About

Tori Abdalla is a visual development artist, illustrator and designer with 6+ years of experience in animation and games. Her work focuses on creating environments with an emphasis on composition, design and visual storytelling. She's a quick learner who adapts easily to new pipelines and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Design

2020 - 2025

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Skills and Languages

Software:

Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe After Effects · Procreate · Toon Boom Harmony · Figma

Languages:

Portuguese (Native) · English (Fluent)

Awards

DFBW (Design for a Better World) Award

2022

Winner

Concept Category

Student iF Design Awards

2023

Shortlisted

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Experience

Concept Artist

Sep 24 - Present

pazu games

avatar world

Concept artist for Avatar World, a mobile life simulation game with over 100 million downloads and 40M+ monthly players.

  • Developed visual keys for in-game assets;

  • Worked cross-functionally with game designers and engineers to ensure assets are optimized for the in-game systems;

  • Collaborated with the international art team to maintain visual consistency across deliverables in keeping with the art direction and supervision;

AW on Youtube

AW in the Play Store

Creative Designer

Sep 24 - Present

Neogrid

Designer for the People Experience team at a global SaaS company, shaping internal brand and employee communications.

  • Owned end-to-end design for company-wide initiatives: motion graphics, UX flows, key visuals, and art direction;

  • Designed scalable systems and templates used across 2,000+ employees in multiple countries;

  • Partnered directly with C-suite and HR leadership to translate strategic objectives into engaging visual experiences;

Visual Development Artist

Sep 24 - Present

spin master

sparkles magical market

Sparkles Magical Market is a multimedia IP developed by Spin Master spanning multiple outlets, such as a hit Roblox game, a short-form animated series and a growing online brand.

  • Created comprehensive environment concepts (interiors/exteriors) that defined the visual identity of a new franchise;

  • Established shape language, color keys, and architectural vocabulary used by the 3D modeling team;

  • Delivered visual development assets for 2D animated episodes in alignment with the art director's vision;

SMM on YouTube

SMM on Roblox

Background Artist

Sep 24 - Present

Split Studio

Monica and Friends

Background artist for S04E01 of Monica and Friends (Turma da Mônica), one of Brazil's most iconic animated franchises, streaming on HBO Max.

  • Designed and painted production-ready backgrounds for a beloved IP with 60+ years of history and millions of fans across Latin America;

  • Maintained visual consistency with the franchise's established style while adapting to the updated animation pipeline;

  • Delivered assets on tight deadlines for a high-profile streaming release;

Monica and Friends S4 Trailer on YouTube