Hi, I'm Caro Oliveira, a 2D character designer and layout artist based in Lisbon. I specialize in creating expressive characters and clean character layouts for animation and games, with a love for storytelling and collaboration. Over the years I've worked with studios like Flying Bark Productions, Studio Mir, Netflix, and Webtoon, and I'm proficient with photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony and Illustrator, among other tools. I enjoy exploring different styles and tackling new challenges.

Caro Oliveira

Hi, I'm Caro Oliveira, a 2D character designer and layout artist based in Lisbon. I specialize in creating expressive characters and clean character layouts for animation and games, with a love for storytelling and collaboration. Over the years I've worked with studios like Flying Bark Productions, Studio Mir, Netflix, and Webtoon, and I'm proficient with photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony and Illustrator, among other tools. I enjoy exploring different styles and tackling new challenges.

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Hi, I’m Caro Oliveira, a 2D character designer and layout artist based in Lisbon. I specialize in creating expressive characters and clean character layouts for animation and games, with a love for storytelling and collaboration.

Over the years I’ve worked with studios like Flying Bark Productions, Studio Mir, Netflix, and Webtoon, and I’m proficient with photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony and Illustrator, among other tools. I enjoy exploring different styles and tackling new challenges.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Character Layout Artist at Flying Bark Productions
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Responsible for designing and laying out character poses and expressions for animation, collaborating with directors, storyboard artists, and riggers.
Freelance Character Concept Artist at Studio Mir
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Freelance concept art for characters for animation projects.
Freelance Illustrator at Arsenalet
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Illustration and concept art for various projects.
Freelance Character Designer at Grid Animation LLC
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Freelance character design for multiple projects.
Freelance Character Designer at WEBTOON
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Character design work for Webtoon projects.
Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist at Octopie
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Illustration and concept art for various projects.
Freelance Illustrator at Netflix
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Commercial illustrations for Netflix's social media.
Freelance Concept Artist at Share Creators
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Assisted Art Lead on multiple projects for mobile.
Freelance Illustrator at Share Creators
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Involved in creating illustrations for spine animation for the video-game 'Game of Thrones Winter is Coming' developed by Yoozoo.
Hostess at CLOE Events
April 1, 2014 - February 1, 2018
Hosted promotional events for Daimler (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche) and other automotive brands and healthcare events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia at Faculty of Fine Arts of Lisbon
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
High School Diploma at Escola Secundária Francisco Franco
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Other