Hi, I’m Lina María Porras, a concept designer and illustrator. I’m passionate about storytelling translated into visual products, especially for movies and video games. My professional background blends diverse techniques to create both stylized and realistic pieces. Over the years I’ve worked with local and international clients delivering concept art, illustration and visual development for movies, video games, prints, advertising, TV shows, and more. I enjoy collaborating across studios and projects, from environment and prop design to art direction and initial explorations for shows and indie games. My experience spans AAA and indie video games, TV, and educational content, and I’m constantly exploring new tools and approaches to bring stories to life.

Lina María Porras

Hi, I’m Lina María Porras, a concept designer and illustrator. I’m passionate about storytelling translated into visual products, especially for movies and video games. My professional background blends diverse techniques to create both stylized and realistic pieces. Over the years I’ve worked with local and international clients delivering concept art, illustration and visual development for movies, video games, prints, advertising, TV shows, and more. I enjoy collaborating across studios and projects, from environment and prop design to art direction and initial explorations for shows and indie games. My experience spans AAA and indie video games, TV, and educational content, and I’m constantly exploring new tools and approaches to bring stories to life.

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Hi, I’m Lina María Porras, a concept designer and illustrator. I’m passionate about storytelling translated into visual products, especially for movies and video games. My professional background blends diverse techniques to create both stylized and realistic pieces. Over the years I’ve worked with local and international clients delivering concept art, illustration and visual development for movies, video games, prints, advertising, TV shows, and more.

I enjoy collaborating across studios and projects, from environment and prop design to art direction and initial explorations for shows and indie games. My experience spans AAA and indie video games, TV, and educational content, and I’m constantly exploring new tools and approaches to bring stories to life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Concept Artist and Illustrator at Appsocado
May 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025
Concept artist and illustrator for mobile slot games visual development.
Environment and Prop Illustrator at Silver Wolf Studios
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Environment and prop illustration for DAPINTY, una aventura musicolor TV show.
Environment Illustrator at Bombillo Amarillo
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Environment Illustrator for TV shows and shorts (Catalina la Catrina, Flashlight, etc).
Concept Artist at Cirque du Soleil
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Concept artist in charge of initial explorations for the show based on the script.
Environment and Character Designer at Prism Realm Ltd.
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Environment and character design for INDIE video Game.
Lead Concept Artist / Illustrator at Motion Logics Studios
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Lead concept artist, illustrator and concept artist for several AAA and mobile video games.
Professional Illustrator at CODISCOS/ Panter
September 1, 2019 - November 15, 2025
Professional Illustrator for kids animated videos.
3D Texturing Teacher at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
3D Texturing Teacher.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at We Believers, Woodblock, ZigZag Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer for visual development for different projects and clients (Aaro’s, Spectrum, Open English, Burguer King, Amazon, etc).
2D/3D Animator and Illustrator at ZigZag Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
2D and 3D Animator and illustrator for several local and overseas projects.
Art Director and Illustrator at Silver Wolf Studios and Pomperipossa Studio
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Art director and illustrator for DAPINTY Season 2 and Illustrator for PAPUPI TV shows.
3D Texturing Teacher at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
3D Texturing Teacher.
Environment and Prop Illustrator at Silver Wolf Studios
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Illustrated environments and props for DAPINTY, una aventura musicolor TV show.
Concept Artist at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment show
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
In charge of initial explorations for the show based on the script.
Environment and Character Designer at Prism Realm Ltd.
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Environment and character design for indie video game.
Lead Concept Artist, Illustrator at Motion Logics Studios
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Lead concept artist, illustrator and concept artist for several AAA and mobile video games.
Advisory Board Member at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
November 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Member of the Advisory Board for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at We Believers, Woodblock, ZigZag Studio
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer for visual development for different projects and clients (Aaro’s, Spectrum, Open English, Burger King, Amazon, etc).
2D and 3D Animator and Illustrator at ZigZag Studio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
2D and 3D animator and illustrator for several local and overseas projects.

Education

BFA Animation at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
November 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
BA Graphic Design at Pontificia Bolivariana University
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
BA Graphic Design at Pontificia Bolivariana University
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
BFA Animation at School of Visual Arts
November 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Qualifications

IELTS 6.5
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

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