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Hi, I’m Diego Román Bilbao, a Bilbao-born art director and illustrator with over 13 years in the video game industry, including three years as an Art Director. I love turning ideas into vibrant visuals and work across concept art, illustration, and UI design for card games and digital titles.
I’m currently exploring Slot Games and continuing to learn, focusing on teamwork, creativity, and attention to detail to deliver cohesive art directions and polished assets. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring others to raise the quality of the entire project.
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Language
English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
2D/UI Artist at Expenti (The Workshop split)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025Worked as a 2D/UI Artist for Slots Videogames in Málaga, Spain.
2D/UI Artist at The Workshop
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Contributed as a 2D/UI Artist for Slots Videogames, focusing on video and board games companies in Málaga, Spain.
Concept Artist and illustrator at Freelancer
May 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Provided concept art and illustration services for video and board games companies in Bilbao, Spain.
Game Artist at Hunters of Magic
April 1, 2016 - January 31, 2021Served as Art Director, 2D/3D Artist, and UI designer in a RTS/RPG game in Bilbao, Spain.
Art Teacher at Factory Arte Bilbao
October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016Conducted basics of Digital Painting workshops and taught art in Bilbao, Spain.
Artist at Freelancer
November 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016Provided art services for video and board games companies in Bilbao, Spain.
Game Artist at Iron Belt Studios
August 1, 2012 - February 28, 2015Held roles of Art Director, Illustrator, and UI Designer in a Card Game project in Bilbao, Spain.
2D/UI Artist at Slots Video Games
November 20, 2024 - October 14, 2025Art Director / 2D/3D Artist / UI Designer at Slots Video Games
February 20, 2025 - October 14, 2025Lead concept art, character/UI design and 2D/3D assets for RTS/RPG and slot games.
Concept Artist and Illustrator at Various video and board game companies
December 20, 2022 - October 14, 2025Concept art and illustration for video and board game projects.
Game Artist at Bilbao, Spain
January 20, 2021 - October 14, 2025Character design, 2D/3D asset creation, digital painting.
Art Teacher at Digital Painting Workshop
March 20, 2016 - October 14, 2025Teaching digital painting basics and art workflows.
Game Artist at Bilbao, Spain
February 20, 2015 - October 14, 2025Various game art tasks.
Art Director / 2D/3D Artist / UI Designer at Slots Video Games
February 25, 2025 - February 25, 2025Led art direction and asset production (2D/3D) and UI design for RTS/RPG titles; freelance collaboration with the studio's art and development teams to deliver cohesive visuals.
2D/UI Artist at Slots Video Games
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024Created 2D art assets and UI elements for slot-based and board-game-inspired projects; contributed to concept art pipelines and asset integration.
Concept Artist and Illustrator at Freelance (Video & Board Games)
December 20, 2022 - December 20, 2022Developed concept art and illustrations for multiple video game and board game projects; Málaga, Spain.
Game Artist at Freelance - Bilbao, Spain
February 20, 2019 - February 20, 2019Art production for video games, including character design, environment art, and asset creation.
Art Teacher (Basics of Digital Painting Workshop) at Bilbao, Spain
March 20, 2016 - March 20, 2016Taught foundational digital painting techniques in a workshop setting.
2D / UI Artist at Slots Video Games
February 25, 2025 - February 25, 2025Create 2D art and user interface elements for video slots; collaborate with design and development teams to deliver cohesive visuals.
Concept Artist & Illustrator at Freelance - Video & Board Games
December 20, 2022 - December 20, 2022Art direction, concept art and illustration for various video game projects and board game partners.
Game Artist at Freelance - Málaga & Bilbao
January 20, 2021 - January 20, 2021Art production for video games, including digital painting and 2D/3D assets.
Art Tutor at Workshop - Basics of Digital Painting
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016Taught Basics of Digital Painting; developed workshop curriculum and delivered hands-on sessions.
Game Artist at Freelance - Bilbao, Spain
February 20, 2015 - February 20, 2015Art creation for video and board game projects for multiple clients.
Education
University Degree of Fine Arts - Painting at Basque Country university
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2012Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration at Escola de Arte Ourense
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003University Degree of Fine Arts - Painting at Basque Country university
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2012Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration at Escola de Arte Ourense
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003University Degree of Fine Arts - Painting at University of Bilbao
September 20, 2007 - June 20, 2012Certificado of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration at Escuela de Arte Ourense
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025University Degree of Fine Arts - Painting at University of Fine Arts, Bilbao
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2012Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration at Escuela de Arte Ourense
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025University Degree of Fine Arts - Painting at University/Arts program in Bilbao
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration at Escuela de Arte Ourense
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025Qualifications
Basics of 3D production. Maya, Substance Painter
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019Basics of Digital Painting Workshop
October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016Basics of 3D production. Maya, Substance Painter
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019Certificado de Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Escuela de Arte Ourense
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Illustration
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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