Versatile Visual Artist and Illustrator with a foundation in Game Design and ongoing advanced studies in Visual Arts. Proven ability to deliver engaging UI art for cultural projects and create compelling character-driven illustrations for a diverse clientele. Combines strong technical proficiency in both digital and traditional media with excellent client communication skills to bring creative visions to life. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment and assisting students in developing their technical and conceptual artistic abilities.

Leo Jesus

Versatile Visual Artist and Illustrator with a foundation in Game Design and ongoing advanced studies in Visual Arts. Proven ability to deliver engaging UI art for cultural projects and create compelling character-driven illustrations for a diverse clientele. Combines strong technical proficiency in both digital and traditional media with excellent client communication skills to bring creative visions to life. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment and assisting students in developing their technical and conceptual artistic abilities.

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Versatile Visual Artist and Illustrator with a foundation in Game Design and ongoing advanced studies in Visual Arts. Proven ability to deliver engaging UI art for cultural projects and create compelling character-driven illustrations for a diverse clientele. Combines strong technical proficiency in both digital and traditional media with excellent client communication skills to bring creative visions to life.
Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment and assisting students in developing their technical and conceptual artistic abilities.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator & Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Create original character designs and illustrations for clients, adapting artistic style to meet project requirements and visions. Manage full project lifecycles from initial client briefing and sketching through revisions to final asset delivery. Utilize a versatile skill set across digital (Clip Studio Paint) and traditional (watercolour, ink) media.
UI Artist at Museu do Côa & IPB
October 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Designed and implemented the user interface for an educational game as part of the Verão Com Ciência initiative. Collaborated effectively within a multidisciplinary student team to ensure art assets supported overall project goals and user experience.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Game Design at Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
September 13, 2018 - December 20, 2020
Final Project Grade: 18/20 Final Degree Grade: B
Master's Degree in Artistic Practices in Visual Arts at Universidade de Évora
September 15, 2023 - November 30, 2025
Current Grade Average: 18/20 (90%) The indicated End Date is only an estimate, as I'm still completing these studies.
Master of Arts in Artistic Practices at Universidade de Évora
September 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Bachelor's in Game Design at Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet