I'm a multifaceted creative professional and artist from Canada. My background spans graphic design and nearly every stage of filmmaking — from shooting and directing to post-production, VFX, and compositing. I’m digitally savvy and bring a versatile skill set to every project, including voice-over work, video editing, AI prompting, photobashing, and background design. I thrive on combining technical expertise with artistic vision to deliver polished, impactful results. --- **Employment and project experience** **Creative Project Lead**/ Private Client - Studio Renovation _June 2024 - June 2025_ *Break* _March 2023 - May 2024_ **Digital Matte Painter** DNEG/Redefine _October 2021 - February 2023_ **Art Director** Next Step Studios _December 2020 - June 2021_

Asia Rivera

I'm a multifaceted creative professional and artist from Canada. My background spans graphic design and nearly every stage of filmmaking — from shooting and directing to post-production, VFX, and compositing. I’m digitally savvy and bring a versatile skill set to every project, including voice-over work, video editing, AI prompting, photobashing, and background design. I thrive on combining technical expertise with artistic vision to deliver polished, impactful results. --- **Employment and project experience** **Creative Project Lead**/ Private Client - Studio Renovation _June 2024 - June 2025_ *Break* _March 2023 - May 2024_ **Digital Matte Painter** DNEG/Redefine _October 2021 - February 2023_ **Art Director** Next Step Studios _December 2020 - June 2021_

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I’m a multifaceted creative professional and artist from Canada. My background spans graphic design and nearly every stage of filmmaking — from shooting and directing to post-production, VFX, and compositing. I’m digitally savvy and bring a versatile skill set to every project, including voice-over work, video editing, AI prompting, photobashing, and background design. I thrive on combining technical expertise with artistic vision to deliver polished, impactful results.


Employment and project experience

Creative Project Lead/ Private Client - Studio Renovation
June 2024 - June 2025

Break
March 2023 - May 2024

Digital Matte Painter DNEG/Redefine
October 2021 - February 2023

Art Director Next Step Studios
December 2020 - June 2021

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Language

English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Creative Project Lead at Private Client
June 29, 2024 - July 30, 2025
- Directed the end-to-end design and renovation of a private creative studio, including space planning, concept development, and 3D visualizations. - Presented curated style proposals aligned with the artistic vision and brand aesthetics. - Managed contractors, vendors, and procurement, ensuring seamless execution and high-end visual results. - Provided on-site art direction and real-time creative decisions to elevate the studio’s final visual impact. - Oversaw logistics, budgeting, and documentation to support an efficient and visually cohesive project delivery.
Digital Matte Painter at Important Looking Pirates
March 19, 2018 - August 17, 2018
Designed photo-realistic 2D and 3D environments using Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke. Created 3D layouts for environments, rendering necessary passes for digital matte painting (DMP). Conducted compositing work on DMP shots, including 3D setups for projections. Assisted the 3D department in layout design for environments and the comp dept in compositing.

Education

Bachelors of Arts in Animation & Digital Art at Insituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
August 6, 2007 - May 21, 2012

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Industry Experience

Education, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Studio Renovation

    Directed the end-to-end design and renovation of a private creative studio, including space planning, concept development, and 3D visualizations.
    Presented curated style proposals aligned with the artistic vision and brand aesthetics.
    Managed contractors, vendors, and procurement, ensuring seamless execution and high-end visual results.
    Provided on-site art direction and real-time creative decisions to elevate the studio’s final visual impact.
    Oversaw logistics, budgeting, and documentation to support an efficient and visually cohesive project delivery.