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I’m Suzy Petrienko, a passionate 2D artist specializing in digital illustration, character design, and background art. I’m skilled in Procreate and Photoshop and have experience creating illustrations for games, books, visual novels, logos, and cards.
I recently graduated from SAE Institute with strong collaboration experience, working alongside programmers and artists in game jams and academic projects. I maintain a creative and experimental approach, constantly exploring new styles, techniques, and visual ideas to push artistic boundaries.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Logo Designer
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Illustrated for visual novels during Ukrainian Jam events in 2023 and 2025. Created illustrations for books and cards, adapting styles to suit different audiences and narratives. Designed custom logos for small businesses, supporting unique brand identities.
2D Artist – University Game Jams at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Designed characters and backgrounds for collaborative student game projects. Worked closely with programmers and artists to integrate 2D assets into games. Gained experience working under deadlines in a creative team environment.
2D Illustrator – Ukrainian Game Jams
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Produced character illustrations and visual assets for narrative-driven games. Enhanced storytelling and atmosphere with unique 2D art styles during Ukrainian game jams in 2023 and 2025.
2D Artist – Academic Projects at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Developed 2D assets and character designs for coursework and final projects. Explored new styles and experimental approaches applying both digital and traditional art methods.
Freelance Illustrator & Logo Designer
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Illustrated for visual novels during Ukrainian Jam events (2023, 2025). Created illustrations for books and cards, adapting styles to suit different audiences and narratives. Designed custom logos for small businesses, supporting unique brand identities.
2D Artist – University Game Jams at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Designed characters and backgrounds for collaborative student game projects. Worked closely with programmers and artists to integrate 2D assets into games. Gained experience working under deadlines in a creative team environment.
2D Illustrator – Ukrainian Game Jams
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Produced character illustrations and visual assets for narrative-driven games. Enhanced storytelling and atmosphere with unique 2D art styles.
Academic Projects – 2D Artist at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Developed 2D assets and character designs for coursework and final projects. Explored new styles and experimental approaches, applying both digital and traditional art methods.
Freelance Illustrator & Logo Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Illustrated for visual novels during Ukrainian Jam events (2023, 2025); created illustrations for books and cards, adapting styles to suit different audiences and narratives; designed custom logos for small businesses to support unique brand identities.
2D Artist – University Game Jams (SAE Institute) at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Designed characters and backgrounds for collaborative student game projects; worked closely with programmers and artists to integrate 2D assets into games; gained experience working under deadlines in a creative team environment.
2D Illustrator – Ukrainian Game Jams at Ukrainian Game Jams
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Produced character illustrations and visual assets for narrative-driven games; enhanced storytelling and atmosphere with unique 2D art styles.
Academic Projects – SAE Institute at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Developed 2D assets and character designs for course work and final projects; explored new styles and experimental approaches, applying both digital and traditional art methods; collaborated with programmers to provide asset pipelines.
Freelance Illustrator & Logo Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Illustrated for visual novels during Ukrainian Jam events (2023, 2025); Created illustrations for books and cards, adapting styles to suit different audiences and narratives; Designed custom logos for small businesses, supporting unique brand identities
2D Artist – University Game Jams (SAE Institute) at SAE Institute
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Designed characters and backgrounds for collaborative student game projects; Worked closely with programmers and artists to integrate 2D assets into games; Gained experience working under deadlines in a creative team environment
2D Illustrator – Ukrainian Game Jams at Ukrainian Game Jams
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Produced character illustrations and visual assets for narrative-driven games; Enhanced storytelling and atmosphere with unique 2D art styles
Academic Projects at SAE Institute
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Developed 2D assets and character designs for course work and final projects; Explored new styles and experimental approaches, applying both digital and traditional art methods
Education
Bachelor in Game Art and Animation at SAE Institute, Royal Leamington Spa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Art Diploma at Art School, Ukraine
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Bachelor in Game Art and Animation at SAE Institute, Royal Leamington Spa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Art Diploma at Art School, Ukraine
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Bachelor in Game Art and Animation at SAE Institute, Royal Leamington Spa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Art Diploma at Art School, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor in Game Art and Animation at SAE Institute, Royal Leamington Spa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Art Diploma at Art School, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
BA Game art and Animation
October 17, 2023 - August 7, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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