I am a Mid Illustrator and Character Artist with over 20 years of experience in creating stylized and high-impact visuals for advertising, animation, and entertainment. My passion lies in crafting expressive characters and polished illustrations that tell stories and engage audiences.

Gustavo Souto

I am a Mid Illustrator and Character Artist with over 20 years of experience in creating stylized and high-impact visuals for advertising, animation, and entertainment. My passion lies in crafting expressive characters and polished illustrations that tell stories and engage audiences.

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I am a Mid Illustrator and Character Artist with over 20 years of experience in creating stylized and high-impact visuals for advertising, animation, and entertainment. My passion lies in crafting expressive characters and polished illustrations that tell stories and engage audiences.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior 3D Artist at Casablanca / TV Record
June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Freelance senior 3D artist focusing on character development across 2D and 3D media, delivering concept art, modeling, and asset production for TV projects in São Paulo.
Senior 3D Artist at CASABLANCA / TV Record - São Paulo
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
3D modeler for realistic assets using Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop and Marvelous Designer
Senior 3D Artist at CASABLANCA / TV Record
June 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
3D modeling for realistic assets using Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop and Marvelous Designer. Collaborated with the team to deliver correct models within deadlines and contributed as a Concept Artist.
Concept Artist, 3D Modeler & Texture Artist at Lion Studios
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Freelance contract focusing on character design, 3D modeling, and texture work; contributed end-to-end asset development for cinema/TV projects.
Concept Artist, 3D Modeler and Texture Artist at LION STUDIOS
May 20, 2022 - May 20, 2022
Freelancer contract; 3D modeling and texturing; Concept Artist.
3D Modeler and Texture Artist at LION STUDIOS
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
3D modeling and texturing of 3D GAME assets
Modeler 3D and Texture Artist at LION STUDIOS
May 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
3D modeling and texturing of game assets as a freelancer.
Modeler 3D and Texture Artist at LION STUDIOS
May 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
3D Modeling and texturing of 3D GAME Assets.
Senior Illustrator / Character Designer at TEAM CREATIFF
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created character-driven illustrations for advertising campaigns. Developed visually appealing assets focused on storytelling and brand identity. Produced polished artwork from sketch to final image.
Character Designer / 3D Artist at TEAM CREATIFF
January 1, 2022 - Present
Development of stylized characters for branding and advertising. Creation of visual identities through character design.
Self Employed - Concept Art/ Illustration Studio at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for character development across cartoon, stylized, and realistic themes. Created facial expressions for the 3D version of Sadia’s Mascot and its illustration projects; contributed to Volkswagen Cartoon Car Character illustrations, Bongo’s Danone mascot redesign, and other character development projects. Pipeline combines traditional drawing, digital painting, photobashing, and 3D modeling and texturing to produce unique characters.
Concept Artist / Illustrator at Self Employed / Concept Art & Illustration Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for character development across cartoon, stylized, and realistic themes; contributed facial expressions for 3D mascot projects and various brand illustration work; developed pipelines from traditional drawing through digital painting, photobashing, to 3D modeling and texturing.
Concept Artist / Illustration Studio at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for character development across cartoon, stylized and realistic themes. Led facial expressions and character design for high-profile projects, including Sadia mascot 3D version and illustrations, Volkswagen Cartoon Car Character illustrations, Danone mascot redesign, and other collaborations. Pipeline spans traditional drawing, digital painting, photobashing, and 3D modeling and texturing to create unique characters.
Concept Artist / Illustrator at Self-employed - Concept Art/ Illustration Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for character development across cartoon, stylized and realistic themes; created facial expressions for the 3D Sadia mascot and its illustration projects; contributed to Volkswagen Cartoon Car Characters and Bongo’s Danone mascot redesigns; pipeline includes traditional drawing, digital painting, photobashing, and 3D modeling and texturing to create unique characters.
Concept Artist / Illustrator at Self-Employed / Concept Art & Illustration Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Independent artist providing concept art and illustration services, focusing on character development for cartoon, stylized, and realistic themes. Worked on Sadia’s Mascot facial expressions in 3D and various illustration projects, including campaigns for Volkswagen and Danone.
Senior 3D Artist at Casablanca / TV Record
January 1, 2022 - November 20, 2025
Freelance artist for TV Record projects; Senior 3D Artist.
Freelancer
January 1, 2022 - November 14, 2025
Freelance 2D/3D Artist delivering character development, models, lookdev and assets
Freelancer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance work in 3D modeling, lookdev and asset creation for various clients.
Senior 3D Artist at CASABLANCA / TV Record - São Paulo
June 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
3D modeling for realistic assets using Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop and Marvelous Designer; collaborated with the team to deliver correct models within deadlines. Also contributed as Concept Artist.
Senior 3D Generalist & Concept Artist at Clan VFX
November 30, 2019 - November 30, 2019
3D generalist and concept artist for props and environments; responsibilities include modeling, shading, texturing and producing production-ready concepts for VFX projects.
Senior 3D Generalist & Concept Artist at CLAN VFX - São Paulo
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
3D Generalist, Texture Artist and LookDev; Concept Artist
Senior 3D Generalist & Concept Artist at CLAN VFX
November 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025
3D Generalist, Texture Artist and LookDev, plus Concept Artist responsibilities for various productions.
Senior 3D Generalist & Concept Artist at CLAN VFX - São Paulo
November 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025
3D Generalist, Texture Artist and LookDev; Concept Artist.
Senior 3D Modeler / Concept Support at CASABLANCA / TV Record
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Supported illustration and concept development using 3D base models. Collaborated to refine visuals into production-ready images.
Senior 3D Modeler / Props Artist at CASABLANCA / TV Record
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Modeling for TV productions and visual content. Asset creation for broadcast environments.
Senior 3D Modeler – Props Artist at Casablanca / TV Record - São Paulo
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Created and optimized 3D models and props for television projects, collaborating with art direction and production teams.
Senior 3D Modeler – Props Artist at Casablanca / TV Record
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Senior 3D modeling and props artist for São Paulo studio, contributing to character-driven visuals across animation and related projects.
Concept Artist & 3D Modeler at Vetor Zero / LOBO
May 31, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Created concept art and 3D models for animation projects, collaborating with art directors to develop characters and visuals.
Concept Artist & 3D Modeler at VETOR ZERO / LOBO
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Concept Art and 3D Modeling
Concept Artist & 3D Modeler at VETOR ZERO / LOBO
May 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Concept Art and 3D Modeling for projects, contributing to the visual development and asset creation.
Concept Artist & 3D Modeler at VETOR ZERO / LOBO
May 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Concept Art and 3D Modeling.
Concept Artist / Senior 3D Artist at CLAN VFX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Developed character visuals and illustration-based concepts for VFX. Used 3D + paintover workflows for final image development.
Concept Artist / Senior 3D Modeler at CLAN VFX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Character and asset development for VFX projects. Concept design and 3D production.
Concept Artist - Senior 3D Modeler at Clan VFX - São Paulo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Delivered concept art and 3D modeling work for visual effects projects, aligning with creative direction and production schedules.
Concept Artist - Senior 3D Modeler at Clan VFX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Created concept art and 3D models for VFX projects; contributed to character and prop design, ensuring consistent style and pipeline integration.
Concept Artist – Senior 3D Modeler at Clan VFX
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Concept art and advanced 3D modeling for film and VFX projects in São Paulo.
Concept Artist / 3D Generalist at LARUCCIA Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014
End-to-end production: concept, modeling, and illustration. Character development for animation projects.
Concept Artist - 3D Generalist at LARUCCIA Animation Studio - São Paulo
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2014
Created concept art and provided 3D generalist services to support animation pipelines, from early design to asset production.
Concept Artist - 3D Generalist at LARUCCIA Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014
Concept art and 3D generalist duties for animated projects; development of look and feel for characters and scenes.
Concept Artist – 3D Generalist at Laruccia Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2014
Concept art and 3D generalist work for animation projects.

