Senior Visual Development & Character Artist with 4+ years of professional experience creating character designs, 2D illustrations, environments, props, and narrative-driven artwork for animation and digital media. I specialize in character development, visual storytelling, composition, lighting, and creating expressive artwork that communicates emotion and story. I work from initial sketches and creative briefs through to polished final artwork, adapting to different visual styles and project requirements while maintaining consistency and quality. I also have professional experience in stop-motion animation and collaborating with creative teams throughout the production process.

ROMAN KLIMENCHUK

Senior Visual Development & Character Artist with 4+ years of professional experience creating character designs, 2D illustrations, environments, props, and narrative-driven artwork for animation and digital media. I specialize in character development, visual storytelling, composition, lighting, and creating expressive artwork that communicates emotion and story. I work from initial sketches and creative briefs through to polished final artwork, adapting to different visual styles and project requirements while maintaining consistency and quality. I also have professional experience in stop-motion animation and collaborating with creative teams throughout the production process.

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Senior Visual Development & Character Artist with 4+ years of professional experience creating character designs, 2D illustrations, environments, props, and narrative-driven artwork for animation and digital media.

I specialize in character development, visual storytelling, composition, lighting, and creating expressive artwork that communicates emotion and story. I work from initial sketches and creative briefs through to polished final artwork, adapting to different visual styles and project requirements while maintaining consistency and quality.

I also have professional experience in stop-motion animation and collaborating with creative teams throughout the production process.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Senior Visual Development & Concept Artist
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created character designs, environments, props, key visuals, and illustrations from initial concepts through final polished artwork. Developed character and visual concepts while maintaining consistency with established art direction and visual style. Contributed to storyboards and cinematic sequences by communicating narrative intent, composition, pacing, and visual direction. Worked through revisions and feedback while preserving quality and consistency, and established mood/atmosphere and design direction across projects. Collaborated with Art Directors, illustrators, animators, and 3D artists, translating creative briefs into production-ready visual assets. Prepared layered artwork for animation pipelines and adapted outputs to different project needs and production constraints, including working under tight deadlines.

Education

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Interdisciplinary Arts at Cascadia College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Interdisciplinary Arts at Cascadia College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

NDA portfolio projects (confidential)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services