I am an aspiring illustrator and game concept artist studying at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, blending traditional techniques with digital media to bring characters and worlds to life. My work draws on Kazakh heritage and Nowruz-inspired narratives to create playful, narrative visuals for books and games. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead capstone projects, and enjoy shaping art direction from concept to final presentation. Outside class, I explore oil painting and gouache alongside digital tools like Adobe CC and Toon Boom to build vibrant, story-driven visuals.…

Adina Nazarbay

I am an aspiring illustrator and game concept artist studying at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, blending traditional techniques with digital media to bring characters and worlds to life. My work draws on Kazakh heritage and Nowruz-inspired narratives to create playful, narrative visuals for books and games. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead capstone projects, and enjoy shaping art direction from concept to final presentation. Outside class, I explore oil painting and gouache alongside digital tools like Adobe CC and Toon Boom to build vibrant, story-driven visuals.…

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I am an aspiring illustrator and game concept artist studying at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, blending traditional techniques with digital media to bring characters and worlds to life. My work draws on Kazakh heritage and Nowruz-inspired narratives to create playful, narrative visuals for books and games.

I thrive in collaborative teams, lead capstone projects, and enjoy shaping art direction from concept to final presentation. Outside class, I explore oil painting and gouache alongside digital tools like Adobe CC and Toon Boom to build vibrant, story-driven visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Kazakh
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Character and Creature Designer at Moth Mania (Game Capstone) – Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Led character and creature design for a platformer horror game; collaborated with a concept team and a game design team to establish art direction and create cohesive visuals.
Animation Capstone Artist (Snapshot) – Layout at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Created environment layouts with characters for a 2D animated short and contributed to layout planning and storyboarding.
Animation Jam Short - Character Design, Layout, Background at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Collaborated with a team of five to develop a 2-minute short within 48 hours, handling character design, layout, and background art.

Education

Bachelor of Entertainment Arts, Illustration with Honors at ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Entertainment Arts, Illustration with Honors at Art Center College of Design
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

UG Scholarship Entrance
January 1, 2022 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other