I am a passionate 2D artist with over a decade of experience in the game development industry. My journey has been defined by a commitment to producing high-quality illustrations and diverse visual concepts that elevate the storytelling in games. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy leading teams to bring creative visions to life. With a strong background in both traditional and digital art, I continuously seek out new challenges and evolving technologies to refine my skills. Teaching others while making art is a significant part of my life, and I find joy in nurturing upcoming talent in the creative industry.

Carlos Cara Álvarez

I am a passionate 2D artist with over a decade of experience in the game development industry. My journey has been defined by a commitment to producing high-quality illustrations and diverse visual concepts that elevate the storytelling in games. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy leading teams to bring creative visions to life. With a strong background in both traditional and digital art, I continuously seek out new challenges and evolving technologies to refine my skills. Teaching others while making art is a significant part of my life, and I find joy in nurturing upcoming talent in the creative industry.

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I am a passionate 2D artist with over a decade of experience in the game development industry. My journey has been defined by a commitment to producing high-quality illustrations and diverse visual concepts that elevate the storytelling in games. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy leading teams to bring creative visions to life.
With a strong background in both traditional and digital art, I continuously seek out new challenges and evolving technologies to refine my skills. Teaching others while making art is a significant part of my life, and I find joy in nurturing upcoming talent in the creative industry.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Concept Art Teacher at Vancouver Animation School
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teach concept art to students; develop coursework and projects.
Concept Art Teacher at ESAT - Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología - Valencia
April 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching 'Concept art para escenarios de Fantasía en Blender y Photoshop' (Concept art for fantasy environments in Blender and Photoshop)
2D Generalist & Art Lead at Hopscotch Games
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
2D generalist and Art Lead for project 'Emergence'
Illustrator at Tenmato PL
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Full Time illustrator for posters, shirts, NFTs, and any other kind of 2d graphics
Background Artist at Voyvod Arts Visual Novel
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Modeled and painted all the backgrounds for 'One Spirit', a visual novel
Art Director & Art Lead at Rocas & Design
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Art director and lead artist of a team comprised of 20 2d/3d artists. Clients included DreamWorks, Rovio or Disney
Lead Artist - Art Director at Theoryform
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Art Director and Lead Artist for Hazewalker, Theoryform's first game
Illustrator at Avillum
June 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
Illustrator
Illustrator at Kardfy
August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Kardfy Illustrator
2D Artist at Dungeon in a Box
January 1, 2019 - Present
2D map artist and map cut-out illustrator with over 50 maps created for their monthly subscription service. Developed visual concepts for fantasy-themed campaigns, collaborating with writers and game designers.
2D Artist at Autonomicity Games
February 1, 2018 - May 1, 2025
2D artist, concept designer, web designer and UI/UX designer. Lead artist during 'Powrush' early development cycle, designing the characters, environments and UI/UX for the game.
2D Artist at Hopscotch Games
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
2D artist and concept designer for 'Emergence' and 'Victorian Murder Mystery' projects. Lead concept artist for 'Emergence' with over 100 concepts art done, designing all the spaceships, planets and maps for the game.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Facultad de Bellas Artes de San Carlos, UPV. Valencia, Spain
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Documentation and Catalogation in Fine Arts at Faculty of San Carlos, Technical College of Valencia
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate, Education at Universidad de Almería
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Engraving and Printmaking — Technical Studies at Escuela de Artes de Almería
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at San Carlos Faculty, UPV, Valencia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Post Graduate Teaching Certificate at Universidad de Valencia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Frank Frazetta Tribute Exhibition
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026

Industry Experience

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