{"id":37,"date":"2025-01-22T16:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jorgenicolasplaza.com\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:00:34","slug":"acerca-de-mi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jorgenicolasplaza.com\/en\/acerca-de-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jorge Nicol\u00e1s Plaza<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Freelance illustrator and professional graphic designer specializing in digital illustration, character design, concept art, and video game art.<\/span><\/p>

I was born in Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Chile, and studied Graphic Design. While pursuing my degree, I simultaneously developed my career as an illustrator, focusing on character design, concept art, and commercial illustration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

After graduating, I had the opportunity to work for Chilean game studios, contributing in areas such as character design, concept art, user interface (UI) design, and art direction. Later, I also worked in the e-learning industry, creating graphic assets for online training courses, including infographics, animations, and digital educational content.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I currently live in Santiago, Chile, and work as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. Over the past several years, I have collaborated with companies and private clients on projects related to video games, education, digital illustration, and visual communication.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I am interested in continuing to collaborate with game studios, creative agencies, e-learning companies, and organizations that require professional illustration, graphic design, concept art, and visual development services. I am available for remote work with clients across Chile, Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I invite you to explore my professional background below, where you can learn more about my experience, as well as discover personal projects and client work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Since I was 18 years old, when I began to dedicate myself to drawing professionally, I have constantly been exploring and observing the work of both local and international artists. Some of the influences that have left a mark on me include Jamie Hewlett, the lead illustrator of the band Gorillaz; Jhonen Vasquez, the creator of the comic and animated series Invader Zim; and various artists and animators who have worked for Pixar Animation Studios.<\/p>

Locally, illustrators such as Karla D\u00edaz and Sergio \u201cPeerro\u201d Lantadilla have also been sources of inspiration. Recently, one of the most significant influences I have studied has been the work of Michael D. Mattesi, particularly in anatomy and dynamic drawing, after reading his book Force Dynamic Life Drawing.<\/em><\/p>

From an aesthetic point of view, I have always enjoyed blending elements from both Western and Eastern styles. Thus, discovering new artists and works has always been an adventure. Currently, I am fascinated by the work of mangaka Naoki Urasawa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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With nearly 10 years of experience. I've worked developing graphics for applications, 2D videogames, and advertising for various companies and individuals.

The areas in which I have worked include: character design, interface design, concept art, gamification, social media advertising, asset development for videogames, and more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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I worked as a graphic designer for e-learning courses of different topics for a variety of clients. The main tasks I participated in were the design of infographics, creation and customization of characters, animation, lectures design and illustration for different resources.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, I contributed to task management and the planning of short- and medium-term objectives within a multidisciplinary team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Gamalytix<\/b> (2022) <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Formerly known as Cienart Studios. I worked mainly as a 2D illustrator and concept artist for applications focused in gamification. I worked in different areas, the most noteworthy ones being user interface design, digital illustration, 2D elements and art direction.<\/p>\n\n

One of the projects I highlight is the web-based videogame \u201cMathland\u201d focused on mathematics learning for elementary school students. The player must resolve a variety of math problems through fifteen mini games set in three different worlds, the pizzeria, the supermarket and the farm, all the settings inspired in a cartoonish retro futuristic art style. <\/p>\n\n

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My tasks were related with 2D assets design, screen composition, user interface design and logo design for different projects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Genkai Studio<\/b> (2017-2020) <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Freelance illustrator and graphic designer for marketing and corporate stationery. Within my key achievements were the design of the first brand, its manual and the creation of different corporate pieces.<\/p>\n\n

I had the opportunity to work in different projects, for example:<\/p>\n\n