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Production Designer / Concept Artist / Illustrator
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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With over 16 years of experience in the entertainment industry, I have contributed to the visual development of iconic projects such as Avatar, Transformers, Twilight, and Insidious. I specialize in establishing color palettes, designing immersive environments, creating characters, and building scale models that bring creative visions to life.
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Skilled in budgeting, research, drafting, model building, and construction, I am proficient in scenic painting, prop sourcing, set dressing, and sculpting. I have a strong background in concept design and am highly proficient in 3D modeling and design software, including Maya, Unreal Engine, and Rhino.
A collaborative and adaptable team player, I am comfortable working in both Windows and Mac environments and am committed to delivering high-quality work in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Photoshop
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Rhino
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Harmony 21
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Unreal 5
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Rhino
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Maya
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Blender
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ZBrush
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DAZ3D
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KeyShot
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Vue / Plant Factory
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World Create
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GAEA
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Substance Painter
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3D Coat
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After Effects
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EDUCATION
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American Film Institute
Master in Fine Arts Degree / Production Design
Ringling School of Art and Design
Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree / Illustration / Honors / Minor in Photography / Full Scholarship
Miami Dade Community College
Associates in Fine Arts Degree / Conservatory Art Program / Full Scholarship
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Netflix, Friends from College 2018-2018
Illustrator
Elaborated book cover illustrations for a character who portrays a writer and makes a living publishing fantasy novel. The illustration appeared in several episodes during his book signing day at a local book store.
Fritanga School of Art and Design (FSAD) 2016-2018
Founding Director
Fritanga School of Art and Design is dedicated to helping develop Nicaragua’s arts and illustration field. FSAD’s focus is on traditional academic drawing, the importance of story development, and design for commercials, games, and comics.
Fritanga (Graphic Novel) 2012-2024
Writer / Illustrator
Fritanga is a fiction graphic novel placed in Nicaragua, a country in Central America. The leading role is the country’s lack of environmental responsibility. This environmental dissonance gives birth to a bacteria that soon causes an uproar of zombies in the country.
INSIDIOUS 4 The last Key 2018-2018
Illustrator / Storyboard Artist
Director - Adam Robdel
Cam Head 2017 Under The Bridge 2017-2017
Illustrator / Concept artist / Creature Designer
Ariel Castillo – Producer
Under the Bridge 2017-2017
Illustrator / Concept Artist / Creature Designer.
Producer – Ariel Castillo
Conceptual project for New Line Cinema 2015
Illustrator / Concept Artist.
Three (3) different movie illustrations are based on stories written by the director.
Director Writer – Jon Clish
The Taking of Deborah Logan (Movie) 2014
Illustrator.
Bad Hat Harry Productions
Director - Adam Robdel
Thor 2011
Costume Illustrator
Marvel Studios
Twilight Breaking Dawn 2010
Set Illustrator
Summit Entertainment
Transformer 3 Dark Side of the Moon 2010
Costume Illustrator
Dream Works SKG; Deborah Scott – Costume Designer
Iron Head Studios 2009-2009
Character Artist
Jose Fernandez - Owner (Concept artist Illustrator)
STAR TREK - PROJECT ENTERPRISE #21 2009
Model Maker
Avatar 2009
Illustrator
20th Century Fox; James Cameron – Director; Deborah Scott –Costume Designer
Transformers 2 Revenge of the Fallen 2008
Costume Illustrator.
Dream Works SKG; Michael Bay – Director; Deborah Scott – Costume Designer
Mars Needs Moms 2010
Concept Artist. (Pre- Production)
Humbug Entertainment / Image Movers Digital; Robert Zemeckis – Producer
A Christmas Carol 2009
Production Assistant / Motion Capture Performer.
Humbug Entertainment / Image Movers Digital; Robert Zemeckis – Producer
Avatar 2007-2009
Apprentice to Production Designer, Rick Carter 2007
20th Century Fox / James Cameron / Giant Studios, Light storm Entertainment 2009
BBC Rag Doll Entertainment [Education Special] 2007
Production Designer.
Trent Jones – Director
Alphabet Pictures 2007-2009
Storyboard Artist.
Laid Back Luke – Artist; Hugo Keijzer – Director; Ariel Castillo – Producer
Empire Hotel (Animated TV Pilot) 2007
Production Designer Illustrator.
Cartoon Network Adult Swim
Speed Dating (Independent Film) 2006
Production Designer
Steven Spielberg's “On the Lot”
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Kissing Cousins (Feature Film) 2006
Art Director
Sadie and the Slot Machines Short 2006
Scenic Painter, Production Designer Theresa Guleserian
AFI Production
The Violin Short 2006
Production Designer
AFI Production.
Trojan Cow, Short 2003-2005
Art Director, Prop Master – Student Emmy 2003
AFI Production;
Daily Drag SH 2004
Production Designer
AFI Production;
Electronic Arts (Tiburon) 2003
Illustrator / Concept Artist
Electronic Arts (Tiburon) 2003
Concept Artist EA Sports