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Hi, I’m Dilly Amado, a freelance artist specializing in 2D animation, concept art, and visual development. My work centers on character design, background work, and preproduction visuals, with a keen emphasis on shape, personality, and storytelling. I love getting hands-on with every step of the process and take pride in turning ideas into polished visuals.
I enjoy collaborating with teams and students, helping with preproduction, background design, and final compositions. I’m excited to contribute to your next project and bring ideas to life through strong visuals and thoughtful design.
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Language
English
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Co-Art Director at Next Step
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Bay Area-based 2D animator with a passion for preproduction and visual development. Skills in character, background, and concept-based work for 2D animation. Emphasizing shape and personality. Hand-on experience in all parts of the process, and I enjoy every step of the production.
Background Artist at Next Step
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Concept Artist at Next Step
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Storyboard Artist at Next Step
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Visual Development Artist / Character Designer at Next Step
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 20232D Animator at Next Step
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 20232D animator contributing to preproduction and visual development.
Intern at Next Step
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Made background concepts for promoting the company’s projects; created conceptual designs for the background; finalized composites for 2D animated promotional material.
Intern, Background Artist
May 1, 2023 - PresentMade backgrounds for promotional content; created conceptual designs for backgrounds; produced finalized composites for 2D animated promotional material; contributed to projects with high engagement.
Co-Art Director at Next Stop
December 1, 2023 - PresentBay Area-based 2D animator with a focus on preproduction and visual development, handling character, background, and concept-based work for 2D animation. Emphasizes shape and personality, with hands-on experience across all production stages and collaboration on student film projects; responsible for background designs and visual direction.
Education
at Lesley University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma at Miramonte High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 20202D Animation and Motion Design at Lesley University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Animation is a Team Sport Award
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other
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