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Hi! I’m Rafaela, a Brazilian concept artist and mentor specialized in character and environment design, image development and rendering, asset finalization, and creative direction. I enjoy guiding others and helping teams tell visual stories through clear, engaging visuals.
With a background spanning textile/fashion education and game development, I love blending art with design across media—from print-ready graphics to in-game assets. I’m passionate about mentoring, sharing feedback, and collaborating to craft compelling visuals that communicate ideas effectively.
Experience Level
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Language
Portuguese
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English
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French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Marketing Manager at Bruce Angieras Auctions
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed creation and finalization of graphic art materials for digital marketing; managed image treatment and delivery of final assets for email campaigns; worked with GoDaddy as the platform.
Art Director at University Drums, Polytechnic School of USP
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Created full visual identity and finalized graphic assets for events and merchandise; led the design and rendering of print-ready artworks and digital visuals.
Director of Events at Gilda de Mello Souza Academic Center, USP
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Organized the Week of Textile and Fashion; organized EACH Project Runway; organized lectures and events with professionals and attendees.
Concept Supervisor at Rebelo's Planet Geek
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreation and development of 2D concept art for characters and clothing in the game Front Online; modeling and rendering of 3D clothing assets using ZBrush and Substance Painter; provided visual feedback and mentored junior designers during asset development; Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender.
Concept Supervisor at Rebelo’s Planet Geek
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreation and development of 2D concept art for characters and clothing in the game; Front-end online work; Modeling and rendering of 3D clothing assets using ZBrush and Substance Painter; Provided visual feedback and mentored junior designers during asset development; Tools used: Photoshop, Illustrator, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender
Marketing Manager at Bruce Angiera's Auctions
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Led creation and finalization of graphic art materials for digital marketing; Managed image treatment and delivery of final assets for email campaigns; Worked with GoDaddy as a platform
Art Director at University Drums of the Polytechnic School of USP
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Created and maintained visual identity for university events; Led design directions for merchandise and prints; Organized events and collaborated with professionals for in-house projects
Director of Events at Gilda de Mello Souza Academic Center at USP
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Organized the 'Week of Textile and Fashion'; Coordinated the 'EACH Project Runway' fashion show created by students; Arranged lectures and events with industry professionals
Concept Supervisor at Rebelo's Planet Geek
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreation and development of 2D concept art for characters and clothing in the game. Front Online. Modeling and rendering of 3D clothing assets using ZBrush and Substance Painter. Provided visual feedback and mentored junior designers during asset development. Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender.
Marketing Manager at Bruce Angiera's Auctions
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed creation and finalization of graphic art materials for digital marketing; managed image treatment and delivery of final assets for email campaigns; worked across GoDaddy-based platform for campaigns.
Art Director at University Drums of the Polytechnic School of USP
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Created full visual identity and finalized graphic assets for events and merchandise; led the design and rendering of print-ready artworks and digital visuals.
Director of Events at Gilda de Mello Souza Academic Center at USP
December 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Organized the “Week of Textile and Fashion”; coordinated the EA CH Project Runaway fashion show; organized lectures, events with professionals in the area and parties.
Education
International Semester at ENSAIT – École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, Roubaix, France
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Undergraduate degree in Textile and Fashion at USP – University of São Paulo, School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Game development with specialization in modeling at School of Art, Game and Animation (SAGA)
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025International Semester (Textile Engineering; International Management; Design Concept) at ENSAIT - École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (France)
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Textile and Fashion at USP – University of São Paulo, EACH
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Game development with specialization in modeling at School of Art, Game and Animation (SAGA)
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025International Semester (Textile Engineering; International management; E-Shops; Design Concept (Lectra) 2D and 3D; languages) at ENSAIT – École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, Roubaix, France
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Textile and Fashion at USP – University of São Paulo, School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Game development with specialization in modeling at SAG A – School of Art, Game and Animation
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Experience Level
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