me

I'm a visual storyteller with a passion for animation, character design and illustration. I have acquired over 15 years of experience in the Visual Communications and Graphic Design fields, and whether I'm animating, designing, or just working on my next illustration, I believe there is a whole story that deserves to be lovingly told. I'm consistently self-committed to a never-ending search for creative challenges, learning opportunities, and professional, artistic and personal growth.

I've had a great time creating these visual stories, I hope you have a great time enjoying them, too

where I'm working now

Istation, Dallas, TX

Dec 2011 - Present

Animator

I draw pictures all day.
Animate characters using traditional and digital methods.
Design interactive activities for educational game-like applications.

who I've worked with

MyEdu.com, Austin, TX

Feb 2010 - Sep 2010

User Experience Designer

Created a wide range of illustrations in different styles but always with the College Student audience in mind. This images helped establish MyEdu friendly and young business model.
Brought a fresh perspective to user experience design based on a philosophy that believes all design should be intuitive, friendly, enjoyable and memorable.
Contributed to the establishing of MyEdu's brand and identity.

USAA Federal Savings Bank, San Antonio, TX

Jan 2007 - Aug 2009

User Interface Designer

Created updated design models more adequate to current web design standards.
Contributed to the creation of a library of patterns, modules, standards and guidelines to use throughout all USAA's online products.
Trained and prepared new and less experienced designers through the planning and actual delivery of design workshops, introductory tutorials and other materials which would immerse new employees in order to reduce their learning curve and increase familiarity with our website and web products.
Created a large array of iconography, particularly for iteration no.1 of USAA's first iPhone app.
Created, animated and edited graphic materials to be used as tutorials and video guides for USAA's online member base.

K-Force / Contractor for USAA, San Antonio, TX

Nov 2006 - Jan 2007

Web Designer

Gambrinus / Robert Half Technology, San Antonio, TX

Sep 2004 - Sep 2005

Web Designer

Carlson Wagonlit Travel, San Antonio, TX

Jan 1999 - Aug 2002

Web Designer

Prosan Interactive,San Antonio, TX

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

Web & GraphicDesigner

JAM Design, San Antonio, TX

Jan 2007 - Aug 2009

Design Assistant

where I've learned some good stuff

Advance Lighting with Sam Nielson

Sep 2011

Schoolism - Online Course

Traditional Character Animation Diploma

Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

La Casa Animada, Tenerife, Spain

Character Design with Stephen Silver

Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

Schoolism - Online Course

Advanced Character Animation Diploma

Jan 2007 - Jul 2009

Animation Mentor, San Francisco, CA - Online Degree

3D Character Animation Diploma

Sep 2002 - Jul 2003

Institut De Estudis Politecnics (IDEP), Barcelona, Spain

Visual Arts - New Media - Associates Degree

Jan 1997 - Jun 1999

San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX

other cool things I know

Highly skilled Traditional Illustrator, capable of developing original concepts and bring them to completion from beginning to end.
Traditional Sculptor / Modeler, can create physical 3D character maquettes, with a high level of meticulosity to anatomy, armature construction, modeling and polishing in order to create a high quality product.
Quite proficient with modern industry standard graphics creation software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, etc.
Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Catalan.

these guys can vouch for me

Jesse Guerrero

MyEdu.com
User Experience VP

915.449.4118

David Karle

USAA Federal Savings Bank
Web Creative Director

210.232.4475

John A. Martinez

JAM Designs
President & Creative Director

210.226.0558