Concept artist with over three years of professional experience in visual development and character design for animation and other narrative projects. Experienced in creating character concepts and visual materials for production. Currently pursuing a BA in Aesthetics at Masaryk University, with a background in fine arts from Terlemezyan State College of Fine Arts. Interested in projects that combine strong visual storytelling with distinctive artistic direction.…

Mane Markosyan

Concept artist with over three years of professional experience in visual development and character design for animation and other narrative projects. Experienced in creating character concepts and visual materials for production. Currently pursuing a BA in Aesthetics at Masaryk University, with a background in fine arts from Terlemezyan State College of Fine Arts. Interested in projects that combine strong visual storytelling with distinctive artistic direction.…

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Concept artist with over three years of professional experience in visual development and character design for animation and other narrative projects. Experienced in creating character concepts and visual materials for production. Currently pursuing a BA in Aesthetics at Masaryk University, with a background in fine arts from Terlemezyan State College of Fine Arts. Interested in projects that combine strong visual storytelling with distinctive artistic direction.

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Language

Armenian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Czech
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Concept Artist & Visual Development Artist at Onoff Studios — Vishap and Vahagn (Animated Pilot Episode)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked on the pilot episode of the animated series based on the fantasy novel “The Mystery of the Vishap Stone.” Developed key character concepts, environmental layouts, and keyframe artwork to establish the series’ visual direction. Produced model turnarounds, prop concepts, and technical animation assets including hand gesture charts, lip-sync mouth charts, and blinking/facial expression sheets for 2D rigging. Created promotional illustrations and official posters for media release and studio pitch presentations.
2D Concept Artist & Visual Development Artist at Onoff Studios
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked on the pilot episode of the animated series Vishap and Vahagn, based on the fantasy novel The Mystery of the Vishap Stone. Developed character concepts, environmental layouts, keyframe artwork, model turnarounds, prop concepts, hand gesture charts, lip-sync mouth charts, blinking sheets, facial expression sheets, promotional illustrations, and official posters.
Webtoon & Concept Artist at Ara The Rat
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead artist for an ongoing official Webtoon series commissioned by a Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand. Develop original character designs, turnarounds, and color scripts while following brand guidelines. Create final Webtoon artwork from storyboards, including line art, coloring, backgrounds, and final composition, and collaborate remotely with project leads to deliver chapters on time.
Freelance 2D Concept Artist & Illustrator
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance work in 2D concept art and illustration, supporting personal and indie creative projects.
Co-Founder & Lead Artist at Syndicats Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded an independent creative studio and oversaw merchandise design and production from initial concept through final manufacturing. Organized and coordinated the studio’s participation in creative exhibitions, conventions, and community events.
Freelance 2D Concept Artist & Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Deliver custom 2D artwork, character concepts, prop designs, and digital illustrations for international private clients and independent developers. Specialize in culturally focused projects, adapting folklore, cultural heritage, and traditional visual motifs into contemporary fantasy, science-fiction, and stylized character concepts.

Education

Creative Technologies program at TUMO Center for Creative Technologies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Fine Arts program at Yerevan State College of Fine Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
University studies at Masaryk University
January 1, 2026 - October 22, 2026

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Education, Other
    Goddesses of Love Illustration project
    'Hearts of Myth' is a collection of illustrations portraying goddeses of love from 5 different mythologies More on https://www.behance.net/gallery/210588105/Goddesses-of-Love-Illustration-project…
    Vishap and Vahagn
    "Vishap and Vaagn" is the pilot episode of an animated series based on the novel "The Mystery of the Vishap Stone" (Վիշապաքարի գաղտնիքը)-an adventure fantasy novel for young readers written by Armenian author Artavazd Yeghiazaryan On this project, I worked as the sole concept artist, responsible for the project's visual development, creating character designs for animation, and designing props. During production, I collaborated closely with the animation team, refining storyboards and creating additional reference frames to support the animation Find more on https://www.twine.net/signin…