I’m a freelance illustrator and concept artist focused on character-driven storytelling and dynamic visual design. My work emphasizes expressive characters, strong composition, and atmospheric environments that help bring narratives and fictional worlds to life. I enjoy developing characters from concept to final artwork and creating illustrations that communicate emotion, movement, and story in a clear and engaging way. I primarily work with digital illustration tools such as Photoshop and Clip Studio–style workflows, producing high-resolution artwork suitable for both print and digital publication. My style is influenced by eastern visual aesthetics, with an emphasis on expressive character design, fluid motion, and strong visual storytelling. I’m comfortable collaborating remotely, interpreting creative briefs and references, and translating story ideas into compelling visuals. I’m detail-oriented, reliable with deadlines, and proactive in communication, making sure feedback is incorporated efficiently throughout the creative process. I’m especially interested in projects that involve character development, action scenes, and narrative illustration, and I’d be excited to contribute creatively to bringing a superhero story to life from concept to completion

Juan Manuel Talero

I’m a freelance illustrator and concept artist focused on character-driven storytelling and dynamic visual design. My work emphasizes expressive characters, strong composition, and atmospheric environments that help bring narratives and fictional worlds to life. I enjoy developing characters from concept to final artwork and creating illustrations that communicate emotion, movement, and story in a clear and engaging way. I primarily work with digital illustration tools such as Photoshop and Clip Studio–style workflows, producing high-resolution artwork suitable for both print and digital publication. My style is influenced by eastern visual aesthetics, with an emphasis on expressive character design, fluid motion, and strong visual storytelling. I’m comfortable collaborating remotely, interpreting creative briefs and references, and translating story ideas into compelling visuals. I’m detail-oriented, reliable with deadlines, and proactive in communication, making sure feedback is incorporated efficiently throughout the creative process. I’m especially interested in projects that involve character development, action scenes, and narrative illustration, and I’d be excited to contribute creatively to bringing a superhero story to life from concept to completion

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I’m a freelance illustrator and concept artist focused on character-driven storytelling and dynamic visual design. My work emphasizes expressive characters, strong composition, and atmospheric environments that help bring narratives and fictional worlds to life. I enjoy developing characters from concept to final artwork and creating illustrations that communicate emotion, movement, and story in a clear and engaging way.

I primarily work with digital illustration tools such as Photoshop and Clip Studio–style workflows, producing high-resolution artwork suitable for both print and digital publication. My style is influenced by eastern visual aesthetics, with an emphasis on expressive character design, fluid motion, and strong visual storytelling.

I’m comfortable collaborating remotely, interpreting creative briefs and references, and translating story ideas into compelling visuals. I’m detail-oriented, reliable with deadlines, and proactive in communication, making sure feedback is incorporated efficiently throughout the creative process.

I’m especially interested in projects that involve character development, action scenes, and narrative illustration, and I’d be excited to contribute creatively to bringing a superhero story to life from concept to completion

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Architectural Furniture Designer and Production Coordinator at Marín Räume
March 2, 2024 - Present
Comprehensive management of residential renovation projects. Design of closets, modular kitchens, bathroom furniture, and custom pieces. Creation of production drawings and technical documentation for fabrication. Coordination between client, production, and final installation. Quality oversight and delivery time control.
Bilingual Agent at Foundever / Concentrix / OTP Americas
September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026
International experience Macy’s – Customer Service; Order management, shipment tracking, and conflict resolution.
Pre-finalist at Arch Storming Sustainable Housing Competition
May 1, 2023 - Present
Pre-finalist in the 2023 Sustainable Housing Competition (Mayukwa kw a, Zambia).

Education

Master's in Housing Architecture at National University of Colombia
April 20, 2024 - March 11, 2026

Qualifications

ARCHICAD (Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Revit (Intermediate-Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment