I’m a freelance manga/comic book artist and illustrator based in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. I’ve been freelancing from home for over a decade, delivering artwork with dedication and a friendly approach. I enjoy creating characters, symbols, and creatures for games and boards, and I love bringing stories to life through visuals. I’ve delivered a 100-page web comic in five months, designed chibi characters for an online game, and produced board-game art using digital tools. I continuously learn new techniques to apply my best ideas across projects and collaborate effectively with teams under pressure.

Rael Mochizuki

I’m a freelance manga/comic book artist and illustrator based in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. I’ve been freelancing from home for over a decade, delivering artwork with dedication and a friendly approach. I enjoy creating characters, symbols, and creatures for games and boards, and I love bringing stories to life through visuals. I’ve delivered a 100-page web comic in five months, designed chibi characters for an online game, and produced board-game art using digital tools. I continuously learn new techniques to apply my best ideas across projects and collaborate effectively with teams under pressure.

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I’m a freelance manga/comic book artist and illustrator based in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. I’ve been freelancing from home for over a decade, delivering artwork with dedication and a friendly approach. I enjoy creating characters, symbols, and creatures for games and boards, and I love bringing stories to life through visuals.

I’ve delivered a 100-page web comic in five months, designed chibi characters for an online game, and produced board-game art using digital tools. I continuously learn new techniques to apply my best ideas across projects and collaborate effectively with teams under pressure.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Rael Mochizuki Arts
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance Illustrator working from home for 10+ years, delivering a 100-page web comic in five months. Created chibi character designs for an online game and produced artwork for board games with various symbols and creatures using digital software. Continuously learning and improving skills to apply them to new projects.
Graphic Designer at Elmo Comunicação Visual
March 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Full-time graphic designer. Worked with Photoshop and Corel Draw; learned to work with a team under pressure; extracted best ideas and boosted output, contributing to sales improvements by approximately 35%.
Freelance Illustrator at Rael Mochizuki Arts
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance illustrator working from home since 2011, delivering a 100-page web comic in 5 months; created chibi character designs for an online game and board-game art assets; developed skills to apply in future projects.
Graphic Designer at Elmo Comunicação Visual
March 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Full-time graphic designer using Photoshop and CorelDRAW; learned to work with a team and under pressure; produced best ideas in short deadlines to increase sales by about 35%.
Illustrator at Ameto
July 1, 2012 - Present
A sci-fi adult manga comic with dramatic and emotional story.
Publication of manga abroad
April 1, 2020 - Present
Publication of my comic book abroad; story published in 3 countries and ongoing.
Freelance Illustrator at Rael Mochizuki Arts
June 1, 2011 - Present
I work independently from home as a freelance illustrator for over 10 years. Delivered a 100-page web comic in 5 months. Created chibi character designs for an online game and was responsible for all assets that allow a character to move. Produced artwork for board games featuring various symbols and creatures using digital software. Continuously learning and applying improved skills to projects with full commitment.
Graphic Designer at Elmo Comunicação Visual
March 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
A local graphic design company (no longer active). Worked full-time using Photoshop and CorelDRAW. Learned to collaborate in a team and perform under pressure. Extracted best ideas and used creativity to meet tight deadlines, contributing to a 35% increase in sales.

Education

Visual Arts at Estácio de Sá
May 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts at Estácio de Sá University
May 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Graduation at Estácio de Sá
May 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025

Qualifications

Best Manga Award (First Place)
June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
Best Comic Book Story (First Place)
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Best Manga (June 2004) First Place - São Paulo, Brazil
June 1, 2004 - September 9, 2025
Best Comic Book Story (September 2010) First Place - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
The Best One Shot Manga
June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
The Best Comic Books Story
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other