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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.…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.

Carolina Fuentes Pliego

Illustrator, Concept Artist, Designer, +6

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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.…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.

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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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Intermediate

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at The Art of Carolifu

September 1, 2021 - Present

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) at Atlantica Whale Watching, Terceira, Azores

March 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020

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

Junior Aquarist (Fishes) at Zoo Aquarium of Madrid

April 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Conducted behavioral studies, documented interactions, and supported enrichment programs to enhance the well-being of fish species. Collected data on behaviors, health indicators, and responses to environmental factors to aid research aimed at improving fish care and conservation strategies.

Freelance Artist, Designer and Content Creator at The Art of Carolifu

September 1, 2021 - Present

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+).

Junior Marine Biologist

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Early career experience in marine biology, developing research, observational, and data collection skills in scientific and field environments, including whale watching and marine conservation projects.