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Hi, I'm Ryan Dioven V. Aguilar, a multidisciplinary digital artist, musician, and programmer based in Buray, Iloilo, Philippines. I freelance worldwide, delivering character design, concept art, backgrounds, and stylized visuals for games, publishing, and branding projects. In addition to art, I lead and contribute to game development teams as a project lead, programmer, artist, and composer. I enjoy blending visuals, sound, and code to create engaging experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments across remote and on-site settings.…Hi, I'm Ryan Dioven V. Aguilar, a multidisciplinary digital artist, musician, and programmer based in Buray, Iloilo, Philippines. I freelance worldwide, delivering character design, concept art, backgrounds, and stylized visuals for games, publishing, and branding projects. In addition to art, I lead and contribute to game development teams as a project lead, programmer, artist, and composer. I enjoy blending visuals, sound, and code to create engaging experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments across remote and on-site settings.

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Hi, I'm Ryan Dioven V. Aguilar, a multidisciplinary digital artist, musician, and programmer based in Buray, Iloilo, Philippines. I freelance worldwide, delivering character design, concept art, backgrounds, and stylized visuals for games, publishing, and branding projects. In addition to art, I lead and contribute to game development teams as a project lead, programmer, artist, and composer. I enjoy blending visuals, sound, and code to create engaging experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments across remote and on-site settings.…Hi, I'm Ryan Dioven V. Aguilar, a multidisciplinary digital artist, musician, and programmer based in Buray, Iloilo, Philippines. I freelance worldwide, delivering character design, concept art, backgrounds, and stylized visuals for games, publishing, and branding projects. In addition to art, I lead and contribute to game development teams as a project lead, programmer, artist, and composer. I enjoy blending visuals, sound, and code to create engaging experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments across remote and on-site settings.

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Hi, I’m Ryan Dioven V. Aguilar, a multidisciplinary digital artist, musician, and programmer based in Buray, Iloilo, Philippines. I freelance worldwide, delivering character design, concept art, backgrounds, and stylized visuals for games, publishing, and branding projects.

In addition to art, I lead and contribute to game development teams as a project lead, programmer, artist, and composer. I enjoy blending visuals, sound, and code to create engaging experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments across remote and on-site settings.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Artist at Independent

November 1, 2020 - June 3, 2024

Independent digital artist for 5 years with various clients globally, focusing on character design and illustration.

Lead Developer, Artist & Composer at Interactive Learning : Data-Structures & Algorithm (Thesis Project)

January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030

Led cross-functional development as head artist, lead programmer, and music composer for a thesis-driven game project. Implemented a data learning algorithm to support the system’s adaptive functionality, aligning creative and technical components to meet academic submission requirements.

Musician at Pandora’s Box — Musician Game Jam Entry

January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030

Composed and produced original background music tailored to the game’s narrative and atmosphere, enhancing player immersion and emotional engagement during gameplay.

Freelance Digital Artist at Self-Employed

November 1, 2019 - Present

Five years of freelance experience serving clients worldwide, specializing in character design and illustration. Delivered concept art, backgrounds, and stylized visuals for games, publishing, and branding projects.

IT Investigative Intern at National Bureau of Investigation – Western Visayas Regional Office (NBI WVRO)

January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Led development of a case file management system during the OJT phase. Supported technical documentation and system operations, gaining exposure to investigative workflows and digital forensics.

Clean-Up Artist at Remote – Project-Based

March 1, 2026 - Present

Refined and finalized artwork following translation from Japanese to Korean, ensuring visual consistency. Integrated accurate text replacements and delivered polished, production-ready assets for print.

Thesis Project Lead / Team Lead at Interactive Learning: Data Structures & Algorithms

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Project Lead – oversaw game design, GUI/UX architecture, and overall project direction. Lead Programmer – designed and implemented the codebase and application framework. Head Artist – created all in-game assets, GUI elements, and visual design. Lead Composer – composed all background music for the project.

Composer at Pandora's Box (Game Jam)

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Composed the entire original soundtrack (OST) for the submitted game.

Project Manager / Full-Stack Developer at National Bureau of Investigation – Western Visayas Regional Office

January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

NBI Case File Management System: Project Manager – coordinated scheduling, timelines, and development framework. Full-Stack Developer – designed and implemented the UI logic and database layer using MariaDB.