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Jesus Sanchez

Mexico

Senior

2D Games
Adobe Photoshop
Portrait art

Mexican by nature and Portuguese by choice, I'm a senior game artist with over 13 years of experience in bringing characters and worlds to life. Currently at Lightheart Entertainment

Biography

I’m a senior 2D artist, mentor, and problem-solver who believes creativity should be both challenging and fun. For over a decade, I’ve worked in games, illustration, and design, bringing projects to life with speed, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. My career has taken me from browser games to slot machines to mobile games and from Mexico to Portugal, always focusing on artistic growth and connection with fellow artists.

I draw inspiration from films, games, comics, travel, and the small details of everyday life. Mentoring emerging artists has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career; teaching keeps my process honest and open to fresh ideas.

Whether working in-house or freelance, I aim to make work that’s playful and purposeful, often drawn to projects at the intersection of creativity, education, and social impact. My career is an ongoing exploration—making, learning, and looking for meaningful connections through art.


Skills

Roles

  • Mastery
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  • Advanced
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  • Intermediate

Software

  • Mastery
  • Intermediate

Soft Skills

  • Mastery
  • Advanced
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  • Intermediate

Other Skills

  • Mastery
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate

Work Experience

2022 – Present day

Game Artist

Lightheart Entertainment (Remote)
I've been developing the assets needed to create new worlds for the game "Mr Autofire" and crafting new worlds, characters and enemies. I am actively engaged in the game dev process by using Unity.

2008 – Present day

Freelance Artist

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I am always on the lookout for new projects and partnerships that allow me to pursue my passion for visual storytelling and expand my creative horizons across various domains.

2016 – 2023

Graphic Artist

Inspired Entertainment (through e.Near) (Lisbon, PT)
I played a vital role in shipping over +15 games. My role involved close collaboration with developers, ensuring the smooth transition of assets and animations into the different games.

2015 – 2016

UI Designer and Graphic Artist

Bica Studios (Lisboa, PT)
As UI Designer, I was responsible for crafting intuitive and appealing menus and buttons, as well as designing user-friendly experiences. as a Graphic Artist, I created characters and backgrounds.

2016 – 2016

UI Design Trainer

ETIC Algarve (Faro, PT)
During a brief yet enriching period, I served as a User Interface Instructor at ETIC Algarve, where I passionately shared my knowledge and expertise in this field.

2012 – 2015

Graphic Artist

Planetarium Games (Porto, PT)
I spearheaded the creation of diverse artwork, including character and background designs, promotional materials, graphic assets, and web design elements.

Education

2008 – 2011

Diplomate

Escuela Superior de Dibujo Profesional

Illustration and Animation

2004 – 2008

Bachelor

Universidad del Valle de Mexico

Graphic Design