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Hi! I’m Sam Nilsson, a game designer and artist specializing in stylized 2D characters and objects, with a strong foundation in Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot. I enjoy building cooperative games for two or more players and have experience across game engines, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. I thrive in team environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading and advocating for my ideas. Fluent in Swedish and English, I work well with others and stay organized in agile workflows. I aim to create engaging experiences from concept to product, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve gameplay visuals. I look forward to contributing to creative projects and growing as a designer and artist.…Hi! I’m Sam Nilsson, a game designer and artist specializing in stylized 2D characters and objects, with a strong foundation in Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot. I enjoy building cooperative games for two or more players and have experience across game engines, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. I thrive in team environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading and advocating for my ideas. Fluent in Swedish and English, I work well with others and stay organized in agile workflows. I aim to create engaging experiences from concept to product, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve gameplay visuals. I look forward to contributing to creative projects and growing as a designer and artist.

Sam Nilsson

Game Designer, Artist, Character Designer, +4

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Hi! I’m Sam Nilsson, a game designer and artist specializing in stylized 2D characters and objects, with a strong foundation in Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot. I enjoy building cooperative games for two or more players and have experience across game engines, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. I thrive in team environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading and advocating for my ideas. Fluent in Swedish and English, I work well with others and stay organized in agile workflows. I aim to create engaging experiences from concept to product, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve gameplay visuals. I look forward to contributing to creative projects and growing as a designer and artist.…Hi! I’m Sam Nilsson, a game designer and artist specializing in stylized 2D characters and objects, with a strong foundation in Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot. I enjoy building cooperative games for two or more players and have experience across game engines, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. I thrive in team environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading and advocating for my ideas. Fluent in Swedish and English, I work well with others and stay organized in agile workflows. I aim to create engaging experiences from concept to product, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve gameplay visuals. I look forward to contributing to creative projects and growing as a designer and artist.

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Hi! I’m Sam Nilsson, a game designer and artist specializing in stylized 2D characters and objects, with a strong foundation in Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot. I enjoy building cooperative games for two or more players and have experience across game engines, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. I thrive in team environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading and advocating for my ideas. Fluent in Swedish and English, I work well with others and stay organized in agile workflows.

I aim to create engaging experiences from concept to product, and I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve gameplay visuals. I look forward to contributing to creative projects and growing as a designer and artist.

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Swedish

Fluent

English

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French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Student host at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Hosted during Almedalsveckan; welcomed new students via phone calls; assisted reception.

Graphic Designer / Character Illustrator at Visby & Stockholm

June 1, 2022 - November 28, 2025

Graphic design; Character illustration; Brand logo design.

Project Owner, Game Designer, Lead Artist, Artist at Campus Gotland

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Created various games from idea to product in groups using agile development. Created a playful workshop for parents of gaming children. Conducted useful and goal-oriented play testing. Lead artist and artist for the games’ graphics.

Student host at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland

June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Hosted during Almedalsveckan at Spel Almedalen. Made phone calls to welcome new students. Assisted receptionist.

Graphic Designer / Character Illustration at Visby & Stockholm

June 1, 2022 - Present

Graphic design; Character illustration; Band logo design.

Project Owner, Game Designer, Lead Artist, Artist at Campus Gotland – Student Projects

August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Created various games from idea to product in groups using agile development. Led a play test workshop for parents of gaming children. Lead artist and artist for the games’ graphics.

Graphic Designer / Character Illustration at Commissions (Visby & Stockholm)

June 1, 2022 - Present

Graphic design; Character illustration; Band logo design.

Project Owner, Game Designer, Lead Artist, Artist at Campus Gotland (Student Projects)

August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Created various games from idea to product in groups using agile development; organized playable workshops for parents; conducted useful, goal-oriented play testing; led art for game graphics.

Graphic Designer / Character Illustration / Band Logo Design at Commission(s), Visby & Stockholm

June 1, 2022 - Present

Graphic design, character illustration, and band logo design work.

Project Owner, Game Designer, Lead Artist, Artist at Student Projects, Campus Gotland

August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Created various games from idea to product in groups using agile development. Created a play-friendly workshop for parents of gaming children. Conducted useful and goal-oriented play testing. Led the art for the games’ graphics.