Juan Pablo Varela Martínez
@juanpablovarelamartn
Character Concept Artist crafting stylized characters, props, and narrative worldbuilding for game production.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I specialize in stylized character design, prop design, and narrative-driven worldbuilding for video games and interactive media. I develop production-ready concept art with turnarounds, model sheets, expression sheets, silhouette exploration, and color studies that prioritize gameplay readability and art direction alignment.
In my role as a Character Concept Artist, I lead character and prop design for a horror video game and collaborate with developers to refine silhouettes, readability, and stylistic consistency. I also support original character creation for narrative and educational objectives, and create visual concepts for digital interfaces that improve clarity and brand consistency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Character Concept Artist
Selene Games
Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)
Led character and prop design for the horror video game 'Fatal Unleashed Darkness,' developing cohesive visual direction aligned to narrative tone and gameplay mechanics. Produced turnarounds, expression sheets, and production-ready concept art while collaborating with developers to refine silhouettes and readability.
Character Concept Artist
Cathedral of Santiago Museum
Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)
Created original character concepts supporting narrative and educational objectives for a startup project with the Cathedral of Santiago Museum.
Visual Concept Developer
Synerseas
Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)
Developed visual concepts for digital interfaces, improving clarity and brand consistency through interface-oriented visual development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FX Barcelona Film School
Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Art and Illustration, Digital Art and Illustration
2021 -
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Art and Illustration, building production-ready digital illustration and concept art skills.
Escola Virolai
Technological High School Diploma, Technological High School
Completed a Technological High School Diploma at Escola Virolai.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SpainAuthorized to work in
Website
artstation.com/jp_valartPortfolio
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