Education

Bachelor of Advertising at Fundação Cásper Libero
February 1, 1995 - November 19, 1999
Bacharel at Fundação Cásper Libero - São Paulo
February 1, 1999 - November 14, 2025
Bacharel em Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação - São Paulo
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Bacharel em Design Digital at Faculdade Belas Artes – São Paulo
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Bacharel em Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação - São Paulo
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Design Digital at Faculdade Belas Artes – São Paulo
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Bacharel em Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação Casper Libero
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor in Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação Casper Líbero
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Concept Art Tutor at Augusto Ribeirões
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Illustration and Concept Art Tutor at Diego Peres & Mariana Peres
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Character Development Tutor at Imaginism Studios (Bobby Chiu)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals Tutor at Manny Clark
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bacharel em Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação Casper Líbero
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Bacharel em Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação Casper Libero
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Bacharel em Propaganda e Marketing at Fundação Casper Libero
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Marketing at Fundação Cásper Líbero
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising & Marketing at Fundação Cásper Líbero
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Qualifications

Ilustração de Concept Art com Diego Peres
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Desenvolvimento de personagens com Bobby Chiu - Imaginism Studios
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals com Manny Clark
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Concept Art training with Augusto Ribeirões
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Ilustração e Concept Art
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Desenvolvimento de personagens — Bobby Chiu (Imaginism Studios)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Concept Art Tutor
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Illustration and Concept Art Tutor
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Character Development Tutor
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals Tutor
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Concept Art Tutor – Augusto Ribeirões
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Illustration and Concept Art Tutor – Diego Peres & Mariana Peres
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Character Development Tutor – Bobby Chiu (Imaginism Studios)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals Tutor – Manny Clark
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Concept Art Tutor
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Illustration and Concept Art Tutor
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Character Development Tutor
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals Tutor
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Concept Art Tutor - Augusto Ribeiro
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Illustration and Concept Art Tutor - Diego Peres & Mariana Peres
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Character Development Tutor - Bobby Chiu (Imaginism Studios)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art Fundamentals Tutor - Manny Clark
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Concept Art
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Illustration & Concept Art
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Character Development
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Art Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing
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    Sadia´s mascot for Olimpics
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    Sadia´s food mascot for christmas
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