I’m Jared Castanares, a 2D animator and designer known for my abstract drawings and music videos. I love blending 2D animation with live-action footage and creating expressive character work, motion graphics, and self-produced music projects. I collaborate with artists and always explore new visual styles to bring ideas to life. I freelance on personal projects and collaborations with musicians, focusing on fast-paced iteration, strong storytelling through visuals, and finishing projects with a collaborative, team-friendly approach. I’m proficient with a range of tools for drawing, animation, and audio, and I’m committed to delivering creative work on time and with care.…

Jared Castanares

I’m Jared Castanares, a 2D animator and designer known for my abstract drawings and music videos. I love blending 2D animation with live-action footage and creating expressive character work, motion graphics, and self-produced music projects. I collaborate with artists and always explore new visual styles to bring ideas to life. I freelance on personal projects and collaborations with musicians, focusing on fast-paced iteration, strong storytelling through visuals, and finishing projects with a collaborative, team-friendly approach. I’m proficient with a range of tools for drawing, animation, and audio, and I’m committed to delivering creative work on time and with care.…

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I’m Jared Castanares, a 2D animator and designer known for my abstract drawings and music videos. I love blending 2D animation with live-action footage and creating expressive character work, motion graphics, and self-produced music projects. I collaborate with artists and always explore new visual styles to bring ideas to life.
I freelance on personal projects and collaborations with musicians, focusing on fast-paced iteration, strong storytelling through visuals, and finishing projects with a collaborative, team-friendly approach. I’m proficient with a range of tools for drawing, animation, and audio, and I’m committed to delivering creative work on time and with care.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 2D Animator
February 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance 2D animator producing personal music videos by combining 2D animation with live-action footage; character animation and motion graphics; self-produced music.
2D Animator at RamRiddlz
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Worked alongside music artist; 2D frame-by-frame animation; character animation/design; combined hand-drawn lyrics to sync up with music.
2D Animator at Lil Raven
January 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Worked alongside music artist; simple static tween animation; character design/layout design.
Animator at RamRiddlz
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Katana music video project: 2D frame-by-frame animation, character animation/design, and integration of hand-drawn lyrics to sync with the music.
Animator at Lil Raven
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
OH Music Video: Simple static tween animation, character design/layout design, and the project as the first official animation commission.
Freelance Animator
February 1, 2021 - Present
Self-directed projects including music videos; mixed 2D animation with live-action footage, character animation, motion graphics, and self-produced music.
Freelance 2D Animator / Designer at Independent / Self-Employed
February 1, 2021 - Present
Various Personal Music Videos: Mixed 2D animation with live-action footage; Character Animation; Motion Graphics; Self-Produced Music.
2D Frame-by-Frame Animator / Character Designer at RamRiddlz
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Worked alongside music artist; 2D frame by frame animation; Character animation / design; Combined hand-drawn lyrics to sync up with music.
2D Animator / Character Designer at Lil Raven
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Worked alongside a music artist; Simple static tween animation; Character Design/ Layout Design; First official animation commission.

Education

High School Diploma at American Highschool, Fremont
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
Transfer Degree at Ohlone Community College, Fremont/Newark
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
High School Diploma at American High School
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
Transfer Degree at Ohlone Community College
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
BA Animation Degree at Academy of Art, San Francisco
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
High School Diploma at American Highschool, Fremont
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
Transfer Degree at Ohlone Community College, Fremont/Newark
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
BA Animation Degree at Academy of Art, San Francisco
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
High School Diploma at American Highschool, Fremont
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
Transfer Degree at Ohlone Community College, Fremont/Newark
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
BA Animation Degree at Academy of Art, San Francisco
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

2D Animation - In-betweening
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Character Animation/Design
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Layout Production
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
2D Animation, In-betweening
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Character Animation/Design
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Layout Production
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
2D Animation - In-betweening
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Character Animation/Design
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Layout Production
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level