Paul Oyom
@pauloyom
Concept Artist and Illustrator delivering narrative-driven visuals with 5+ years of professional experience.
What I'm looking for
I’m a creative, detail-driven Concept Artist and Illustrator with 5+ years of professional experience crafting characters, environments, and narrative-driven visuals for games, books, and interactive media. I combine strong storytelling and design expertise to create artwork that engages audiences and supports production timelines.
In my freelance practice since 2019, I’ve developed and delivered concept art and illustrations for 50+ projects, collaborating closely with game designers, authors, and creative directors to translate vision into polished, production-ready assets. I’m known for timely, high-quality delivery, exceptional communication, and maintaining a 95%+ on-time delivery rate while managing multiple projects with strict deadlines.
My work spans full project lifecycles—from visual ideation and rough sketches to optimized deliverables for print, digital, licensing, and merchandise. I specialize in intricate, narrative-focused compositions (including search-and-find / hidden-object puzzle artwork), and I take pride in iterative revisions and feedback integration to land on exactly what clients and teams need.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Illustrator
Self-Employed
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Developed and delivered concept art and illustrations for 50+ projects across games, editorial, and publishing, maintaining a 95%+ on-time delivery rate. Collaborated with designers and authors to translate creative vision into polished, production-ready assets across print and digital formats.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Self-taught Digital Artist
Self-taught, Digital Art
Activities and societies: Portfolio-based skill development focused on market demands and client feedback; ongoing professional development via online resources.
Self-taught digital artist with 5+ years of professional practice. Builds skills through continuous learning using industry resources, online courses, and client/market feedback.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
artstation.com/palinoartPortfolio
behance.net/pauloyomJob categories
Skills
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