Atefeh Sarailoo

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Creative 2D Character Artist & Illustrator with 5+ years of experience creating characters for children’s media, including books, games, and animation.

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Creative 2D Character Artist & Illustrator with 5+ years of experience creating characters for children’s media, including books, games, and animation. I specialize in designing engaging, friendly, and age-appropriate characters that connect with young audiences and support story-driven projects. Experienced in developing cohesive character casts such as families, friends, and supporting roles while matching an established visual style. I focus on creating characters that remain recognizable and expressive across different poses, emotions, and scenes, helping build a consistent visual world for children’s stories. I create clear character designs, model sheets, and storyboard panels, translating story ideas and character briefs into appealing illustrations suitable for children’s books and storytelling projects. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, refining artwork based on feedback, and maintaining visual consistency across a full collection of characters. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint (iPad + Apple Pencil), and Aseprite. Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality, print-ready illustrations within project deadlines.

  • Joined January 2025

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 4

Healthy Drink Branding Ads for Social Media illustrator advertising social media

  • Illustrator

It was an animation project for a U.S.-based studio. In addition to storyboarding, I was responsible for designing and painting all the scenes, main characters, and objects. I also prepared and extracted every visual element for the modeler to use in the 3D production pipeline designer illustrator character

  • Character Designer

It was an animation project for a U.S.-based studio. In addition to storyboarding, I was responsible for designing and painting all the scenes, main characters, and objects. I also prepared and extracted every visual element for the modeler to use in the 3D production pipeline

  • Character Designer
  • Designer

Work experience· 10 roles

Concept & Character Designer · Being a Pointer to Him (Animated Short)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Collaborated remotely with an international team via Discord to shape the film's visual style, characters, and environments. Worked directly with the art director to develop multi-angle character designs and turnarounds suitable for 3D modeling. Contributed environment concepts and color palettes based on storyboards and shot requirements. Provided clear visual guides to streamline the production pipeline for this 3D animation project.

2D Pixel Artist · ATZI Games StudioOct 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

Translated the game vision into high-quality 2D pixel art assets and animations for Whispers in the Forest. Collaborated closely with developers and UI designers to ensure cohesive game visuals and integrated art style. Produced rapid concept sketches and ideations for new features, aligned with project vision and timelines. Redesigned UI elements to improve usability and visibility by 20%. Optimized asset creation workflow, reducing production time by 25%. Contributed to team discussions, providing constructive feedback to foster a collaborative, creative environment.

2D Game Artist & UI Designer · We Are Warriors – USA TeamJan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr

Designed characters in a stop-motion-inspired art style and created environments that evolve with the game's theme. Developed and refined UI elements to match evolving eras, improving player immersion and accessibility. Collaborated with an international team of developers and artists to deliver assets supporting smooth gameplay and thematic progression.

2D Artist / UI Designer · INFINITE8Feb 2020 – Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Game Level Designer & UI Designer · INFINITE8Feb 2020 – Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Game Level Designer & UI Designer · INFINITE8Feb 2020 – Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Senior Game Designer | Illustrator & UI/UX Designer · Self-EmployedFeb 2016 – Jun 2024 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Senior Game Designer | Illustrator & UI/UX Designer · FreelanceFeb 2016 – Jun 2024 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Art Academy · University Tehran2005 – 2011
Bachelor's Degree · University of Guilan2005 – 2011
Bachelor’s Degree · University of Guilan2005 – 2011
Bachelor's Degree · University of Art2005 – 2011

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