Sebastian Rijo

Experience Level

Work Experience

Animator at Freelance
July 1, 2024 - Present
Directed, modeled, and animated bespoke visual projects for Hairplus, Fiori, Joarla Caridad, and Santo Domingo Times, elevating their visual identity across digital platforms. Collaborated with Capital BDG to produce high-quality commercial content for Altice. Led animation production for a 2D anime-style ad campaign for The Auto Injury Pros, blending Western commercial appeal with Eastern animation aesthetics. Adapted to diverse visual styles—product animations, stylized character work, and motion graphics—delivering on-brand visuals with measurable marketing impact.
Animator at Radio Televisión Dominicana (RTVD)
July 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Created animated elements for national TV programming, enhancing viewer engagement. Developed graphic packages, templates, and design guidelines for live studio events and VTR. Collaborated in a fast-paced broadcast production team to meet tight deadlines. Collaborated with producers and editors to ensure brand consistency and high visual impact across episodes.
Animator at Arnez Studio
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Designed and directed music video visualizers including 3D modeling, lighting, rendering, and post-production. Produced high-quality animation content for brand and commercial projects, adding creative value.
Animator at Caribbean Studios
May 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Produced animations and motion graphics for the national reality show Presidente Studios, contributing to the show’s visual identity. Designed and animated graphic packages for TV broadcast, including intros, lower thirds, transitions, and VFX. Optimized asset delivery and workflow efficiency in a high-pressure, fast-turnaround environment.
Animator at Freelance (Self-employed)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Directed, modeled, and animated bespoke visual projects for brands including Hairplus, Fiori, Joarla Caridad, and Santo Domingo Times, elevating their visual identity across digital platforms. Collaborated with marketing agency Capital BDG to produce high-quality commercial content for Altice. Led animation production for a 2D anime-style ad campaign for The Auto Injury Pros, merging Western commercial appeal with Eastern animation aesthetics. Adapted to a wide range of visual styles and formats—product animations, stylized character work, motion graphics—delivering on-brand, engaging visuals with measurable marketing impact.
Animator at Radio Televisión Dominicana (RTVD)
July 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Created animated elements for national TV programming, enhancing viewer engagement. Developed graphic packages, templates, and design guidelines for live studio events and VTR. Collaborated in a fast-paced broadcast production team to deliver on tight deadlines. Collaborated with producers and editors to ensure brand consistency and high visual impact across episodes.
Animator at Arnez Studio
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Designed and directed music video visualizers including 3D modeling, lighting, rendering, and post-production. Produced high-quality animation content for brand and commercial projects, adding creative value.
Animator at Caribbean Studios
May 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Produced animations and motion graphics for the national reality show Presidente Studios, contributing to the show’s visual identity. Designed and animated graphic packages for TV broadcast, including intros, lower thirds, transitions, and VFX. Optimized asset delivery and workflow efficiency in a high-pressure, fast-turnaround environment.

Education

Program in Visual Communication – Illustration at Altos de Chavón, School of Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Visual Communication – Illustration at Altos de Chavón, School of Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services