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John Dervishi
John Dervishi
Dark fantasy illustrator
Vicenza, Italy

Skills

Concept ArtEnvironment DesignIllustrationStoryboardingCharacter DesignCreature DesignGame UIKey artVisual narrative

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
After Effects
After Effects
Premiere
Premiere
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Illustrator
Illustrator
Procreate
Procreate

Experience

  • Tell Death We Live |Freelance Illustrator, Key Art & Card Art at Bogga Studios
    February 2026 - May 2026

    • Produced title screen illustration, a 6-card illustrated deck, and a full Steam capsule set

    • Developed creature and character designs aligned with the game's dark fantasy tone

  • Brisk Square | Freelance Illustrator, Key Art & Cutscenes at Outerlynx
    AL
    February 2021 - October 2021

    • Produced key art and cutscene illustrations supporting narrative pacing and mood

    • Adapted illustration style to a cyberpunk aesthetic while maintaining atmospheric depth

  • Illustrator | Colorist at Chibi Phoenix
    May 2021 - July 2026

    • Ongoing illustration and colorist work for a live-service game with 10,400+ active users

    • Collaborate with art directors to develop atmospheric, and dynamically driven visuals

    • Refine rough boards into polished sequences, balancing clarity with characters and scenes

  • Illustrator & Storyboard Artist at Freelance
    November 2019 - January 2021

    • Produced storyboards and illustrations for indie games and multimedia projects

    • Delivered mood- and atmosphere-focused artwork for narrative-driven content

    • Created striking, unsettling visuals for content channels, strengthening brand storytelling

  • Design Apprentice at Esseoquattro
    Camazzole, Carmignano di Brenta PD, IT
    May 2023 - July 2023

    • Produced illustrations and marketing materials with a focus on visual clarity and impact

  • Graphic Designer at Ami Events
    Tirana, AL
    October 2017 - October 2018

    • Designed digital assets and 3D environments for live events

    • Delivered cohesive, deadline-driven visuals in collaboration with event teams