Velislav Ivanov
Velislav Ivanov
Freelance Illustrator and 2d artist
Sofia, Bulgaria

Summary

I began my career working for an advertising agency as a graphic designer before switching to full-time freelance UX/UI designer and Illustrator.

With more than 16+ years of experience as an UX/UI designer and illustrator for games, animations and comics, I have worked on various projects for companies like Saber Interactive, THQ Nordic, 3d Realms/Slipgate Ironworks, Nickelodeon, Funcom, PUBG Corporation, Gameloft, Daedalic, Inkarnate, Eagle Animation Studios, Infinitale, LOBBSTA and more.

I developed a skill set working closely with art directors, game directors and producers to better understand the inner workings of game development and web design in all disciplines. That enabled me to focus more on creative lead and project management, while continuing to provide the best possible user experience.

I love working on challenging projects and experimenting with different styles.

Skills

Concept ArtIllustrationUI DesignUX DesignLogo DesignComic ArtCover

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
Figma
Figma
Sketch App
Sketch App
Blender
Blender
ZBrush
ZBrush

Productions

    • Video Game
      Tempest Rising
    • Year
      2025
    • Role
      Lead UX/UI Designer
    • Company
      3d Realms/Slipgate Ironworks/Saber Interactive
    • Video Game
      Mutant Year Zero
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      UI Artist
    • Company
      Funcom
    • Video Game
      A Year of Rain
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      UI Artist
    • Company
      Daedalic

Experience

  • Lead UX/UI Designer at 3d Realms/Slipgate Ironworks/Saber Interactive
    March 2021 - July 2024

  • Senior UX/UI Designer at Freelance
    January 2012 - January 2021

  • Lead UX/UI Designer at Bad Hombre Gaming
    January 2021 - January 2024