I am Carlos de Ycaza, a VFX and motion graphics designer with over 20 years of experience in Marketing and Digital Design. I specialize in Motion Graphics, Compositing, and 3D Animation, delivering local and international commercials for brands such as Colgate, KFC, Texaco, ACP, Más Móvil, Novey, Grupo Rey, BBB, and others. I lead VFX, animation, and post-production workflows, collaborating across teams to create visually compelling pieces from concept to final delivery. As a Panamanian artist, I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in English. I thrive on creative problem solving, technical precision, and mentoring teams, and I enjoy transforming concepts into polished outputs that resonate with audiences.

Carlos de Ycaza

I am Carlos de Ycaza, a VFX and motion graphics designer with over 20 years of experience in Marketing and Digital Design. I specialize in Motion Graphics, Compositing, and 3D Animation, delivering local and international commercials for brands such as Colgate, KFC, Texaco, ACP, Más Móvil, Novey, Grupo Rey, BBB, and others. I lead VFX, animation, and post-production workflows, collaborating across teams to create visually compelling pieces from concept to final delivery. As a Panamanian artist, I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in English. I thrive on creative problem solving, technical precision, and mentoring teams, and I enjoy transforming concepts into polished outputs that resonate with audiences.

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I am Carlos de Ycaza, a VFX and motion graphics designer with over 20 years of experience in Marketing and Digital Design. I specialize in Motion Graphics, Compositing, and 3D Animation, delivering local and international commercials for brands such as Colgate, KFC, Texaco, ACP, Más Móvil, Novey, Grupo Rey, BBB, and others. I lead VFX, animation, and post-production workflows, collaborating across teams to create visually compelling pieces from concept to final delivery.

As a Panamanian artist, I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in English. I thrive on creative problem solving, technical precision, and mentoring teams, and I enjoy transforming concepts into polished outputs that resonate with audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Compositor, Editor & Post-Producer at Star5 / Panamá
September 1, 2006 - October 1, 2025
Compositor, editor, and post-producer of local commercials. Responsible for 3D animation, image integration, rotoscoping, tracking, and development of Motion Graphics pieces. Collaborated on advertising campaigns for brands such as Novey, Grupo Rey, BBB, Texaco, Panama Canal Authority (ACP), Más Móvil, and KFC, among others.
3D Animator / Animatics Producer at Star5 / Animatic Center / Panamá
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Creator of animatics and producer of commercials for international brands such as Colgate, Speed Stick, Suavitel, and Protex. Responsible for visual development, animation, and compositing of advertising pieces from conceptual stage through final post-production.
Compositor, Editor, and Post-Producer at Star5 / Panamá
September 1, 2006 - October 1, 2025
Compositor, editor, and post-producer of local commercials. Responsible for 3D animation, image integration, rotoscoping, tracking, and development of Motion Graphics pieces. Collaborated on advertising campaigns for brands such as Novey, Grupo Rey, BBB, Texaco, Panama Canal Authority (ACP), Más Móvil, and KFC, among others.
Animatic Creator & 3D Editor/Animator at Star5 / Animatic Center, Panamá
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Creator of animatics and producer of commercials for international brands such as Colgate, Speed Stick, Suavitel, and Protex. Responsible for visual development, animation, and compositing of advertising pieces from the conceptual stage through final post-production.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Virtual Design / 3D Animation at Istituto Europeo di Design (Madrid)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at Universidad Santa María La Antigua (USMA)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's Degree in Virtual Design / 3D Animation at Istituto Europeo di Design (Madrid)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing at Universidad Santa María La Antigua (USMA)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications