I'm a character designer specializing in 2D character design for animation, dedicated to creating original, story-driven characters through strong draftsmanship, expressive design choices, and clear visual storytelling. I'm skilled at developing characters that support narrative, emotion, and world-building, while maintaining visual consistency and delivering polished assets that meet production needs and schedules. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Digital Animation at LCI Véritas in San José, Costa Rica, and I'm eager to contribute to professional projects in collaborative environments.

Aaron Castillo

I'm a character designer specializing in 2D character design for animation, dedicated to creating original, story-driven characters through strong draftsmanship, expressive design choices, and clear visual storytelling. I'm skilled at developing characters that support narrative, emotion, and world-building, while maintaining visual consistency and delivering polished assets that meet production needs and schedules. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Digital Animation at LCI Véritas in San José, Costa Rica, and I'm eager to contribute to professional projects in collaborative environments.

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I’m a character designer specializing in 2D character design for animation, dedicated to creating original, story-driven characters through strong draftsmanship, expressive design choices, and clear visual storytelling.

I’m skilled at developing characters that support narrative, emotion, and world-building, while maintaining visual consistency and delivering polished assets that meet production needs and schedules. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Digital Animation at LCI Véritas in San José, Costa Rica, and I’m eager to contribute to professional projects in collaborative environments.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Designer at Oshumaré Transmedia SAS
April 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Contributed to the creative department as a part-time character designer on a project called Laura and the Dungeon. Developed original character concepts; produced iterations, turnaround sheets, expression sheets, and color studies; maintained visual consistency. Collaborated with the director, producer and teammates, incorporating feedback through rapid iteration. Delivered concepts and final assets on schedule within an agile, cross-functional pipeline.

Education

Degree in Digital Animation at LCI Véritas
January 1, 2022 - January 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education