Augusto De Freitas
Afton,MN
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
Self-employed
Afton, MN
09.2026 - Current
- Created concept sketches aligning with client briefs and creative direction to facilitate project alignment.
- Refined artwork incorporating feedback and brand requirements to enhance visual appeal.
- Prepared final files for publishing, merchandising, and marketing use.
- Managed self-employed project schedules, client communication, and delivery timelines.
- Organized source files, layered artwork, and asset libraries for client handoff.
- Engaged with customers to clarify needs and preferences, ensuring tailored design solutions.
Cashier & Sales Associate
Carten's Ace Hardware
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Processed register transactions, returns, and exchanges using a retail point-of-sale system.
- Completed cash drawer verification during closing to support cash control.
- Processed refunds for online customer special orders.
- Submitted store credit requests to corporate for defective items.
- Supported inventory checks and stocked front-end merchandise displays.
- Managed purchase order submission and receipt twice weekly to support inventory flow.
- Created and maintained SKU records to ensure accurate product data management.
- Developed pre-made sign profiles in the Eagle browser and Excel layouts to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Operated paint color-match machine, dispenser, and shaker to support the paint department's service.
Game Artist
Tastie Games
Remote
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed and animated 3D assets for promotional material, contributing to visual storytelling.
- Created and animated 2D characters and props in pixel art style, then implemented content in the engine.
- Refined 2D assets for rigging and animation, enhancing quality of promotional material.
- Reviewed, documented, set dressed, and corrected lighting across hundreds of Unity scenes.
- Rotoscoped 3D assets for environments.
- Managed tasks and tracked progress in Confluence and Jira, ensuring project alignment and timely delivery.
UI/UX Design Intern
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Co-directed UX/UI design strategy for Kintsugi 3D Builder with Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) and Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI) to enhance user experience.
- Developed interactive prototypes in Figma.
- Translated user flow diagrams into storyboards to clarify product direction and improve stakeholder understanding.
- Influenced design decisions that established Kintsugi Builder and Viewer as a cohesive brand while maintaining distinct identities.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Video Game Design & Development
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie05-2024
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- File management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish (Conversational)
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator
Self-employed
09.2026 - Current
Cashier & Sales Associate
Carten's Ace Hardware
07.2024 - 07.2026
Game Artist
Tastie Games
07.2024 - 09.2025
UI/UX Design Intern
University of Wisconsin-Stout
02.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Video Game Design & Development
University of Wisconsin-Stout