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Cinthia Duarte

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I am a real-time VFX artist focused on creating dynamic and readable visual effects for games using Unreal Engine. My work explores timing, color, and motion to enhance gameplay feedback and player immersion.

About

I am a real-time VFX artist focused on creating dynamic and readable visual effects for games using Unreal Engine. My work explores timing, color, and motion to enhance gameplay feedback and player immersion.

With over 5 years of experience as a concept and character artist, I bring a strong foundation in stylized visuals, from gathering references and creating thumbnails to final refinement. I have worked with diverse clients, contributing artwork for gaming communities, including Steam capsule art. I’m proficient in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Blender, and I’m continuously expanding my skills in Unreal Engine and real-time VFX pipelines.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • PortugueseFluent

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 5 roles

Illustrator · SNACKCLUBFeb 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

Collaborated with the lead artist to understand the project scope, requirements, and timeline. Created assets and met quality standards within specified iterations. Delivered assets that adhered to the required technical specifications. Developed artwork for marketing purposes. Designed traits for NFTs. Created animated GIFs and emotes. Produced assets for art composition.

Character Designer · Ignite CreativeAug 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Character design, creating different types of concepts for new 2D characters. Developed animation-ready illustrations.

Freelance Illustrator · Self-employed / FreelanceFeb 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

Designed a variety of unique illustrations and assets using Procreate and Photoshop. Created materials from concept sketches to finished renderings. Communicated with clients and team, exercised critical thinking and problem solving. Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and audience.

Special Education Teacher · Open RoboticsMar 2018 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr
Graphic Designer · Mais EsportsJun 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education

BA in Animation · UNINTER Centro Universitário Internacional2021 – 2024

Certifications and awards

Drawing a Female Character2030 – 2026
Drawing Character Poses with Personality2030 – 2026
Mastering Lighting and Shading2030 – 2026

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