Hi, I’m Jared—a 2D animator and designer who loves blending abstract drawings with moving visuals. I enjoy bringing characters to life through frame-by-frame animation, hand-drawn elements, and motion graphics, often mixing traditional and digital techniques to create unique music videos. I’ve collaborated with musicians on projects like RamRiddlz Katana and Lil Raven, and I regularly produce my own personal videos. I’m a collaborative, self-motivated creator who prides myself on finishing projects and sharing art with audiences.…

Jared Castanares

Hi, I’m Jared—a 2D animator and designer who loves blending abstract drawings with moving visuals. I enjoy bringing characters to life through frame-by-frame animation, hand-drawn elements, and motion graphics, often mixing traditional and digital techniques to create unique music videos. I’ve collaborated with musicians on projects like RamRiddlz Katana and Lil Raven, and I regularly produce my own personal videos. I’m a collaborative, self-motivated creator who prides myself on finishing projects and sharing art with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Jared—a 2D animator and designer who loves blending abstract drawings with moving visuals. I enjoy bringing characters to life through frame-by-frame animation, hand-drawn elements, and motion graphics, often mixing traditional and digital techniques to create unique music videos.

I’ve collaborated with musicians on projects like RamRiddlz Katana and Lil Raven, and I regularly produce my own personal videos. I’m a collaborative, self-motivated creator who prides myself on finishing projects and sharing art with audiences.

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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.

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

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

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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Experience Level