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;
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;
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;




