I'm Jonay Bacallado, a seasoned concept artist and senior costume illustrator with over two decades of experience shaping characters, costumes, and visual storytelling for major film and television productions. My client list includes Marvel, Disney, Sony, Amazon and many others, and my work spans concept art, visual development, and costume design across feature films and high-profile shows. I collaborate closely with art directors, costume departments and production teams to craft authentic costumes, compelling visuals, and clear character narratives from early concepts through final delivery. I’m passionate about storytelling through design, supporting teams with practical, visually engaging solutions that enhance worlds on screen.

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I'm Jonay Bacallado, a seasoned concept artist and senior costume illustrator with over two decades of experience shaping characters, costumes, and visual storytelling for major film and television productions. My client list includes Marvel, Disney, Sony, Amazon and many others, and my work spans concept art, visual development, and costume design across feature films and high-profile shows. I collaborate closely with art directors, costume departments and production teams to craft authentic costumes, compelling visuals, and clear character narratives from early concepts through final delivery. I’m passionate about storytelling through design, supporting teams with practical, visually engaging solutions that enhance worlds on screen.

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I’m Jonay Bacallado, a seasoned concept artist and senior costume illustrator with over two decades of experience shaping characters, costumes, and visual storytelling for major film and television productions. My client list includes Marvel, Disney, Sony, Amazon and many others, and my work spans concept art, visual development, and costume design across feature films and high-profile shows.

I collaborate closely with art directors, costume departments and production teams to craft authentic costumes, compelling visuals, and clear character narratives from early concepts through final delivery. I’m passionate about storytelling through design, supporting teams with practical, visually engaging solutions that enhance worlds on screen.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Costume Illustrator - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA at Sony Pictures
March 4, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Worked as a Senior Costume Illustrator on "The Legend of Zelda" project, creating detailed costume designs for characters in the film.
Senior Costume Illustrator - KLARA AND THE SUN at Sony Pictures
January 5, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Created senior costume illustrations for the film 'Klara and the Sun'.
Senior Costume Illustrator - DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE at Marvel Studios
January 5, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Designed senior costume illustrations for 'Deadpool & Wolverine', contributing to the visual style of the characters.
Senior Costume Illustrator - KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES at Disney Studios/20th Century Fox
August 2, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Produced senior costume illustrations for 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' film.
Senior Costume Illustrator - Jonathan Nolan Series at Big Indie Gamma
March 1, 2022 - July 5, 2022
Worked on Upcoming project by Jonathan Nolan as a senior costume illustrator, contributing to design and concept art.
Senior Costume Illustrator - WEREWOLF BY NIGHT at Marvel Studios
November 1, 2021 - January 24, 2022
Costume illustrations and character development for Marvel's Halloween Special "Werewolf by night"
Senior Costume Illustrator at Marvel Studios
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Contributed costume illustration for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' within the costume department.
Senior Costume Illustrator at Marvel Studios
December 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Designed costumes for 'WandaVision' series, supporting character development and design.
Senior Costume Illustrator at 20th Century Fox
December 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Senior costume illustrator involved in costume and character development for projects including 'Mouse Guard' and 'Free Guy'.
Senior Costume Illustrator at Sony
December 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Worked on visual development and costume illustration for 'Masters of the Universe'.
Senior Costume Illustrator at Marvel Studios
December 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Designed costumes for 'Thor: Ragnarok' in the costume department.
Senior Costume Illustrator at Marvel Studios
December 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Created costume designs and illustrations for films like 'The Great Wall' and 'Warcraft: The Beginning' in their respective costume departments.
Costume and Character Designer at Disney Toons Studios
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Worked on costume and character design for an untitled Raymond Project, overseeing visual development.
Senior Illustrator at Disney's John Carter
December 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Illustrated costumes in the costume department for the film 'John Carter'.
Illustrator at Dragon Ball Evolution
December 31, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Illustrated costume designs for 'Dragon Ball Evolution'.
Costume Illustrator at Avatar (James Cameron)
December 31, 2007 - July 23, 2025
Illustrated costumes for James Cameron's 'Avatar' in the costume department.
Hair and Makeup Illustrator at HBO Rome
December 31, 2007 - July 23, 2025
Illustrated hair and makeup designs for the second season of 'Rome'.
Makeup Artist at Apocalypto
December 31, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Makeup artist involved with drawing, makeup, and hair department work on 'Apocalypto'.
Senior Costume Illustrator - THE RISE OF THE EMPRESS at Amazon
September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Children's Books Illustrator at Various Editiong Houses
January 8, 2012 - February 4, 2026

Education

Fine Arts Degree at Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife / UB Universidad de Barcelona
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Fine Arts Degree at Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife / UB Universidad de Barcelona
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Fine Arts Degree at Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife / Universidad de Barcelona
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
CAP (Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate) at Institute of Educational Sciences, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic Design Master at Instituto Informático de Canarias
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
2D Traditional Animation Master at La Casa Animada / La Mirada Producciones, SPAIN
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

CAP (Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic Design Master
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
2D Traditional Animation Master
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
CAP (Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic Design Master
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
2D Traditional Animation Master
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
CAP (Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic Design Master
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
2D Traditional Animation Master
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper JONAY BACALLADO - PORTFOLIO ILLUSTRATIONS
    Various samples of my work as illustrator for children's books, animation projects and concept art.
    paper JONAY BACALLADO - PORTFOLIO
    Here are samples of my work as illustrator, painter, concept artist and costume illustrator over the years.