Lead Artist & Visual Consultant with a track record of managing high-end pipelines for global IPs, including The Witcher, Watch Dogs (Ubisoft), and Solo Leveling. With a dual background in Computer Science and Fine Arts, I bridge the gap between technical constraints and world-class visual storytelling. Expert in illustration, character design, and team mentorship, I thrive on turning complex creative visions into polished, industry-standard assets.

Ouaglal Yanis

Lead Artist & Visual Consultant with a track record of managing high-end pipelines for global IPs, including The Witcher, Watch Dogs (Ubisoft), and Solo Leveling. With a dual background in Computer Science and Fine Arts, I bridge the gap between technical constraints and world-class visual storytelling. Expert in illustration, character design, and team mentorship, I thrive on turning complex creative visions into polished, industry-standard assets.

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Lead Artist & Visual Consultant with a track record of managing high-end pipelines for global IPs, including The Witcher, Watch Dogs (Ubisoft), and Solo Leveling. With a dual background in Computer Science and Fine Arts, I bridge the gap between technical constraints and world-class visual storytelling. Expert in illustration, character design, and team mentorship, I thrive on turning complex creative visions into polished, industry-standard assets.

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Work Experience

Lead Artist & Illustrator at Cross The Ages
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Lead the illustration pipeline (briefs, artist selection, feedback, final polish). Manage artists and external studios. Visual and narrative supervision of IP collaborations with Ubisoft (Watch Dogs) and Crunchyroll (Solo Leveling). Create TCG illustrations, design visual identity (packaging, boosters, logos) and in-game elements (UI, icons, emotes).
Consultant Visual at Pasqualini Agency
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Visual referent for the agent of Andrzej Sapkowski (The Witcher). Global ecosystem analysis and brand governance to ensure consistency across AAA games, series, and literature.
Auteur & Illustrateur BD at Ghomaida
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Independent author/illustrator; two national BD series distributed; 4th place in the FIBDA international competition and featured in the Algerian Comic Dictionary.
Graphiste & Monteur video at Quantificare
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Graphic design and video editing during a work-study period.
Concept Artiste & Storyboarder at Creative VR3D
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Freelance concept art and storyboard work for VR/3D projects.
2D Artiste & Animateur Spine at Marbotic
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
2D artist and Spine animation for educational products.
Directeur Artistique at Anirya et le monde inversé
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Art direction for an end-of-studies video game project; visual pipeline and IP collaboration.
Graphiste & Community Manager at Rataj Mall
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Graphic design and community management for a Bejaia-based mall.
Enseignant en Programmation at Université de Béjaia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Programming teacher (CDD).

Education

Master 2 at Gestion de projet - Université Côte d'Azur
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Master 2 at image et jeux vidéo - Université Côte d'Azur
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master 2 at programmation informatique - Université Abderrahmane Mira
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

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