Hi, I’m Igor Kacharava, a senior concept artist and illustrator with a MFA from Moscow State University and studies at Tohoku University in Japan. I have extensive experience in the theory and practice of art, with a focus on character concept design, environment concept art, and semiotics of art. I enjoy working across diverse styles for game development, illustration, and branding, and I’m open to full-time or project-based opportunities. I’m considering relocating to Japan to further my career in game development. My portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I bring a wide range of art styles and techniques, plus academic insight into art theory and visual semiotics, to help teams craft immersive worlds and compelling visuals. You can view my portfolio at Behance and contact me via _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Let’s collaborate on your next project.

Igor Kacharava

Hi, I’m Igor Kacharava, a senior concept artist and illustrator with a MFA from Moscow State University and studies at Tohoku University in Japan. I have extensive experience in the theory and practice of art, with a focus on character concept design, environment concept art, and semiotics of art. I enjoy working across diverse styles for game development, illustration, and branding, and I’m open to full-time or project-based opportunities. I’m considering relocating to Japan to further my career in game development. My portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I bring a wide range of art styles and techniques, plus academic insight into art theory and visual semiotics, to help teams craft immersive worlds and compelling visuals. You can view my portfolio at Behance and contact me via _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Let’s collaborate on your next project.

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Hi, I’m Igor Kacharava, a senior concept artist and illustrator with a MFA from Moscow State University and studies at Tohoku University in Japan. I have extensive experience in the theory and practice of art, with a focus on character concept design, environment concept art, and semiotics of art. I enjoy working across diverse styles for game development, illustration, and branding, and I’m open to full-time or project-based opportunities. I’m considering relocating to Japan to further my career in game development.

My portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I bring a wide range of art styles and techniques, plus academic insight into art theory and visual semiotics, to help teams craft immersive worlds and compelling visuals. You can view my portfolio at Behance and contact me via Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup Let’s collaborate on your next project.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Concept Artist and Illustrator at Post-Soviet Mysticism project
August 1, 2025 - Present
International character and faction card design for an indie CRPG set in a post-Soviet mystical setting.
Freelance Digital Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Project-based work with various indie studios and private clients; concept art for characters and environments, illustrations, in-game character portraits, covers and branding.
Concept Artist at NDA
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Concept art for a turn-based sci-fi strategy game; unit design development.
Self-employed Digital Artist at Mushroom Adventures (personal project)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Created setting and characters for a personal game project about the Mushroom Kingdom; focused on character concepts.
Graphic Designer at Art Of Vision Design Studio
October 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Freelance graphic designer under own brand; branding, layouts and visual design.
Concept Artist at NDA
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Concept art for unpublished Souls-like game focusing on Slavic dark fantasy characters.
Graphic Designer and Character Designer at Film "Stoic Man" (Stoic O's)
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Mascot creation for the film and promotional materials; character design and graphic design.
Graphic Designer at Tic Tac Toe (Ukraine)
October 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Kyiv-based graphic design work for various materials.
Graphic Designer at Crypto Mage
February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Graphic design work for a crypto exchange project.
Freelance Graphic Designer at H&A modeling agency
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Worked on visual style and materials for a modeling agency.
Art critic / Researcher at Moscow State University
December 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Analyzed gallery operations, art market dynamics and democratization of art.
Exhibition curator, art critic at LUMAS
February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Administration, portfolio curation, events, and B2B sales related to gallery exhibitions.
Senior Project Coordinator at TATIART
May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Organization of exhibitions of young artists; material selection and coordination.
Art Critic - Project Coordinator at Biennale Of Contemporary Art In Manege
September 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Organization of exhibitions; content selection and space management.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine Art at Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Semiotics of art, history and theory of arts at Moscow State University
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2019
IPLA, Art/Art Studies, General at Tohoku University
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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

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