Michael Haydar
@michaelhaydar
2D artist specializing in game and marketing art with 6+ years crafting characters, UI, and assets.
What I'm looking for
I am a 2D artist with over six years of experience creating characters, UI, backgrounds and marketing art for games and video creatives. I focus on producing polished assets ready for animation and reuse, working closely with animators and cross-functional teams.
At Playrix I contributed art for Homescapes and Gardenscapes, preparing art for animation and building assets for reuse that supported video creatives. Previously, I worked on in-house game projects drawing characters, UI elements and backgrounds.
I studied Design and Visual Communications at Vitebsk State University and have completed targeted courses in concept art, sketching and form, After Effects animation, and Stable Diffusion for artists to expand both traditional and generative workflows.
I am collaborative, deadline-driven, and passionate about visual storytelling, continually improving my pipeline with tools like Photoshop, Blender and AI-assisted techniques to deliver high-quality, production-ready 2D art.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
2D Artist
Freelance
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Deliver freelance 2D art services including character illustrations, backgrounds, UI elements and commission work for clients across platforms.
2D Marketing Artist
Playrix
Jun 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Created art for video creatives and reusable assets for Homescapes and Gardenscapes, collaborating closely with animators and preparing art for animation to improve production efficiency.
2D Artist
ООО Фабрика игр
Jan 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Produced characters, UI elements, backgrounds and other 2D game assets for studio projects, contributing to visual consistency across titles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vitebsk State University Named After P.M. Masherov
Bachelor of Science, Design and Visual Communications
2009 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Design and Visual Communications, covering visual design, illustration, and related practical coursework.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
artstation.com/mihaydarPortfolio
artstation.com/mihaydarJob categories
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