Hi, I’m Talha Hakan Arslan, a concept artist with a fine arts background and over five years of professional experience crafting visually driven narratives through thoughtful composition, mood, and design. I blend artistic sensitivity with a production-minded mindset to build cinematic, grounded worlds. My work focuses on creating emotionally resonant imagery that supports storytelling, enhances world-building, and contributes meaningfully to creative direction—from early concept development to final delivery. I’ve collaborated closely with art leads to define atmosphere, composition, and the overall visual tone of projects, and I contribute to the artistic vision by developing cinematic and cohesive visuals that strengthen storytelling and world-building.

Talha Hakan Arslan

Hi, I’m Talha Hakan Arslan, a concept artist with a fine arts background and over five years of professional experience crafting visually driven narratives through thoughtful composition, mood, and design. I blend artistic sensitivity with a production-minded mindset to build cinematic, grounded worlds. My work focuses on creating emotionally resonant imagery that supports storytelling, enhances world-building, and contributes meaningfully to creative direction—from early concept development to final delivery. I’ve collaborated closely with art leads to define atmosphere, composition, and the overall visual tone of projects, and I contribute to the artistic vision by developing cinematic and cohesive visuals that strengthen storytelling and world-building.

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Hi, I’m Talha Hakan Arslan, a concept artist with a fine arts background and over five years of professional experience crafting visually driven narratives through thoughtful composition, mood, and design. I blend artistic sensitivity with a production-minded mindset to build cinematic, grounded worlds. My work focuses on creating emotionally resonant imagery that supports storytelling, enhances world-building, and contributes meaningfully to creative direction—from early concept development to final delivery.

I’ve collaborated closely with art leads to define atmosphere, composition, and the overall visual tone of projects, and I contribute to the artistic vision by developing cinematic and cohesive visuals that strengthen storytelling and world-building.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Metis Creative
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Created splash art, 3D environment concept visuals, and 2D level art illustrations for a Venice-set project; visualized iconic landmarks and architectural details with focus on atmosphere, composition, and historical authenticity.
Lead Concept Artist at KabuK Studios
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Led concept art for in-house and outsourced projects; produced environment concepts, character and prop designs; provided revisions and guidance to internal and external artists to ensure consistency and quality across assets.
Concept Artist at KabuK Studios
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Worked on both in-house and outsourced projects; primarily producing environment concepts, along with character and prop designs; contributed as Lead Concept Artist for one year at times.
Art Assistant at Dev Rim er Bil Studios
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Assisted in the production of artworks for various projects, supporting the studio's creative process, contributing to mood boards, providing creative input, and helping maintain visual consistency across projects.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided keyframes for commercials and short films, storyboards for feature-length films, and environment concepts for various projects. Created compelling, production-ready visuals that guided narrative development and scene planning.
Concept Artist at Phenix Studios
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Worked on a single project, creating level lighting, character, and environment concepts as well as splash art. Collaborated closely with the Art Lead to define the atmosphere, composition, and overall visual tone of the project. Contributed to the artistic vision by developing cinematic and cohesive visuals that strengthened storytelling and world-building.
3D Artist at Kabuk Studios
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Contributed to various projects by creating physical props for advertising campaigns and producing assets for selected animated advertisements as a 3D artist. Supported the team in mood boarding and art direction, providing creative input and helping maintain visual consistency across projects.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided keyframes for commercials and short films, storyboards for feature-length films, and environment concepts for various projects. Created compelling, production-ready visuals that guided narrative development and scene planning.
Artist Assistant at Devrim Erbil Studios
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Assisted in the production of artwork for one year, supporting the studio's creative process and contributing to the creation of finished pieces.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Mimar Sinan Fine Art University
September 1, 2013 - January 12, 2026
Bachelor's in Painting at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
September 1, 2013 - January 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Education, Other