Hi, I'm Mattia Simone, a Italian visual artist focused on concept art, illustration and background design. I enjoy developing characters, environments and props for games and animation, and I collaborate well with studios and indie teams across Europe. I’m comfortable adapting to different pipelines and I’m open to relocation. I’m highly motivated with deep knowledge of Photoshop, Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, and I have a strong passion for Illustration and Concept Art. I’ve worked with several studios and developers around Europe, always aiming for high-quality visuals and cohesive art direction.…

Mattia Simone

Hi, I'm Mattia Simone, a Italian visual artist focused on concept art, illustration and background design. I enjoy developing characters, environments and props for games and animation, and I collaborate well with studios and indie teams across Europe. I’m comfortable adapting to different pipelines and I’m open to relocation. I’m highly motivated with deep knowledge of Photoshop, Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, and I have a strong passion for Illustration and Concept Art. I’ve worked with several studios and developers around Europe, always aiming for high-quality visuals and cohesive art direction.…

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Hi, I’m Mattia Simone, a Italian visual artist focused on concept art, illustration and background design. I enjoy developing characters, environments and props for games and animation, and I collaborate well with studios and indie teams across Europe. I’m comfortable adapting to different pipelines and I’m open to relocation.

I’m highly motivated with deep knowledge of Photoshop, Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, and I have a strong passion for Illustration and Concept Art. I’ve worked with several studios and developers around Europe, always aiming for high-quality visuals and cohesive art direction.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Artist at Cybergroup
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead role focusing on background design and environment concept art for projects in Paris.
Environment Concept Artist at Graphilm
October 1, 2020 - Present
Environment design and background design for animated shows in Rome.
Concept Artist at Oneiros – IK Interactive / Figmenta s.r.l.
October 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Creation of characters, environments and props for videogames.
Illustrator at Lihrarsi S.R.L. / Vulcanverse
October 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Cover for books, illustration for cards and boardgames (Milan and London).
Digital Artist at Freelance - Starsgym, Burger King
June 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Illustration, logos creation and branding graphic design for London-based clients.
Storyboard Artist - Internship at Enarmonia
May 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Illustration, Rendering, Storyboarding, Character design and Environment design.
Background Artist at DogHead Animation Srl
November 25, 2025 - May 26, 2026
Background design and Layout design.
Concept Artist at Oneiros – IK interactive / Figmenta s.r.l.
June 18, 2018 - October 19, 2019
Creation of Characters, Environments and Props for videogames.
Illustrator at Lihrarsi S.R.L.
June 17, 2017 - October 19, 2019
Vulcanverse – London (UK).
Digital Artist - Freelance at Starsgym, Burger King
April 15, 2015 - June 17, 2017
Illustration, logos creation and branding graphic design.

Education

English Language Certificate at Emerald School
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Biennial Master in Digital Art at Imaster Art
October 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Autodesk certificate - 3D Upgrade at Autodesk Authorized Training Center
October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Diploma Graphic Design at CFP Salesiani Don Bosco
January 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
Master in Digital Art at Imaster Art, Milan (IT)
October 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Autodesk certificate - 3D Upgrade at Autodesk Authorized Training Center, Milan (IT)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Diploma Graphic Design at CFP Salesiani Don Bosco, Milan (IT)
January 5, 2005 - June 1, 2007

Qualifications

English Language Certificate (C1)
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Biennial Master in Digital Art
October 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Autodesk certificate - 3D Upgrade
October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Diploma Graphic Design
January 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
Autodesk certificate - 3D Upgrade (Maya and 3ds Max)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level