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I'm a 2D animator and Story artist with experience spanning animated shorts and an independent pilot. I handle character animation (rough to clean-up), 2D effects, compositing. I’m also a visual development artist focused on creature, character, and environment design, creating model sheets/turnarounds and supporting production with prop/environment art.…

João Santana Gueiros

Animator, Video Editor, Concept Artist, +4

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I'm a 2D animator and Story artist with experience spanning animated shorts and an independent pilot. I handle character animation (rough to clean-up), 2D effects, compositing. I’m also a visual development artist focused on creature, character, and environment design, creating model sheets/turnarounds and supporting production with prop/environment art.…

Available to hire

I’m a 2D animator and Story artist with experience spanning animated shorts and an independent pilot. I handle character animation (rough to clean-up), 2D effects, compositing.

I’m also a visual development artist focused on creature, character, and environment design, creating model sheets/turnarounds and supporting production with prop/environment art.

Skills

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Visual Effects

Intermediate

3D Animation

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

2D Effects Designer – Visual Development Artist at Neon Meatgrinder Bloodbath Exorcist (Independent Animated Pilot)

November 1, 2025 - Present

Designed 2D effects aligned with the production’s art style. Developed building designs for background use. Created model sheets and turnarounds for film props.

2D Animator – Story Artist – Visual Development Artist at Dire Dryer (Animated Short Film)

September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Performed character animation across multiple shots, including sequences featuring direct 2D and 3D interaction. Completed additional 2D effects animation. Composited multiple shots, combining 2D and 3D assets for cohesive results. Developed beat boards to map and streamline narrative flow. Contributed to a concept team designing the short’s main monster and developed environmental props for background use.

Storyboard Artist at Holy Excalibros (Animated Short Film)

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Choreographed and storyboarded a fight sequence featuring the short’s main characters. Edited a one-minute board sequence into a polished animatic.

2D Animator – Storyboard Artist – Visual Development Artist at When Hell Freezes Over (Animated Short Film)

March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Animated both main characters across multiple shots, handling both rough and clean-up stages. Produced additional 2D effects animation. Mapped the short’s narrative and developed storyboard sequences. Developed character designs for both 2D and 3D characters.

2D Animator – Storyboard Artist – Visual Development Artist at Bird’s Eye (Animated Short Film)

September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Animated the main character across shots, handling rough and clean-up stages. Mapped the short’s narrative and developed storyboard sequences. Collaborated to develop intricate layouts. Developed environmental props for background use.