I'm Miguel Cerdá Catalán, a Fine Arts graduate specializing in Concept Art and Digital Illustration. I've been working in the video game industry for over seven years with various companies (Overhype Studios, Redhook Studios, Tequila Works, Gothic Games) as a Concept Artist or 2D/3D animator (using ZBrush, Maya, Unity, and 2D/3D rendering). I'm passionate about the world of illustration and animation, and especially about designing characters, environments, and stories within the video game universe. I am an expert in Spine for 2D animation and in creating fantasy, war, legendary, and children's characters and environments. I am familiar with rigging techniques for motion and action, and I have experience working with AI in certain areas. I saw your job posting, and it's exactly the kind of work I'm looking for because it's what I love and what I've dedicated a large part of my professional life to. I would be truly delighted to contribute my experience and creativity to the success of your project. I've attached some work samples and a link to one of the video games I've worked on. If you need more information, additional samples, or anything else that might be of interest, please feel free to contact me. Best regards and thank you very much.

Miguel Cerdá Catalán

I'm Miguel Cerdá Catalán, a Fine Arts graduate specializing in Concept Art and Digital Illustration. I've been working in the video game industry for over seven years with various companies (Overhype Studios, Redhook Studios, Tequila Works, Gothic Games) as a Concept Artist or 2D/3D animator (using ZBrush, Maya, Unity, and 2D/3D rendering). I'm passionate about the world of illustration and animation, and especially about designing characters, environments, and stories within the video game universe. I am an expert in Spine for 2D animation and in creating fantasy, war, legendary, and children's characters and environments. I am familiar with rigging techniques for motion and action, and I have experience working with AI in certain areas. I saw your job posting, and it's exactly the kind of work I'm looking for because it's what I love and what I've dedicated a large part of my professional life to. I would be truly delighted to contribute my experience and creativity to the success of your project. I've attached some work samples and a link to one of the video games I've worked on. If you need more information, additional samples, or anything else that might be of interest, please feel free to contact me. Best regards and thank you very much.

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I’m Miguel Cerdá Catalán, a Fine Arts graduate specializing in Concept Art and Digital Illustration.
I’ve been working in the video game industry for over seven years with various companies (Overhype Studios, Redhook Studios, Tequila Works, Gothic Games) as a Concept Artist or 2D/3D animator (using ZBrush, Maya, Unity, and 2D/3D rendering).
I’m passionate about the world of illustration and animation, and especially about designing characters, environments, and stories within the video game universe.
I am an expert in Spine for 2D animation and in creating fantasy, war, legendary, and children’s characters and environments.
I am familiar with rigging techniques for motion and action, and I have experience working with AI in certain areas.
I saw your job posting, and it’s exactly the kind of work I’m looking for because it’s what I love and what I’ve dedicated a large part of my professional life to. I would be truly delighted to contribute my experience and creativity to the success of your project. I’ve attached some work samples and a link to one of the video games I’ve worked on. If you need more information, additional samples, or anything else that might be of interest, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards and thank you very much.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist & 2D Animator at Gothic Games
July 1, 2018 - March 31, 2025
Designed and conceptualized characters, scenarios, and environments in both 2D and 3D for various video games. Created storyboards for animation sequences used in recognized studios. Produced 2D animations from concept to completion and coordinated storyboards and animation layouts based on scripts.
Diseñador Gráfico at Bad Land Games
May 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Created banners for brand promotion and impactful presentations. Designed brochures, catalogs, flyers, and other advertising inserts. Provided concept proposals, designs, and strategies for projects.
Diseñador Gráfico at Blue Sense Hotels
June 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Developed images and designs aligned with brand identity, including advertising messages with images, fonts, brochures, flyers, and catalogs. Designed the visual identity of the brand and promoted it through available channels. Updated and redesigned logos for companies undergoing rebranding.
Director Artístico y Concept Artist at DCK Cloud Project
March 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Orchestrated and supervised the creative process and conceived characters for specific projects.
Ilustrador Editorial at Ed. Andavira
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
Created comprehensive illustrations and character development for educational books, including covers, didactic, and divulgation materials. Participated in educational projects illustrating concepts and processes, focusing on children’s and youth narratives.
Concept Artist at Overhype Studios (Hamburgo, Alemania)
May 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Creación y desarrollo de personajes y escenarios para el videojuego “Battle Brothers”.
Illustrator / 2D/3D Animator at Bold School Productions, LLC. (Gothic Games)
June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Diseño y conceptualización de personajes, escenarios y entornos (2D y 3D) para videojuegos. Construcción de storyboards y la disposición de las animaciones 2D y 3D a partir del guion.
Concept Artist / Ilustrador at Overhype Studios
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Creación y desarrollo de personajes y escenarios para el videojuego “Battle Brothers”.
Director Artístico / Concept Artist at Orquestación
March 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Orquestación y supervisión del proceso creativo, así como la concepción de personajes para un proyecto específico.
Diseño e Ilustración Editorial at Editorial Andavira
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Maquetado, ilustraciones y creación de personajes para el libro de Ana María Speight “The verb to be of football: historias amenas para el aprendizaje del inglés”.
Ilustrador 2D/3D Animator at Bold School Productions, LLC (Gothic Games)
June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Diseño y conceptualización de personajes, escenarios y entornos para videojuegos. Construcción de storyboards y la disposición de las animaciones 2D y 3D a partir del guion.
Concept Artist/Ilustrador at Overhype Studios
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Creación y desarrollo de personajes y escenarios para el videojuego Battle Brothers.
Director Artístico / Concept Artist
March 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Orquestación y supervisión del proceso creativo, así como la concepción de personajes para un proyecto específico.

Education

Licenciado en Bellas Artes at Universidad de Salamanca (Salamanca)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Concept Art e Ilustración Digital at Escuela Superior de Dibujo Profesional (Madrid)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diseño Gráfico e Ilustración Profesional at Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología (Valencia)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Modelado y Animación 3D (Maya / ZBrush) at Centro de Estudios de Innovación Diseño y Márketing (Madrid)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Licenciatura en Bellas Artes at Universidad de Salamanca
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Concept Art e Ilustración Digital at Escuela Superior de Dibujo Profesional
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diseño Gráfico e Ilustración Profesional at Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Modelado y Animación 3D (Maya / ZBrush) at Centro de Estudios de Innovación Diseño y Márketing
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Licenciado en Bellas Artes at Universidad de Salamanca
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Concept Art e Ilustración Digital at Escuela Superior de Dibujo Profesional
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diseño Gráfico e Ilustración Profesional at Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Modelado y Animación 3D (Maya / ZBrush) at Centro de Estudios de Innovación Diseño y Márketing
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Curso : Ilustración Profesional
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Curso : Modelado y Animación 3D
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Curso: Concept Art e Ilustración Digital
January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
Curso: Diseño Gráfico e Ilustración Profesional
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Licenciatura en Bellas Artes
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other