Hi! I'm Charlo, a passionate Concept Artist with experience leading teams and creating original characters for AAA game studios. I love guiding junior artists and collaborating closely with art directors and clients to bring high-quality game assets to life. My background also includes freelance work where I tailored art styles for indie games and produced creative concept art across various styles. Aside from game development, I have a strong foundation in illustration, having created custom artwork and stylized illustrations for clients worldwide. I'm always eager to blend digital and traditional media to maintain storytelling integrity and produce polished, high-quality artwork.

Charlo I. Nocete

Hi! I'm Charlo, a passionate Concept Artist with experience leading teams and creating original characters for AAA game studios. I love guiding junior artists and collaborating closely with art directors and clients to bring high-quality game assets to life. My background also includes freelance work where I tailored art styles for indie games and produced creative concept art across various styles. Aside from game development, I have a strong foundation in illustration, having created custom artwork and stylized illustrations for clients worldwide. I'm always eager to blend digital and traditional media to maintain storytelling integrity and produce polished, high-quality artwork.

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Hi! I’m Charlo, a passionate Concept Artist with experience leading teams and creating original characters for AAA game studios. I love guiding junior artists and collaborating closely with art directors and clients to bring high-quality game assets to life. My background also includes freelance work where I tailored art styles for indie games and produced creative concept art across various styles.

Aside from game development, I have a strong foundation in illustration, having created custom artwork and stylized illustrations for clients worldwide. I’m always eager to blend digital and traditional media to maintain storytelling integrity and produce polished, high-quality artwork.

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Work Experience

Senior Concept Artist at Pixel Mafia Ltd
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed a team of senior artists to deliver high-profile projects featuring top-tier assets for a prestigious client. Guided and coached junior and mid-level artists. Liaised with art directors and international clients to convey project expectations. Spearheaded high-quality game assets for clients like Respawn Entertainment and Platinum Games. Periodically assisted in company portfolio development.
Senior Concept Artist at Keywords Studios
January 1, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Designed original characters for AAA game studios, working closely with art directors to ensure alignment with the creative vision. Developed concept sketches, color palettes, and detailed renderings to maintain storytelling integrity and visual consistency. Led a project for a high-profile client.
Freelance Concept Artist at Cecil Studios (Cecil Kim)
January 1, 2021 - July 24, 2025
Designed concept art for indie games, tailoring art styles to match various project requirements. Interacted directly with clients, incorporated feedback through revisions, and delivered polished, high-quality work.
Junior Concept Artist at Section Studios
January 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Produced original and creative concept art for characters across various art styles. Worked closely with Art Leads and fellow artists to follow creative direction and ensure all assets meet technical requirements.
Illustrator at Upwork / Elance
January 1, 2018 - July 24, 2025
Created custom artwork and designs for clients across multiple industries, including book illustrations, comics, storyboards, board games, and graphic design, while adhering to tight deadlines and client specifications.
Book Illustrator at Author Solutions, LLC
January 1, 2013 - July 24, 2025
Created stylized illustrations for children's books for authors worldwide.
Senior Concept Artist at Pixel Mafia Ltd
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed a team of senior artists to deliver high-profile projects featuring top-tier assets for a prestigious client. Guided and coached junior and mid-level artists. Liaised with art directors and international clients to convey project expectations. Spearheaded high-quality game assets for clients including Respawn Entertainment and Platinum Games. Periodically assisted in company portfolio development.
Senior Concept Artist at Keywords Studios
January 1, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Designed original characters for AAA game studios, collaborating closely with art directors to ensure alignment with creative vision. Developed concept sketches, color palettes, and detailed renderings to maintain storytelling integrity and visual consistency. Led a project for a high-profile client.
Freelance Concept Artist at Cecil Studios (Cecil Kim)
January 1, 2021 - July 24, 2025
Designed concept art for indie games, tailoring art styles to match various project requirements. Interacted directly with clients, incorporated feedback through revisions, and delivered polished, high-quality work.
Junior Concept Artist at Section Studios
January 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Produced original and creative concept art for characters across various art styles. Worked closely with Art Leads and fellow artists to follow creative direction and ensure all assets met technical requirements.
Illustrator at Upwork/Elance
January 1, 2018 - July 24, 2025
Created custom artwork and designs for clients across multiple industries, including book illustrations, comics, storyboards, board games, and graphic design, while adhering to tight deadlines and client specifications.
Book Illustrator at Author Solutions, LLC
January 1, 2013 - July 24, 2025
Created stylized illustrations for children's books for authors worldwide.

Education

BS Information Technology at System Technology Institute
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
BS Information Technology at System Technology Institute
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment