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I’m Alejandro Calderón, an art director, illustrator, and graphic designer focused on commercial illustration and social impact projects.
I’m a versatile artist with years of digital illustration and graphics experience. I’ve created digital illustrations and diagrams for large graphics agencies and earned accolades for quality work. I craft visual languages with passion, deeply connecting storytelling with purpose.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
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English
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Work Experience
Toons Operator / Illustrator at Hook Up Animation
February 1, 2013 - October 5, 2025Created toon illustrations and contributed to animation projects for a Buenos Aires-based studio.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at UMA Advertising
March 1, 2016 - October 5, 2025Provided graphic design and illustration services for UMA Advertising in Quito, supporting campaigns and branding.
Advertising Director Coordinator at Quito Mayor's Office
November 1, 2016 - October 5, 2025Coordinated advertising initiatives and campaigns for municipal projects.
Art Director at Giro Creative Group
February 1, 2016 - PresentDirected visual language and campaigns as art director.
Art Direction - Illustration at El Hombre Ilustrado
June 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025Led art direction and illustration for various projects.
Toons Operator - Illustrator at Hook Up Animation
February 1, 2013 - October 5, 2025Produced cartoons and illustrations for animation projects; collaborated on concept art and storyboarding; delivered digital illustrations and diagrams for production.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at UMA Advertising
March 1, 2016 - October 5, 2025Created graphic design and illustration for advertising campaigns in Quito; contributed to branding, layouts, and promotional materials for clients.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at ONU - Habitat III
March 1, 2016 - October 5, 2025Contributed to Habitat III communications materials, designing reports, posters and digital assets for Quito-based project.
Advertising Director Coordinator at Quito Mayor's Office
November 1, 2016 - October 5, 2025Coordinated advertising campaigns for the mayor's office; directed creative teams, managed timelines, and liaised with stakeholders.
Art Director at Giro Creative Group
February 1, 2016 - PresentDirected creative projects and illustrations for clients; oversaw concept art and visual storytelling; collaborated with designers and copywriters.
Art Director at El Hombre Ilustrado
June 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025Art direction for illustration projects; developed visual language and artwork for campaigns; collaborated with clients in Quito.
Toons operator - Illustrator at Hook Up Animation
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013Cartoon operator and illustrator supporting animation projects with character designs and storyboards.
Graphic designer and Illustrator at UMA Advertising
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016Designing advertising visuals, branding materials, and illustrations for campaigns.
Graphic designer and Illustrator at ONU - Habitat III
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016Graphic design and illustration for Habitat III initiatives in Quito.
Art director at Giro Creative Group
February 1, 2016 - November 10, 2025Art direction overseeing creative concept development, illustration, and visual storytelling for campaigns.
Art direction - Illustration at El Hombre Ilustrado
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Leading visual language and storytelling for projects at El Hombre Ilustrado.
Advertising Director Coordinator at Quito mayor's office
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Coordinating advertising initiatives and communications for the city government.
Ilustrator - Designer at Emerson Coast
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016Remote illustration and design work for Emerson Coast USA.
Toons Operator - Illustrator at Hook Up Animation
March 1, 2010 - February 1, 2013Operated 2D animation pipelines and created illustrations for animation projects as part of a collaborative team.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at UMA Advertising
February 1, 2014 - March 1, 2016Created visual assets and illustrations for advertising campaigns in Quito, collaborating with creative teams.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at ONU - Habitat III
February 1, 2014 - March 1, 2016Developed graphic design and illustration materials for Habitat III initiatives in Quito.
Illustrator - Designer at Emerson Coast
April 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016Provided illustration and design work for Emerson Coast U.S.A. projects (remote).
Art Direction - Illustration at El Hombre Ilustrado
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Led art direction and illustration projects for El Hombre Ilustrado.
Education
Graphic Designer at Metro Design
March 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006Cartoon Creator and Animator at Image Campus
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009Bachelor of Design and Communication at Palermo University
June 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009Graphic Designer at Metro Design
March 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006Cartoon Creator and Animator at Image Campus
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009Bachelor of Design and Communication at Palermo University
June 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009Graphic designer at Metro Design
March 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006Cartoon Creator and Animator at Image Campus
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009Bachelor of Design and Communication at Palermo University
June 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009Graphic Designer at Metro Design
March 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006Cartoon Creator and Animator at Image Campus
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009Bachelor of Design and Communication at Palermo University
June 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009Course in Illustration/Animation at Image Campus
February 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Government
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