concepts for animation and indie game projects. Collaborates remotely with multidisciplinary teams throughout production.
Illustrator at Tawoos Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Created concept art, characters, environments, and props for indie games 'Lucid Lenses' and 'Shadow of Night', collaborating closely with software development team.
Visual Artist at Medrick Games Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Designed backgrounds, props and characters for the game 'Emma’s Mansion', winning the Best Visual Award from the VIGMA Game Festival for that game (500K+ installs). Designed backgrounds and props for hit games including 'Golmora d' and 'Golpari'.
Animation Artist at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Directed my short animation 'A Brief Encounter' which was selected for screening in leading festivals such as Fantoche; designed backgrounds and props for the energy drink 'Recharge' and created assets for the game 'Bingo Dingo'.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's degree at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's degree at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Best Visual Award – VIGMA Game Festival
January 1, 2015 - February 2, 2026
IMGA Award – Shadow of Naught
January 1, 2019 - February 2, 2026
Best Visual Award – VIGMA Game Festival
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
IMGA Awards – Shadow of Night
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet