I'm Fernando Sena, a Brazilian-born illustrator based in Yachiyo, Japan. I spent several years working in graphic and digital design and have been a freelance illustrator for about a decade. Today I focus primarily on illustration, bringing stories and characters to life with a playful, approachable style. I collaborate with editors, publishers and brands to create vivid 2D illustrations, concept art and design elements for print and digital media. I enjoy turning briefs into colorful visuals and helping teams tell their stories through art.

Fernando Sena

I'm Fernando Sena, a Brazilian-born illustrator based in Yachiyo, Japan. I spent several years working in graphic and digital design and have been a freelance illustrator for about a decade. Today I focus primarily on illustration, bringing stories and characters to life with a playful, approachable style. I collaborate with editors, publishers and brands to create vivid 2D illustrations, concept art and design elements for print and digital media. I enjoy turning briefs into colorful visuals and helping teams tell their stories through art.

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I’m Fernando Sena, a Brazilian-born illustrator based in Yachiyo, Japan. I spent several years working in graphic and digital design and have been a freelance illustrator for about a decade. Today I focus primarily on illustration, bringing stories and characters to life with a playful, approachable style.

I collaborate with editors, publishers and brands to create vivid 2D illustrations, concept art and design elements for print and digital media. I enjoy turning briefs into colorful visuals and helping teams tell their stories through art.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelancer
January 1, 2012 - Present
Creating materials for companies in editorial, advertising, and commissions, specializing in 2D illustration and digital arts. Work includes producing illustrations and artwork for various clients.
Developer Arts for Email Marketing, Digital Banners, Social Media, Vignettes, Logos, and Website Updates at Francal Feiras
March 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Developed arts for email marketing, digital banners, social media vignettes, logos, and website updates supporting marketing activities.
Art Developer for Social Media, Email Marketing, Institutions Website, Logos, Icons, Audio and Video Editing, Small Illustrations, Layout and Production of Printed Materials at JBC Publisher
March 1, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Provided art development for social media, email marketing, visual elements for the institutional website, logos, and icons. Also handled audio and video editing, small illustrations, layout, and production of printed materials.
Designer / Art Developer at JBC Publisher
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Art development for social media, email marketing, visual elements for the institutional website, logos and icons, audio and video editing, small illustrations, layout and production of printed materials.
Freelance Designer at Framal Feiras
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Development of arts for email marketing, digital banners, social media, vignettes, logos and website updates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Designer at Anhanguera University - São Paulo, Brazil
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design at Anhanguera University - São Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

Drawing Course
December 1, 2012 - August 29, 2025
Comics Course
December 1, 2013 - August 29, 2025
Painting Techniques
December 1, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Digital Art
December 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Drawing Course
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Comics Course
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Painting Techniques
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Digital Art
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

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