Concept, Environment & Team Management

From Graphic Artist to Lead Artist: My Journey at Virtual Toys

My career in the video game industry started at Virtual Toys, where I had the opportunity to begin as a graphic artist. This was a pivotal stage in my professional development, as I naturally progressed from basic graphic design roles to management and organisational responsibilities. My transition from architecture to video games allowed me to merge technical and creative skills, leading me to direct the art for major projects, including a pirate-themed game. This period not only helped me refine my artistic abilities but also sparked my passion for leadership, an area where I excelled.

Pirates Treasure Hunters

Release Date 2016

A Swashbuckling Adventure in Strategy and Combat

Working on Pirates Treasure Hunters was an incredible experience and one of the highlights of my time at Virtual Toys. In this game, I not only had the opportunity to create concepts for several of the main characters but also collaborated on editing the environments to achieve the desired artistic finishes. During my time on this project, I took on the role of leading the art team, which was a significant challenge as it was my first large multidisciplinary team. This experience allowed me to solidify my leadership, coordination, and artistic vision skills, elevating the project to a quality level I am very proud of.

  • Tropical Escape

    A strategic battle map set in a lush tropical island with towering cliffs and dense vegetation, perfect for ambushes and tactical retreats.

  • Oceanic Fortress

    This map features a sprawling pirate stronghold on the edge of crystalline waters, providing a mix of open combat zones and fortified defenses.

  • The Fearless Buccaneer

    A bold, fearless pirate captain I conceptualised, bringing strength and charisma to the forefront of the game's key characters.

  • Lady Corsair

    A stylish and deadly female corsair, known for her speed and elegance in battle, a character I developed.

  • Character Selection – The Ballerina Corsair

    A poised yet lethal pirate character, presented in the game's menu system, showcasing elegance and power.

  • Pirate Line-Up

    Some of the main characters.

  • The Firebrand

    A fiery pirate commander with a love for chaos and destruction, a character brought to life from my original concept art.

Phineas and Ferb across the 2nd dimension

Release Date 2011

Adapting an Iconic Platformer for PS Vita

Phineas & Ferb: Across the Second Dimension is a platformer game released on multiple platforms, including the PS Vita port, where I played a key role. My main responsibility in this project was the complete adaptation of the game’s interface for PS Vita, ensuring that it maintained both functionality and aesthetics on the new platform. This port allowed me to apply my technical skills while also learning how to adapt user interfaces for different devices with unique specifications. It was a valuable experience that reinforced my knowledge in creating and adapting UI for multiple platforms.

  • Exploring the Slime Dimension

    Phineas and Ferb navigate through a world overtaken by purple slime, collecting items while battling obstacles.

  • Finding Perry

    The duo stand outside their iconic home, discussing the next step of their adventure while searching for their missing friends.

  • Battle in the Secret Lair

    In the heart of an underground lair, Phineas and Ferb face off against enemies while dodging hazards and collecting energy.

  • Combat in the Goo Lab

    Armed with gadgets, the characters battle waves of enemies in a high-tech laboratory filled with goo and mechanical traps.

Freak wars

Release Date 2010

Conceptual Design and Level Creation in a Dynamic FPS World

Freak Wars is a Free to play first-person shooter, where I played several key roles. My work initially involved creating concepts for a few characters, but I quickly became involved in environment design. I started by adjusting some existing levels, but eventually, I led a team in creating numerous environments for the game. This experience allowed me to expand my skills in level design and lead a multidisciplinary team to create immersive and strategically designed settings. It was a challenging project, but the personal and professional growth I experienced was substantial.

  • Urban Combat

    A bustling urban environment packed with towering buildings and narrow streets, perfect for fast-paced, tactical encounters. Night-time lighting adds to the tense, strategic atmosphere.

  • Sunlit Streets

    Set in a coastal location, this map combines sun-drenched streets and open areas, offering players multiple options for long-range combat strategies.

  • Rooftop Warfare

    An elevated area with panoramic city views. Players can take advantage of the heights to plan attacks from a superior angle.

  • Freak Squad

    A group of playable characters, each with unique abilities. The central female character is an original concept, showcasing her agile, armed design.

  • The morgue

    The interior of a morgue facility where tight corners and narrow corridors increase the tension of close-quarters combat.

  • Battle in the City Streets

    A clash in the city streets, filled with barricades and abandoned vehicles. This map is designed to be chaotic and dynamic, encouraging constant combat.

  • Retro Suburb

    A suburban setting that contrasts with the game's intense action. The colourful houses and open layout of the map allow for both quick attacks and strategic ambushes.

Girls Life Fashion Adict

Release Date 2009

Designing for the Next Generation of Fashion Enthusiasts on Nintendo DS

Girls Life was a Nintendo DS project focused on fashion design for girls. In this title, I had the opportunity to create all the 2D visuals, allowing me to apply my artistic style to a younger audience. This project taught me a great deal, both technically and creatively. Working on a portable console like the DS helped me understand the limitations and opportunities of designing for small, low-resolution screens. This game allowed me to develop a sensitivity towards designing for a specific target audience, which was both a challenge and a highly rewarding experience.

  • Model Selection

    Model selection screen where the player can choose from a variety of characters to create and customize their style.

  • Style Assistant

    Main character providing instructions on how to navigate the interface to start customizing the models.

  • Partners and Pals

    Introduction of the game's main characters, including the protagonist's business partner, designed to appeal to a young audience.

  • Magazine Mode

    Screen showcasing magazine mode, where players can explore fashion-related content and design their own styles.

Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam

Release Date 2008

Fast-Paced Fun with a Unique Visual Style

Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam was the first game I developed from scratch, with my own visual style being a key part of the project. I worked closely with the studio director, who acted as the lead designer, alongside a programmer, and later with my supervisor and the full team to strengthen the visual and gameplay aspects. This Wii title, while simple in concept, focused on fast-paced food service mechanics. Despite its simplicity, the core mechanics have become commonplace in many modern mobile games. It was an enriching experience, not only because it was my first project with full creative input but also due to the invaluable lessons I learned about teamwork and taking an artistic vision from concept to completion.

  • A fast-paced burger joint where the players serve eccentric monster-themed customers with custom-made burgers and fries.

  • A colourful alien-themed burger restaurant, where players serve burgers and soft drinks to alien customers with unique demands.

  • A Viking-themed pizzeria where players cater to a group of loud, boisterous Viking customers, preparing pizzas in a wood-fired oven.

  • A ninja-themed hot dog restaurant, where the player must quickly prepare hot dogs and other street foods for stealthy ninja customers.

  • In this Italian restaurant, players must quickly prepare pizzas with a variety of ingredients while serving mobster-themed customers.

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