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Carolina Fuentes Pliego

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I'm Carolina Fuentes Pliego, a concept artist and illustrator based in Madrid with over three years of freelance experience in digital art, character design, and visual content creation.

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I’m Carolina Fuentes Pliego, a concept artist and illustrator based in Madrid with over three years of freelance experience in digital art, character design, and visual content creation. I specialize in stylized and cartoon-inspired artwork for apparel, merchandise, and online platforms, delivering production-ready visuals that align with client branding.

I have a proven track record of managing international client commissions (USA, UK, and beyond), meeting tight turnaround times, and growing large social media audiences. I collaborate with manufacturers and brands to support product development and marketing, and I regularly participate in conventions to showcase my work.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined June 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Life Sciences
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail

Work experience· 5 roles

Freelance Artist, Designer and Content Creator · The Art of CarolifuSep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Production-ready digital illustrations and concept art for apparel and merchandise; managed 500+ client commissions through Etsy and Vinted with a 5.0 average rating; delivered projects to an international client base; maintained an average turnaround time of 2 weeks; developed visual assets aligned with client branding; collaborated with manufacturers and suppliers for product development; participated in 10+ national and international conventions and artist alleys annually; grew social media audiences (TikTok 340K+, YouTube 105K+, Instagram 14K+).

Freelance Illustrator · The Art of CarolifuSep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

From having my own online art shop, to attending artist alleys, making commissions and content creation, being a freelance artist has taught me how to deal with deadlines, organize my time and solve all kinds of problems.

Junior Marine Biologist (Whale Watching) · Atlantica Whale Watching, Terceira, AzoresMar 2020 – Jul 2020 · 5 mos

Observed and documented whale behaviours during expeditions, recorded species identifications, population trends, and environmental factors influencing activities.

Junior Aquarist (Fishes) · Zoo Aquarium of MadridApr 2017 – Jun 2017 · 3 mos
Junior Marine BiologistJan 2017 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education· 9

Master's Degree in Concept Art · Voxel School2020 – 2021
Master's Degree in Marine Biology · University of Vigo2018 – 2020
Biology Degree with mention in Environmental Biology · Complutense University of Madrid2013 – 2017
Master's Degree in Concept Art · Voxel School2020 – 2021

Certifications and awards· 10

PNB title – Basic Navigation2030 – 2026
SCUBA Certification2030 – 2026
Driver's License2030 – 2026
SCUBA Certification2030 – 2026

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