Diego G. Islas

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I'm Diego Islas, a creative soul exploring art through different media. As a Digital artist, animator and musician I work to evoke and share feelings through different elements, utilizing the medium's strengths.

About

I’m Diego Islas, a creative soul exploring art through different media. As a Digital artist, animator and musician I work to evoke and share feelings through different elements, utilizing the medium’s strengths.

I focus on strong storytelling, using emotions in favour of the narrative, and creating impact and connection with the audience.

  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 3

Combining my passion for animation, music, and cats, this short animated video looks to create an audiovisual experience with unique humour.

Catnip

  • 2D Animator
  • Background Designer
  • Character Designer
  • +2

This short song explores a same progression white experimenting with dynamics in the audio elements. A first incursion in declamation in a song. #music #declamation #ethereal

  • 2D Animator
  • Audio Mixer
  • Composer
  • +4

Work experience· 4 roles

QA Game Tester · Lionbridge GamesJul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Bug searching and reporting for Triple A videogames.

Cutout Animator / Layout Artist · Jacaranda StudiosJan 2023 – Jun 2023 · 6 mos

Cutout animation, color art, video editing, and sound mixing for animated shorts.

Freelance Graphic Designer · Self-employedDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

Poster design, social media visuals, branding and illustration for various clients.

Session Guitarist · Various ProjectsJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education

Digital Art and Animation Degree · Tecnológico de Monterrey2020 – 2024
Introduction to Game Design · California Institute of the Arts2020
Concept Art Course · Coco School2023

Certifications and awards

Pixel Art for Video Games - Course2023
Introduction to Game Design - Course2020

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