I'm Stéphanie Mercier, a French 2D freelance artist with over three years of professional experience. My work combines a strong foundation in fine arts (painting, anatomy, perspective, and color theory) with a focus on visual storytelling and expressive characters. I particularly enjoy creating colorful, playful, and heartwarming universes. Illustration - Graphic design - UI design - 2D animation - Art direction and production for video games

Stéphanie Mercier

I'm Stéphanie Mercier, a French 2D freelance artist with over three years of professional experience. My work combines a strong foundation in fine arts (painting, anatomy, perspective, and color theory) with a focus on visual storytelling and expressive characters. I particularly enjoy creating colorful, playful, and heartwarming universes. Illustration - Graphic design - UI design - 2D animation - Art direction and production for video games

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I’m Stéphanie Mercier, a French 2D freelance artist with over three years of professional experience. My work combines a strong foundation in fine arts (painting, anatomy, perspective, and color theory) with a focus on visual storytelling and expressive characters. I particularly enjoy creating colorful, playful, and heartwarming universes.

Illustration - Graphic design - UI design - 2D animation - Art direction and production for video games

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Language

French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director • Project Manager at CLÉMA
January 1, 2022 - Present
2D narrative platformer & party-games (PC)
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Client relations, needs analysis, satisfaction, ensuring deadlines
Art Director / Lead Artist at CIVILIA
September 1, 2025 - Present
2D JRPG project; art direction, UI design, assets and animations
Art Director / UI Designer at GORAS GAMES
October 1, 2025 - Present
Refuge Road – 3D tower defense; concept art to 3D asset pipeline
UI Artist / 2D Animator at PEACE YOURSELF
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cozy puzzle game; 2D animation and UI assets
Co-organizer at The biannual jam des Audacieuxes
January 1, 2024 - Present
Volunteer organizer; page/logo/materials; methodology for game artists in jams
UI Artist / 2D Animator at PLASTIC-EATING SHELL FAIRY (Pixel Game Jam)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cozy arcade game; contributed UI, art and assets during the jam
Artist / UI Designer at GTCO
January 1, 2024 - Present
Survival action game; contributed art during La New Year New Skills Jam 2024
Artist / 2D Animator at RABBITS SAYS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Action puzzle game; jam entry
Art Director / Brackey's Jam Entry at REAL DELICIOUS FRUITS
January 1, 2022 - Present
Survival action game; Brackey's Jam 2022
UI & Props Designer / 2D Animator at PEACE YOURSELF
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cozy puzzle game project; jam entry
Cinematics Co-direction / 2D Animator at TEREBRIS GAMES
March 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Demo Steam launched; 10 original illustrations integrated into the demo; co-direction and animation of the 2D cinematic
Co-Organizer at Jam des Audacieuxes
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-organizer and promoter of the biannual jam; design materials
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance graphic designer

Education

French Literary Baccalaureate (Fine Arts) at Bellevue High School - Albi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor in Design at ISCID et UT2J Jean Jaurès Toulouse
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Bachelor in Fine Arts at ISCID et UT2J Jean Jaurès Toulouse
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Artisan de l’image animée program at Georges Méliès School - Orly
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Master's degree in animation at ISCID Montauban
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Thesis: The animated dance at ISCID Montauban
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services