Cristina García Vidal

Proactive and creative 2D Game Artist with experience in casual mobile games and a lifelong passion for gaming. Skilled in crafting intuitive user interfaces that enhance the gameplay experience. With a strong background in concept art, illustration, and 2D animation. A collaborative team player who thrives in an international environment.

Experince

2D Game Artist at Bestjack Entertainment Gmbh

03.2023 - Present (Remote)

  • Oversaw design and visual development for “Skatfreunde”, establishing milestones and task breakdowns for the art department.

  • Collaborated with Game Designer to create intuitive UX prototypes and flows in Figma, as well as with programming team when implementing assets, ensuring an intuitive and mobile-friendly user interface.

  • Designed and developed UI assets, including game menus, HUDs, and interactive elements, achieving a cohesive visual style.

  • Created design bibles documenting visual languages for characters, backgrounds and UI, making sure there is consistency across the project.

  • Iterated UI components based on feedback to refine user experience.

  • Designed stylized backgrounds, characters, and playing cards, showcasing versatility in illustration and concept art.

  • Animated characters in Spine 2D and developed themed skins, enhancing game interactions.

  • Produced promotional art and videos to engage the community on Discord, supporting player retention and game marketing efforts.

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Creative thinking

  • Teamwork

  • Communication

  • Time management

  • Adaptability

  • Organizational Skills

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)

  • English (C2)

  • German (C1)

Education

Master's in Illustration & Concept Art 10.2020 - 7.2022 Universal Arts School, Valencia, Spain (Remote)

Unity Essentials Pathway Certificate 09.2021

  • Developed foundational skills in Unity independently, including basic UI creation, cameras, lighting, scene building, and 2D art integration.

BA English Studies 09.2015 - 06.2019 Universidad de Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Awards

1st Place Award for Innogames Concept Art Challenge at the Games Job Fair Autumn '22 10.2022

  • Concept building design for the game Rise of Cultures