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I am Jorge “GIO” Fornieles, an Argentine graphic designer and illustrator specializing in children’s and editorial illustration. I have been drawing since childhood and trained in drawing and painting with Oswaldo Viola before graduating in Graphic Design from the University of Buenos Aires. My work has appeared in clothing, magazines, books, advertising, videos, and educational materials.…

Jorge Fornieles

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Children’s Book Illustrator, +2

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I am Jorge “GIO” Fornieles, an Argentine graphic designer and illustrator specializing in children’s and editorial illustration. I have been drawing since childhood and trained in drawing and painting with Oswaldo Viola before graduating in Graphic Design from the University of Buenos Aires. My work has appeared in clothing, magazines, books, advertising, videos, and educational materials.…

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I am Jorge “GIO” Fornieles, an Argentine graphic designer and illustrator specializing in children’s and editorial illustration. I have been drawing since childhood and trained in drawing and painting with Oswaldo Viola before graduating in Graphic Design from the University of Buenos Aires. My work has appeared in clothing, magazines, books, advertising, videos, and educational materials.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Illustration

Book Illustration

Childrens Book Illustration

Freehand Digital Illustration

Experience Level

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Cartoon

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Advertising Illustration

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustration Coordinator at Editorial Santillana

January 1, 2025 - Present

Coordinates illustrations for the “Compartir NEXT” project, including character creation, visual environment development, illustration production, team creation and management, and delivery-time supervision.

Book Illustrator at Pupek / Vuelta Canela

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Created the illustrations for “Enrodados,” a book based on a song by the musical group Vuelta Canela.

Textbook Illustrator at Editorial Edelvives (Mexico)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Created illustrations for educational textbooks and study materials.

Textbook Illustrator at Grupo Edelvives

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Created illustrations for school textbooks and educational study materials.

Textbook Illustrator at Ministry of Education of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires

January 1, 2022 - Present

Creates illustrations for school textbooks and educational study materials.

Graphic Designer at Agropharma Laboratory

January 1, 2022 - Present

Responsible for integral graphic design including packaging, social media materials, and photomontage. Ensured adherence to brand guidelines while enhancing the visual communication for both internal and external audiences.

Youth Novel Illustrator at Porto Editora

January 1, 2016 - Present

Illustrates the Portuguese youth novel series “Os Indomáveis F.C.”, about a group of football-loving children. The illustrated novels have become bestsellers in Portugal.

Textbook Illustrator at Editorial Santillana

January 1, 2006 - Present

Creates illustrations for school textbooks, manuals, and other educational materials.

Illustrator at Santillana Publishing House

January 1, 2006 - Present

Created diverse illustrations for textbooks and educational materials aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students.

Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Self-employed

January 1, 2001 - Present

Works independently across institutional and editorial graphic design, advertising, children’s illustration, editorial illustration, digital illustration, live presentations, Photoshop instruction, and workshops.

Freelance Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2001 - Present

As a freelance artist, I have been creating digital artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs for various clients and publishing houses. My work primarily focuses on children's literature, where I strive to engage young readers through vibrant and imaginative visuals.