2D animator and visual development artist specializing in frame-by-frame animation, character design, and storytelling. Experienced in short films and collaborative production pipelines, with hands-on skills across the animatic-to-post-production workflow. Procreate, Toon Boom Harmony, and After Effects are core tools for turning storyboards into polished animation. I’ve contributed to award-nominated projects and directed the production of an original 2D animated pilot.

Cecilia Anchustegui

2D animator and visual development artist specializing in frame-by-frame animation, character design, and storytelling. Experienced in short films and collaborative production pipelines, with hands-on skills across the animatic-to-post-production workflow. Procreate, Toon Boom Harmony, and After Effects are core tools for turning storyboards into polished animation. I’ve contributed to award-nominated projects and directed the production of an original 2D animated pilot.

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2D animator and visual development artist specializing in frame-by-frame animation, character design, and storytelling. Experienced in short films and collaborative production pipelines, with hands-on skills across the animatic-to-post-production workflow.

Procreate, Toon Boom Harmony, and After Effects are core tools for turning storyboards into polished animation. I’ve contributed to award-nominated projects and directed the production of an original 2D animated pilot.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Book Illustrator at Freelance (Independent Professional)
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Created digital illustrations for two different novels. Developed character designs, environments, and visual concepts based on client feedback.
Visual Development / Animation Project Contributor at Amarillito - Animated Short Film (Animatic / Production)
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Worked on the animated short film pipeline, supporting story and animation-related deliverables through collaboration and production-ready animatics/art assets.
2D Animator - Futrr at Amarillito
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Created frame-by-frame 2D animation for an award-nominated short film for the Rigomora Award. Delivered animation work for the project as part of a broader production pipeline supporting the short’s visual storytelling.
Animation Project Artist (Story / Animatic Support) at Little Nightmares – Stop Motion Project Teaser
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Collaborated with the story team to create production-ready animatics for the teaser. Contributed to project deliverables including story/visual alignment and animation pipeline outputs.
Animation Project Director (Lullaby Animation) at Lullaby Animation
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Directed the production of an original animation project, supporting planning and delivery through the animation production workflow.
Animation Project Director at IN KED
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Directed the production of an original 2D animated pilot. Managed creative direction and production workflow for a multidisciplinary team, producing frame-by-frame 2D animation in Toon Boom Harmony.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Universidad de Artes Digitales (UAD)
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education