About me
Hola! I am Néstor, a UI Designer and Game Artist. I was born in the Canary Islands and I currently live in Helsinki where I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Game Design and Development at Aalto University with a Minor in 3D Animation.
I have 10 years of professional experience, and over 4 years of experience in UI Design and a Masters Degree in Design and Art Direction.
I am passionate about discovering the world we live in and I have spent ~2 years traveling and working across Latin America, Asia and Iceland. My dream is to become an Art Director working in the games industry, and I am building my fundations step by step towards that goal!
Work Experience
Freelance
UI Design, Game Art, Art Direction, Illustration, Animation
2019 - Present
Game Artist, Game Designer
ODDLI
Helsinki | Own project
Education
MA in Game Design and Development
Minor in 3D animation
Aalto University 120 ECTS
Helsinki | 2023 - Present
Masters Degree: Art Direction and Design
Art Direction and Communication Strategies
Elisava Barcelona 60 ECTS
Barcelona | 2016 - 2017
English Level Certificates
TOEFL IBT - 105/120
IELTS - C1 Level
2021 / 2019
Awards and Recognitions
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Bit1 Winner: Oddli
Awarded best FInnish student game and first place in every category: Commercial potential, Technical execution and quality, Uniqueness. Game title: Oddli
May 2024
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Bit1 Finalist: Nöki
Awarded 2nd best student finnish game in the ‘Technical Execution and Quality’ category. Game title: Nöki, Shards of the Untamed.
May 2024
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DICA Awards
3 Gold Awards (tied 3 best projects) Illustration category, 2 Silver Awards and 1 Bronze Award in Web Design in the VI edition of the DICA Awards.
August 2023
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Indie Spain Jam Finalist
Top 25 Games, among +170 candidatures. Voted #17 in the ‘Art’ Category and featured on itch.io’s official youtube channel. Game title: ‘Marzanna’.
November 2022
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CSS Design Awards
Special Kudos, Innovation, UI and UX Design Awards Chiwawa Cantina Website
November 2021
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Hyundai Marketing Awards
Media Excellence - Winner. Advertising campaign: ‘Bárbaro’ Hyundai Kona
Paris, October 2018
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Premios Eficacia (EFI)
Local/Regional Campaign - Bronze Award. Campaign: ‘Hazlo Facilito’ Hyundai i20
Madrid, October 2018
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Graduated with Honours
Design Methodology and Graphic Production. Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development.
Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 2013
Skills
Game Art
I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Game Design and Development in Aalto University. I am an artist with experience in UI Desing, Art Direction, Illustration and Animation - all combined with a strong vision and enthusiasm to create eye-catching experiences. My work has been awarded in the Finnish Game Awards, winning ‘Best Student Game’ of 2024 and ‘Best Technical Execution and Quality’ in the Bit1 Competition.
UI Design
I have participated in several projects as UI Designer, crafting tailor-made experiences with a focus on responsive design, modular design systems and overall aesthetic. I have experience working closely with developers to create reliable products and to ensure that the projects are implemented with the same level of detail as the prototypes.
Illustration
Since the beginning of my creative career, I have been perfecting my personal drawing style and honing my skills in illustration. My work has been awarded and it has been featured in videogames, newspapers, books, advertising campaigns, and, of course, I have crafted multiple personal projects. I have experience creating and developing illustrations for different mediums, from concept to completion, making sure they are ready for production.
Animation
At the moment, I am finishing my Minor in 3D Animation using Maya. I have previous experience using Blender, Adobe After Effects in 2D and 3D animation projects. Knowing how to animate has also helped me to communicate dynamic ideas as I imagine them. From 3D to frame-by-frame, I enjoy combining different techniques to reach my vision.
Art Direction
With a Master’s Degree in Art Direction, I have the ability to bring creative ideas to life using my art direction skills, through powerful visual design. I thrive in crafting stories through visuals, applying references, colours, textures, and moodboards. I enjoy creating projects that are adaptive to different platforms and mediums, and I’m passionate about making sure that my designs are both visually attractive and follow a strong concept.
Teamwork and communication
Throughout my professional career, I have collaborated with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and interests. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the importance of effective teamwork and clear communication. I am deeply passionate about sharing my work with others, and I consistently strive to present and share my work in the most accessible and transparent way possible.
Tools
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Adobe Suite
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Unity
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Procreate
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Figma
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Blender
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GitHub
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Unreal Engine
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Maya 2025