Over 10 years of experience in video games industry. I started out in 2D asset creation, made a lot of concept art, designed UIs and ended up working as an Art lead in two of the biggest VR games in Finland. I've done brand design for B2B clients for 12 years. I've made illustrations for board games, study books, video games and marketing. My most prolific work on study materials are in use at Finnish elementary school and are seen by 94% of all pupils every year.…

Juho Paaso-Rantala

Over 10 years of experience in video games industry. I started out in 2D asset creation, made a lot of concept art, designed UIs and ended up working as an Art lead in two of the biggest VR games in Finland. I've done brand design for B2B clients for 12 years. I've made illustrations for board games, study books, video games and marketing. My most prolific work on study materials are in use at Finnish elementary school and are seen by 94% of all pupils every year.…

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Over 10 years of experience in video games industry. I started out in 2D asset creation, made a lot of concept art, designed UIs and ended up working as an Art lead in two of the biggest VR games in Finland.

I’ve done brand design for B2B clients for 12 years.

I’ve made illustrations for board games, study books, video games and marketing. My most prolific work on study materials are in use at Finnish elementary school and are seen by 94% of all pupils every year.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic designer, illustrator at Self-employed
August 1, 2025 - Present
Digital Designer at Into-Digital
February 17, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at VRKiwi
February 29, 2016 - February 16, 2025
Graphic designer at Self-employed
June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2014

Education

Bachelor of design and visual communication at Oulu university of applied sciences
August 26, 2012 - May 31, 2016
Vocational education in information technology at Oulu vocational college
August 21, 2005 - May 31, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Education, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Tekniikkaseikkailu: Näin rakennetaan tietokone
    Illustrations, graphic design and type setting for an educational picture book aimed for primary school children. illustrator graphicdesigner book children picturebook…
    uniE621 NYT Yrityskylä
    I've illustrated study materials used by 94% of all Finnish primary school children every year. There's digital material, games, animations and physical booklets. This body of work is too large for uploading here, as I've been involved with them for over seven years now. illustrator…
    uniE621 Cave Digger 2
    The most expensive VR game ever made in Finland. I was the art lead, but I also made concept art, marketing graphics and UI art. branding illustrator games manager…
    uniE621 Cave Digger
    A hugely popular VR game where I worked as art lead, concept artist and UI designer. I also made marketing materials and branding. graphicdesigner illustrator games…
    uniE621 Muurame 100
    I made acted as Art Director in a web game project for town of Muurame's centennial celebrations. I also made illustrations, concept art, branding, mascots and UI design.…
    uniE621 Kilpirauhasliitto quiz
    One example of my many UI designs. A quiz for thyroid association. graphicdesigner uidesigner…
    uniE621 Virtual Reality Nordic 2020
    I designed the branding and made illustrations and all marketing graphics for the then largest virtual reality convention in Finland. illustrator graphicdesigner logo…