I’m a versatile animation artist with extensive experience translating scripts into clear, dynamic visual storytelling. I focus on character performance, narrative clarity, and on-model consistency, thriving in fast-paced production pipelines. I’ve collaborated with directors and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve contributed to large-scale projects across Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Netflix, Amazon, and more. I love pushing creative boundaries while maintaining strong production discipline, and I’m always excited to explore new characters, worlds, and storytelling approaches.

David (Dave) Álvarez

I’m a versatile animation artist with extensive experience translating scripts into clear, dynamic visual storytelling. I focus on character performance, narrative clarity, and on-model consistency, thriving in fast-paced production pipelines. I’ve collaborated with directors and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve contributed to large-scale projects across Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Netflix, Amazon, and more. I love pushing creative boundaries while maintaining strong production discipline, and I’m always excited to explore new characters, worlds, and storytelling approaches.

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I’m a versatile animation artist with extensive experience translating scripts into clear, dynamic visual storytelling. I focus on character performance, narrative clarity, and on-model consistency, thriving in fast-paced production pipelines. I’ve collaborated with directors and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Over the years I’ve contributed to large-scale projects across Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Netflix, Amazon, and more. I love pushing creative boundaries while maintaining strong production discipline, and I’m always excited to explore new characters, worlds, and storytelling approaches.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director / Lead Designer at Snorks (In Development)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading overall visual direction, character design, and world-building; establishing style guides and supervising design across production.
Storyboard Artist at Disney Television Animation
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Storyboard artist on The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder; contributed to episodic storytelling and visual development.
Character Designer / Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros. Animation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2023
Character design and storyboard work across multiple projects; fostered on-model consistency and storytelling.
Storyboard Artist / Character Designer at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Storyboard 'plussing' artist and character designer on various projects.
Character Designer / Storyboard Artist at Amazon Prime Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Character design / storyboard work on Laser Baby’s Day Out.
Character Designer / Illustrator at Netflix Animation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Character designer / illustrator on Cat Burglar / Stranger Things.
Storyboard Artist / Illustrator at Renegade Animation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Storyboard artist / illustrator on multiple projects.
Character Artist at Disney Creative Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Character Artist for Disney Parks.
Artist / Red Liner at Ravensburger North America - Disney Lorcana
January 1, 2023 - Present
Artwork and red-lining for Disney Lorcana trading card game.
Character Concept Artist at Studio MDHR
January 1, 2024 - Present
Character concept art for unannounced titles.
Illustrator at IDW Publishing - Disney Comics / TMNT
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Illustration for Disney Comics and TMNT lines.
Looney Tunes Comics Artist at DC Comics
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2025
Looney Tunes comics artist (ongoing contributions).
Storyboard 'Plussing' Artist / Character Designer at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Storyboard finisher ('plussing') and character designer for Nickelodeon series, refining visuals and timing to support storytelling and production schedules.
Character Designer at Netflix Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Character designer for Cat Burglar, developing look and feel for characters and supporting early visual storytelling.
Art Director / Lead Designer at The Snorks (Reboot – Development)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Art director and lead designer for reboot development, guiding art direction and character development in active production pipeline.
Character Artist at Disney Parks (Disney Creative Group)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Character artist for Disney Parks, contributing to character visual design and associated development; collaboration with creative teams for park experiences.
Artist / Red Liner at Ravensburger North America
January 1, 2023 - Present
Red liner artist for Disney Lorcana project, providing line art refinement and character development assets for games and products.
Illustrator at IDW Publishing
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Illustrator for Disney Comics / TMNT line, creating artwork for licensed properties and collaboration with editorial teams.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services