Resume

Itai Hagage

itaihagage@gmail.com
www.itaihagage.art
+972 50 8784743

- Experience -

Game Artist
Moon Active, Full-time
Sep 2021 - Present
Tel Aviv - Israel

Designed and delivered engaging visual assets for mobile games, contributing to the success of Travel Town – Merge Adventure and Coin Master, played by millions worldwide.
Translated concepts into expressive sketches and refined line art, streamlining the Art Director review process and accelerating production timelines.
Collaborated with color and rendering teams to produce polished, vibrant game art that enhanced player engagement and overall game experience.

Concept Artist
Playstudios, Full-time
Oct 2018 - Sep 2021
Tel Aviv - Israel

Developed backgrounds, characters, and props for mobile slot games.
Produced mockups, storyboards, and 2D assets using industry-standard tools.
Presented concepts and executed ideas for project enhancements.
Collaborated with and supported the art team throughout production stages.

Background Designer
Pil Animation Ltd., Freelance
Apr 2018 - Feb 2019
Tel Aviv - Israel

Created environments, landscapes, and backgrounds for the children’s TV show “Waki Waki.”
Ensured visual consistency by aligning color, style, and atmosphere across scenes.
Collaborated with directors and animators to support storytelling and episode requirements.

Concept Artist
The Hive Studio, Freelance
May 2017 - Feb 2020
Tel Aviv - Israel

Designed characters and visual elements for animated TV and feature projects.
Developed architectural styles, lighting, and graphic elements aligned with the director’s vision.
Collaborated with directors, story teams, and cross-functional artists.

Concept Artist
Clutch Creative House, Freelance
Jan 2017 - May 2017
Herzliya - Israel

Produced concept art for commercials, video productions, and kids’ TV shows

Art Teacher
Peace Academy, Part-time
Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Jacó - Costa Rica

Teaching entry level character design at local school

Assistant Teacher
Universidad Veritas, Part-time
May 2014 - Aug 2014
San José - Costa Rica

Teaching Character design and 3D modeling/ sculpting (Zbrush)

- Education -

Licentiate Degree (Honors)
Universidad Veritas
May 2011 - Oct 2016
San José - Costa Rica

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects (CG Generalist)