Arturs Skutans
Limerick
Summary
- Digital artwork and animation (Procreate, Photoshop, Aseprite, Toonboom)
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Customer service
- High level of computer proficiency (word, outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Work well in a busy environment whether this would be within a team or individually.
- Ability to take initiative and craft a solution to any problem that may arise.
- Self-motivated
Self-motivated professional demonstrating strong organisational abilities and time management skills. Solves problems creatively while collaborating effectively within teams. Maintains a high level of computer proficiency and excels in customer engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance graphic design
Independant Artist
09.2024 - Current
As a freelance graphic artist on Redbubble, I create original digital artwork and designs for print-on-demand products such as apparel, stickers, posters, phone cases, and home décor. I independently manage the creative process, including concept development, illustration, typography, branding, and product presentation, while also maintaining my online storefront and engaging with design trends and customer interests.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Online Personal Shopper
Supervalu
Castletroy
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Communicating to the customers/online shoppers via phone in respect of order details or out of stock items
- Organizing online orders for the future delivery
- Liasing with delivery drivers for any discrepancies or stock shortages
- Assisting customers on the floor
- Assisting self-check-out tills
- Working at the back of house, and ensuring storage room is organized and tidy
- Assisting with quarterly stock-takes and inventory
Digital Artist
Fury VR Ltd (Zenland Games)
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Created and designed digital characters for various projects during college work placement, enhancing artistic skills and portfolio.
Stock Room Assistant
Troy Studio Limerick
Limerick
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Unloading trucks
- Organizing costumes for the actors
Digital Artist
Fury VR Ltd (Zenland Games)
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Creating 2D characters for computer game Echo Beach
- Working to tight deadlines of completed animation submissions
- Working as a part of team and collaborating with others
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Animation and Motion design
TUS
12-2023
QQI Level 6 - Multimedia Production
LCFE
12-2019
Leaving certificate -
Castletroy College
12-2017
Monaleen Primary School
Skills
- Digital illustration
- Graphic design
- Customer engagement
- Time management
- Problem solving
Hobbies and Interests
- Traditional and digital drawing
- Music
- Interest in Graphic design and searching for learning opportunities
Custom Section
- Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet, Email
- Others; Adobe, Photoshop, Procreate, Aseprite
Certification
- HAS approved Manual Handling course 2023
- Food Safety & HACCP Level 1 2023
- RTITB forklift training course covering Counterbalance, Reach Truck, and Power Pallet
operations
Timeline
Freelance graphic design
Independant Artist
09.2024 - Current
Online Personal Shopper
Supervalu
11.2023 - 06.2024
Digital Artist
Fury VR Ltd (Zenland Games)
03.2022 - 04.2022
Stock Room Assistant
Troy Studio Limerick
09.2021 - 09.2021
Digital Artist
Fury VR Ltd (Zenland Games)
03.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Animation and Motion design
TUS
QQI Level 6 - Multimedia Production
LCFE
Leaving certificate -
Castletroy College
Monaleen Primary School