Hi, I’m Juan Manuel Molinet, a freelance illustrator, character designer and art director based in Berlin. I create playful, character-driven visual worlds across illustration, animation, publishing and advertising. My work blends storytelling, humor and strong visual identities, with a focus on expressive character design and imaginative visual systems. Over the past 15+ years I’ve collaborated with global clients, brands and studios.…

Juan Molinet

Hi, I’m Juan Manuel Molinet, a freelance illustrator, character designer and art director based in Berlin. I create playful, character-driven visual worlds across illustration, animation, publishing and advertising. My work blends storytelling, humor and strong visual identities, with a focus on expressive character design and imaginative visual systems. Over the past 15+ years I’ve collaborated with global clients, brands and studios.…

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Hi, I’m Juan Manuel Molinet, a freelance illustrator, character designer and art director based in Berlin. I create playful, character-driven visual worlds across illustration, animation, publishing and advertising.

My work blends storytelling, humor and strong visual identities, with a focus on expressive character design and imaginative visual systems. Over the past 15+ years I’ve collaborated with global clients, brands and studios.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director • Illustrator • Character Designer at Independent / Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Independent freelancer providing art direction, illustration and character design for clients and animation studios worldwide, with a diverse client list including Coca-Cola, Apple, Disney, Nickelodeon, The Guardian, UNICEF, and production studios across Europe and the US.
Art Director at Vostu Games
August 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Led a team of approximately 20 artists in the art department; oversaw visual development and production for social games on Facebook, Orkut and Android platforms.
Art Director • Character Designer at Peppermelon
March 1, 2007 - July 31, 2011
Lead art director and character designer for animation projects and commercial work. Worked with Nike, MTV, Cartoon Network, Hewlett-Packard, Universal Studios, The Guardian, Universal Everything and Schering‑Plough.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Log Technologies
December 1, 2004 - August 31, 2006
Created website designs, branding systems and illustrations for international clients.

Education

Graphic Design at FADU, University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services
    uniE621 Magic Spoon Packaging Illustration
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    uniE621 Magic Spoon Cereal Box Illustration
    I had to develop a series of illustrations for Magic Spoon´s cereal boxes and protein bars over the years. illustrator…
    uniE621 Healthy Eating and Sport Life
    Editorial illustration about healthy eating and sporty lifestyle.…

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