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Cris Loran
Cris Loran
Concept Artist, Character Designer, 2D generalist
Chişinău, Moldova

Summary

Hello! As a multifaceted 2D game art generalist, concept artist, lead artist, manga artist, and illustrator, I bring over 6 years of dedicated experience in game art, enriched by creative ventures in marketing videos, illustrations, TV animated series, and a diverse array of genres including mature content games.

My artistic journey is characterized by a rich tapestry of character and environment design, concept art, key art, splash art, promo art, illustration, manga art, storyboarding, and photo-bashing. I thrive in weaving visual narratives that resonate emotionally, believing firmly that art is not just a craft but a storytelling medium that beautifies our world and fuels our dreams.

Proficient in tools like Photoshop, After Effects, I am also familiar with Clip Studio Paint, Blender, Unity Engine, Pro Create, and Spine, I have honed my skills to not only envision but also to bring to life fantastical worlds and characters that captivate and inspire. My work has graced the projects of studios such as FaiFly and Your Story Interactive, where my contributions have played a pivotal role in the storytelling process.

As an artist, I'm on a constant lookout for mid to hardcore projects that boast a narrative with a unique design and a high level of creativity. I have a particular affinity for genres that push the boundaries of imagination—fantasy, sci-fi, cyberpunk, horror, as well as manga and anime.

Innovation is at the heart of my workflow; I embrace AI and other state-of-the-art tools to enhance efficiency and maintain a keen eye for detail—those subtle touches that bring a scene, a character, or a story to life. My approach is to tailor each project's creative process to maximize its potential while ensuring that every stroke, every shade, and every line contributes to a cohesive and compelling whole.

Join me in a collaborative endeavor where we can explore the uncharted territories of creativity, and together, craft art that not only stands out but also tells a tale that will be remembered.

Skills

AnatomyConcept ArtDigital PaintingIllustrationCharacter DesignPhoto-manipulationPhotoshopdigital artComic Artpropsenvironmentsplash artkey artCharacter artanime & manga

Software proficiency

After Effects
After Effects
Photoshop
Photoshop
Premiere
Premiere

Productions

    • Mobile Game
      Perfect Life
    • Year
      2024
    • Role
      Concept artist, partly project manager, character design
    • Company
      FaiFly
    • Mobile Game
      Vampire Kiss
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Art Lead/concept artist/character designer/ promo artist
    • Company
      FaiFly
    • Mobile Game
      My first kiss
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      art lead/art director
    • Company
      Fayfly
    • Video Game
      Romance Club
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Concept artist, character design, digital matte painting
    • Company
      Your Story Interractive

Experience

  • lead artist at Faifly
    UA
    June 2022 - December 2023

    - Initially hired as an Art Lead and promoted to Art Director within a year.

    - Successfully managed a team of 5 junior artists and one middle artist, providing additional art courses and guidance to foster their growth.

    - Implemented effective planning and management solutions, resulting in a 2x increase in productivity while maintaining the initial quality of the game.

    Art Style: Semi-anime, anime style

  • Romance Club at Your Story Interactive
    Chisinau, Moldova
    August 2018 - June 2022

    content - Romance Club - visual storytelling, choice-based game

    my obligations - character design, backgrounds design, digital matte painting

    my tools - Adobe Photoshop

    The game is available in apple and google play stores and it's free to play

  • concept artist, 2d animator, character design, photo manipulation, advertisement etc at Freelance
    Chisinau
    January 2013 - August 2018

    I had many different projects and had fun being a freelancer

  • concept artist, 2d animator, lead at ES videolab
    Chisinau, Moldova
    March 2014 - September 2015

    content - 2d animated advertisement videos

    my obligations - create proper concept, scripts, storyboards, logos, animation

    my tools - Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, traditional paper and pencils

    show reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zzgfn1h418

  • digital artist, 2d animator at Simpals
    Chisinau, Moldova
    May 2012 - July 2013

    a educational animated tv show

    my position - artist and animator

    my obligations - creating art, preparing artistic material for animation, animation

    my tools - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects

    show reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOiShO6UrFY