I am Amin Qaraie, a visual development artist with 17 years of experience in concept art, character design, and animation. I have trained over 18 artists in digital painting and have contributed to both corporate and independent projects. My recent role is with Dark Blue Studios in Ankara as a Concept Artist and Character Designer, where I help shape pre-production visuals for animated projects. I started my career at the Cinema Institute as a 2D animator and have collaborated on film projects Behesht Shodad and Loupeto, as well as freelance work and collaborations with Shiva Gaming and Near Moon studios. I am open to relocating and eager to contribute to creative teams worldwide.…

Amin Qaraie

I am Amin Qaraie, a visual development artist with 17 years of experience in concept art, character design, and animation. I have trained over 18 artists in digital painting and have contributed to both corporate and independent projects. My recent role is with Dark Blue Studios in Ankara as a Concept Artist and Character Designer, where I help shape pre-production visuals for animated projects. I started my career at the Cinema Institute as a 2D animator and have collaborated on film projects Behesht Shodad and Loupeto, as well as freelance work and collaborations with Shiva Gaming and Near Moon studios. I am open to relocating and eager to contribute to creative teams worldwide.…

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I am Amin Qaraie, a visual development artist with 17 years of experience in concept art, character design, and animation. I have trained over 18 artists in digital painting and have contributed to both corporate and independent projects. My recent role is with Dark Blue Studios in Ankara as a Concept Artist and Character Designer, where I help shape pre-production visuals for animated projects.

I started my career at the Cinema Institute as a 2D animator and have collaborated on film projects Behesht Shodad and Loupeto, as well as freelance work and collaborations with Shiva Gaming and Near Moon studios. I am open to relocating and eager to contribute to creative teams worldwide.

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Language

English
Beginner

Work Experience

Concept Artist and Character Designer at Dark Blue Studios
March 1, 2020 - Present
Concept artist and character designer for Dark Blue Studios; based in Ankara, Turkey; freelance arrangement; responsible for character design and concept art; started March 2020; ongoing.
Concept Artist and Character Designer at Dark Blue Studios - Ankara
March 1, 2020 - Present
Supervisor of the animator in the cinematic animation Paradise Shaddad; responsible for concept art and character design; led a team and trained about 18 people in digital painting; involved in short animation collaborations with Shiva Gaming and Near Moon; contributed to two film projects Behesht Shodad and Loupeto. Current role since March 2020.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design at Honarhaye Ziba
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Graphic Design at Honarhaye Ziba - Kerman
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Graphic Design at Honarhaye Ziba - Kerman, Kerman Province
January 1, 2005 - May 6, 2026
Diploma at Honarhaye Ziba
January 1, 2005 - May 6, 2026

Qualifications

Best Animate Award, Jasmine Film Festival
January 1, 2010 - May 6, 2026
Group Exhibition 'LANTERN'
January 1, 2005 - May 6, 2026
Best Animate Award, Jasmine Film Festival
January 1, 2010 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    paper Who I am ?

    I am Amin Qaraei, a visual development artist specializing in character design and concept art with 17 years of experience in the animation industry. Since March 2020 I have been a Concept Artist and Character Designer at Dark Blue Studios in Ankara, where I also supervise animators on projects such as Paradise Shaddad. I’m passionate about creating cohesive visuals that tell a story and bring worlds to life.

    I’ve trained around 18 people in digital painting and collaborated with Shiva Gaming and Near Moon on multiple projects. I’ve contributed to film projects Behesht Shodad and Loupeto, and I bring experience across 2D animation, background design, and art direction. I’m open to relocation and excited to explore new opportunities worldwide.