2d artist with focus in illustration, marketing art and key art

João Fontes

2d artist with focus in illustration, marketing art and key art

Available to hire

2d artist with focus in illustration, marketing art and key art

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Concept artist Freelancer at Dark Abyss Studio
November 1, 2023 - Present
I work as a freelance concept artist developing model sheets, character designs, and turnarounds for their projects.
Illustrator/Concept artist at Monark Labs
January 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
I worked remotely as a character illustrator and concept artist, creating characters, props, splash arts, and key arts. I helped develop the visual language used in game production.
2D Concept Artist at Rawa Games
July 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
My work included developing concepts and key art for characters going into the final game release. I also designed vehicle concepts, UI elements, and various assets.
Concept Artist (Freelance) at Dark Abyss Studio
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Freelance concept artist developing model sheets, character designs and turnarounds for production.
Illustrator / Concept Artist at Monark Labs
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Character illustrator and concept artist, working on characters and props; contributed splash arts and key arts, helping develop the visual language used in the game production.
Illustrator at Project EO
December 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Composed illustrations that convey the narrative arc of the project and created moods and scenes to set the trailer and world of the project.

Education

at Esben Lash Rasmussen Course - Art Guild
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2023
at Character design for games - CG World - Art School
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2023
at Drawing Fundamentals - CG World - Art School
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2024
Painting Fundamentals at ICS Art School
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Drawing Fundamentals at CG World Art School
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Drawing Fundamentals at Marcelo Batista (Rhasdra)
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Intensive Workshop: Drawing Faces from Imagination at Art Guild / Esben Lash Rasmussen Course
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

Drawing faces from imagination - Esben Lash Rasmussen Course - Art Guild
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2023
Character design for games - CG World - Art School
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2023
Drawing fundamentals - CG World - Art School
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2024
Intensive Workshop: Drawing Faces from Imagination
May 4, 2023 - March 16, 2026
Certificate: Drawing Fundamentals - CG World Art School
June 6, 2024 - March 16, 2026
Esben Lash Rasmussen Course - Art Guild: Drawing faces from imagination
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Intensive Workshop: Joao Bragatto
May 4, 2023 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet