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Hi! I'm Carlena, a passionate visual creator based in Brampton. I specialize in building colorful and innovative visual solutions ranging from personal to fictional narratives. I love representing fellow minorities and showcasing diversity through various media like print, textiles, and digital entertainment. My curiosity and passion for all things visual and material drive me to succeed and continuously explore new creative avenues. I'm always eager to develop original, authentic, and empowering work that resonates with a wide audience.…Hi! I'm Carlena, a passionate visual creator based in Brampton. I specialize in building colorful and innovative visual solutions ranging from personal to fictional narratives. I love representing fellow minorities and showcasing diversity through various media like print, textiles, and digital entertainment. My curiosity and passion for all things visual and material drive me to succeed and continuously explore new creative avenues. I'm always eager to develop original, authentic, and empowering work that resonates with a wide audience.

Carlena De Guzman

Concept Artist, Illustrator, Designer, +1

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Hi! I'm Carlena, a passionate visual creator based in Brampton. I specialize in building colorful and innovative visual solutions ranging from personal to fictional narratives. I love representing fellow minorities and showcasing diversity through various media like print, textiles, and digital entertainment. My curiosity and passion for all things visual and material drive me to succeed and continuously explore new creative avenues. I'm always eager to develop original, authentic, and empowering work that resonates with a wide audience.…Hi! I'm Carlena, a passionate visual creator based in Brampton. I specialize in building colorful and innovative visual solutions ranging from personal to fictional narratives. I love representing fellow minorities and showcasing diversity through various media like print, textiles, and digital entertainment. My curiosity and passion for all things visual and material drive me to succeed and continuously explore new creative avenues. I'm always eager to develop original, authentic, and empowering work that resonates with a wide audience.

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Hi! I’m Carlena, a passionate visual creator based in Brampton. I specialize in building colorful and innovative visual solutions ranging from personal to fictional narratives. I love representing fellow minorities and showcasing diversity through various media like print, textiles, and digital entertainment.

My curiosity and passion for all things visual and material drive me to succeed and continuously explore new creative avenues. I’m always eager to develop original, authentic, and empowering work that resonates with a wide audience.

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Work Experience

Designer at IoM Media

October 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025

Designed appealing characters, garments, props, and environment assets while maintaining the production’s style. Provided multiple concept and colour variations and ensured fast revision turnarounds based on Lead Designer and Directors’ feedback. Made sure design notes were clear for the 3D builds team.

2D / Concept Artist at Supermarket Gaggle Championship

August 31, 2022 - August 2, 2025

Conceptualized and designed celebrity judge characters and environment assets. Designed GUI for flavour profiles and cooking methods, as well as branding and identity for promotional purposes. Illustrated prop and food assets used both in-game and as references for 3D models.

Freelance Illustrator & Publisher at Zine Publications & Other Printed Media

January 1, 2017 - Present

Independently illustrated and assembled zines for exhibitions and collaborated on community building and fundraising projects. Managed publication processes, budgeting, and worked closely with other artists to provide feedback.