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Gabriela Martinez

@gabrielamartinez4

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2D artist specializing in character, prop design, and illustrative storytelling for games and books.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design characters, props, and game assets within collaborative, creative teams that value craft, growth, and visual storytelling.

I am a 2D artist focused on character and prop design, asset development, and illustration with experience across games, children's books, comics, and installations. I have created concept art, assets, mock-ups, and 2D animation sprites for projects at Amber Studio and delivered commissions and published work as an independent illustrator.

I collaborate well with multidisciplinary teams and clients, bringing strong attention to detail, fast learning, and initiative to each project. Notable achievements include concept and level design contributions for Forgotten Runiverse, illustrating a children’s book produced with psychologists, a sold children’s book, and a solo exhibition at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Artist

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Independent

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Delivered commissioned illustrations and digital covers for multiple clients, including a series of character commissions and The Eagle and The Bear cover, focusing on game-related characters.

Client Communication Visual Storytelling

Current

Independent Illustrator

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Independent

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Collaborated with psychologists to illustrate the children's book 'Conversando con Angustio', producing sketches and final art that supported national and international sales to help children manage emotions.

Children'S Book Illustration Storyboarding Sketching Collaboration Emotional Narrative Illustration Production

2D Artist

Amber Studio

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)

Created character concept art, assets, ingredients and game screens for Tiny Chef: Cooking with Fwends; produced 2D animation sprites and mock-ups for minigames, supporting ongoing development.

Animated Sprite Concept Art Asset creation Attention To Detail

Level Designer

Amber Studio

Jan 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Designed explorable areas, layouts and dungeon mechanics for Forgotten Runiverse web game and implemented concept art for dungeon props to enhance player experience.

Mechanics Concept Art Prop Design Game Design Documentation Collaboration

Exhibitor

Pontifical Javeriana University

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Developed and showcased a solo installation for Emergente XII and presented an original comic 'Acrasia' in a university exhibition.

Visual Presentation Public Engagement

PIJ Instructor

Pontifical Javeriana University

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Worked as an animator instructor for the university's educational program, teaching animation to children and young people and supporting program development.

Curriculum Development Teaching Workshop Facilitation Animation Principles Animation Instructions

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pontifical Javeriana University

Illustration / Visual Arts

Activities and societies: Exhibitor at Emergente XII; developed solo installation; PIJ instructor in educational program; collaborated on children's book projects.

Participated in university-affiliated programs and exhibitions, including developing a solo installation for Emergente XII and working as a PIJ instructor for educational programs.