2D Animator and Character designer with a love for storytelling. based in New York. Proficient in Adobe Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Maya. With my character animation, there is a focus on fluidity and playfulness while also being able to show the subtleties of emotions. Outside of character design, skilled in the process of storyboarding, General Illustration, compositing, and 3D modeling.

Jonathan Chisesi

2D Animator and Character designer with a love for storytelling. based in New York. Proficient in Adobe Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Maya. With my character animation, there is a focus on fluidity and playfulness while also being able to show the subtleties of emotions. Outside of character design, skilled in the process of storyboarding, General Illustration, compositing, and 3D modeling.

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2D Animator and Character designer with a love for storytelling. based in New York. Proficient in Adobe Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Maya. With my character animation, there is a focus on fluidity and playfulness while also being able to show the subtleties of emotions. Outside of character design, skilled in the process of storyboarding, General Illustration, compositing, and 3D modeling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Animator/Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - November 12, 2025
Produced original animations, illustrations, and paintings for Broadcom Inc., OK Petroleum, and various independent productions; independently managed all aspects of production, including preproduction, visual development, writing, storyboarding, voice actor direction during live recordings, layout, rough and cleanup animation, and compositing; oversaw project schedules, managed client communications, ensured on-time delivery and satisfaction, and maintained quality; built a professional online presence and maintained strong industry relationships.
Contributor at Sean Casey Dog Shelter
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Contributed to visual development, rough animation, clean-up animation, and composition; collaborated with the production team on concept development, writing, and storyboarding.

Education

BFA Digital Arts at Pratt Institute
May 15, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2-D Animation, Digital Arts at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment