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I am a visual creator and a graduate of Product Design at ITS, with a focus on Visual Communication Design. I have been working as a freelance artist for over five years, with international commissions and experience in the digital creative industry. I have strengthened my skills in visual storytelling, independent project management, and cross-cultural communication. I am also deeply interested in creative technology and using design as a powerful communication tool. With this background, I am committed to furthering my expertise through advanced study and expanding my contributions in areas that integrate creativity, technology, and innovation.…I am a visual creator and a graduate of Product Design at ITS, with a focus on Visual Communication Design. I have been working as a freelance artist for over five years, with international commissions and experience in the digital creative industry. I have strengthened my skills in visual storytelling, independent project management, and cross-cultural communication. I am also deeply interested in creative technology and using design as a powerful communication tool. With this background, I am committed to furthering my expertise through advanced study and expanding my contributions in areas that integrate creativity, technology, and innovation.

Melinda Kusuma Hanifa Surabaya

Illustrator, Character Designer, Concept Artist, +3

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I am a visual creator and a graduate of Product Design at ITS, with a focus on Visual Communication Design. I have been working as a freelance artist for over five years, with international commissions and experience in the digital creative industry. I have strengthened my skills in visual storytelling, independent project management, and cross-cultural communication. I am also deeply interested in creative technology and using design as a powerful communication tool. With this background, I am committed to furthering my expertise through advanced study and expanding my contributions in areas that integrate creativity, technology, and innovation.…I am a visual creator and a graduate of Product Design at ITS, with a focus on Visual Communication Design. I have been working as a freelance artist for over five years, with international commissions and experience in the digital creative industry. I have strengthened my skills in visual storytelling, independent project management, and cross-cultural communication. I am also deeply interested in creative technology and using design as a powerful communication tool. With this background, I am committed to furthering my expertise through advanced study and expanding my contributions in areas that integrate creativity, technology, and innovation.

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I am a visual creator and a graduate of Product Design at ITS, with a focus on Visual Communication Design. I have been working as a freelance artist for over five years, with international commissions and experience in the digital creative industry. I have strengthened my skills in visual storytelling, independent project management, and cross-cultural communication. I am also deeply interested in creative technology and using design as a powerful communication tool.

With this background, I am committed to furthering my expertise through advanced study and expanding my contributions in areas that integrate creativity, technology, and innovation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Indonesian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Japanese

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Maulidan Games Studio

June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020

Created illustrations for various game projects, focusing on character design and environment art.

Illustrator at Tabletoys Boardgame

November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Worked on illustrations for board games, contributing to character artwork and game components.

Co-Lead Illustrator at Ruangguru

March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021

Collaborated with a team to design educational illustrations and interactive content.

Freelance Illustrator at VGEN / Discord

March 1, 2018 - Present

Provided freelance illustration services, including character design and concept art for various clients.

2D Artist Intern at Maulidan Games

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Created optimized pixel art game assets with a lightweight and efficient style. Developed character concepts based on project requirements.

Illustrator Intern at Tabletop Board Game (Korowai Board Game Project)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Designed the rule book for Korowai board game, aligned with existing visual guidelines. Independently developed the visual concept for the card game 'Kaka Teladan', a memory-based game aimed at improving focus and cognitive skills.

Co-Lead 2D Artist at Ruangguru

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Led and coordinated a team in delivering visual assets for elementary-level mathematics learning videos. Ensured visuals were engaging, accessible, and aligned with educational goals.

Freelance Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2018 - Present

Delivered high-quality rendered illustrations for international clients in a timely manner. Designed game UI and visual assets for various digital projects.

Exhibitor at ChibiCon

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Managed art booth, handled transactions, and interacted with customers. Promoted and sold original artworks and merchandise.

Exhibitor at ChibiCon

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Assisted customers and maintained booth presentation. Managed stock and product display.

Exhibitor at Comic Frontier (Comifuro)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Sold digital art prints and merchandise at a high-traffic event.Handled cash payments and customer inquiries.

Workshop Speaker at Digital Illustration

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Delivered a digital illustration workshop for participants. Explained tools, techniques, and creative workflow.

Contestant at Art Duel, Creator Fest

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Secured first place in a province-wide live speed drawing competition; featured by Tribun Jatim, a major regional media outlet.

Contestant at Art Duel, Anime Festival Asia (AFA), Singapore

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Selected to represent ASEAN-level competition following regional qualification; received full funding for accommodation.

Contestant at Art Battle Hong Kong

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Achieved runner-up position in an international online speed drawing competition with diverse global participants, showcasing competitive artistic skill on a global stage.

Contestant at Mixue National Fan Art Competition

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Ranked among the top 20 entries nationwide, reflecting strong creative execution and relevance in a highly competitive public art contest.