Hello! I am a freelance illustrator and art director specializing in visual storytelling. I create expressive characters, layout-ready infographics, and polished art direction for video games and comics. I love collaborating with writers and directors to bring ideas to life with clear visual language and attention to detail. You can see examples of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Daniel Balage

Hello! I am a freelance illustrator and art director specializing in visual storytelling. I create expressive characters, layout-ready infographics, and polished art direction for video games and comics. I love collaborating with writers and directors to bring ideas to life with clear visual language and attention to detail. You can see examples of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello! I am a freelance illustrator and art director specializing in visual storytelling. I create expressive characters, layout-ready infographics, and polished art direction for video games and comics.
I love collaborating with writers and directors to bring ideas to life with clear visual language and attention to detail.
You can see examples of my work here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Directeur artistique
December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025
Directeur artistique for VR experiences and projects including Astra Emperor, Venice Immersive, Fight Back, Glimpses; Prix de l'expérience VR du Festival d'Annecy; Master of Light.
Directeur artistique at FAUNS
December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Directeur artistique for scientific documentaries: L'Odyssée interstellaire; Le Mystère des géants disparus; Voyages sous nos pieds; Nos ordinateurs ont-ils la mémoire courte?
Directeur artistique at ARKANE STUDIOS
December 31, 2006 - September 16, 2025
Direction artistique and concept art for video game projects.
Concept Artist at Dark Messiah of Might and Magic
December 31, 2007 - September 16, 2025
Conceived concept art for Dark Messiah of Might and Magic.

Education

DNSEP (Diplôme National Supérieur d'Études Plastiques) at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

DNSEP (Diplôme National Supérieur d'Études Plastiques)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE621 DCIA
    Concept art for the documentary DCIA / Fauns studio
    uniE621 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
    concept art for the game Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC illustrator
    uniE621 Assassin's Creed
    concept art for the game Assassin's Creed Valhalla. DLC conceptartist