Hello, I am Stefano Buro, an Italian Art Director based in Tottori, Japan. With over 20 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Animator, and Illustrator, I work as a freelancer and currently serve as Art Director and Co-CEO at Akame, a small indie game studio. I have collaborated with international companies and animation studios, developing skills in illustration, packaging, motion graphics, video production, UI design, and game development. I am passionate about my work, open to feedback, and always striving to grow—both creatively and personally. I am seeking a work environment where I can focus 100% on the creative side, from concept development to team and resource management, while leaving behind bureaucracy and accounting. I want to dedicate my skills to what I love most and join a dynamic team where creative risk taking is balanced with continuous improvement.

Stefano Buro

Hello, I am Stefano Buro, an Italian Art Director based in Tottori, Japan. With over 20 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Animator, and Illustrator, I work as a freelancer and currently serve as Art Director and Co-CEO at Akame, a small indie game studio. I have collaborated with international companies and animation studios, developing skills in illustration, packaging, motion graphics, video production, UI design, and game development. I am passionate about my work, open to feedback, and always striving to grow—both creatively and personally. I am seeking a work environment where I can focus 100% on the creative side, from concept development to team and resource management, while leaving behind bureaucracy and accounting. I want to dedicate my skills to what I love most and join a dynamic team where creative risk taking is balanced with continuous improvement.

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Hello, I am Stefano Buro, an Italian Art Director based in Tottori, Japan. With over 20 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Animator, and Illustrator, I work as a freelancer and currently serve as Art Director and Co-CEO at Akame, a small indie game studio. I have collaborated with international companies and animation studios, developing skills in illustration, packaging, motion graphics, video production, UI design, and game development.

I am passionate about my work, open to feedback, and always striving to grow—both creatively and personally. I am seeking a work environment where I can focus 100% on the creative side, from concept development to team and resource management, while leaving behind bureaucracy and accounting. I want to dedicate my skills to what I love most and join a dynamic team where creative risk taking is balanced with continuous improvement.

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Intermediate

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Character Animation Workshop at Gobelins (Summer School), Paris
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Painting at Academy of Fine Arts, Verona
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Special Degree in Painting Research + Studentship at Academy of Fine Arts, Verona
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Special Degree in Painting Research at Academy of Fine Arts, Verona
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Degree in Graphic Design at C.F.P. School of Veneto, Verona
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other