Senior Concept Artist with over 15 years of experience developing characters, creatures, and immersive worlds for games, tabletop IPs, and entertainment. Specialized in fantasy-driven visual development, with a strong focus on storytelling, mood, and production-ready design. Collaborated with international studios across the US, UK, and Europe, contributing to high-quality IP development and visual direction.

Daniel Rubio J.

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Senior Concept Artist with over 15 years of experience developing characters, creatures, and immersive worlds for games, tabletop IPs, and entertainment. Specialized in fantasy-driven visual development, with a strong focus on storytelling, mood, and production-ready design. Collaborated with international studios across the US, UK, and Europe, contributing to high-quality IP development and visual direction.

Available to hire

Senior Concept Artist with over 15 years of experience developing characters,
creatures, and immersive worlds for games, tabletop IPs, and entertainment.
Specialized in fantasy-driven visual development, with a strong focus on storytelling,
mood, and production-ready design.
Collaborated with international studios across the US, UK, and Europe, contributing to
high-quality IP development and visual direction.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Chariot Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created character and environment concepts for animation projects.
Concept Artist at Chariot Entertainment (Ecuador)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created character and environment concepts for animation projects, collaborating with directors and art teams to establish style and storytelling direction.
Senior Concept Artist (Freelance / Remote) at International Clients
January 1, 2015 - Present
Worked with international studios creating visual assets for games and tabletop properties. Collaborated with art directors to develop high-quality IP visuals; designed original characters, creatures, and environments; produced production-ready concept art and contributed to visual direction for fantasy IPs.
Senior Concept Artist at Independent / Freelance (International Clients)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance senior concept artist creating original characters, creatures, environments, and production-ready art for games and tabletop properties. Collaborated with international studios and produced assets for high-profile IPs. Notable clients included KOZZ Games (USA), Cephalo Fair (USA), ChaoSi um (USA), Mongoose Publishing (UK), World Spinner (USA), Four Horsemen (USA), Raex Games (USA), Spellweaver (Russia).
Creative Director at Oleka Creative Studios
January 1, 2014 - Present
Creative Director overseeing visual strategy and solutions for clients and future animated TV shows; producer and lecturer for EVA events.
Profesor/a de Producción Audiovisual y Multimedia at Universidad de Las Américas
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Profesor a tiempo completo en Producción Audiovisual y Multimedia; docencia de cursos y supervisión de proyectos estudiantiles.

Education

Master en Guión Audiovisual at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico Industrial at Universidad de Las Américas
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Concept Art Program at BLANK ATELIER
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Master Scriptwriting for Films and TV at BLANK ATELIER
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Graphic and Industrial Design at Universidad de Las Américas
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Master’s Degree in Screenwriting at UNIR, Spain
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts at USFQ, Ecuador
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications & Graphic Design at UDLA, Ecuador
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Master's Degree in Screenwriting at UNIR, Spain
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Arts at USFQ, Ecuador
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

Qualifications

Master en Guión Audiovisual
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico Industrial
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Contemporary Art Studies
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
MA in Scriptwriting for Films and TV
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other