I am a Graphic Designer with a passion for illustration and animation, drawing from over 20 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with international clients and successfully executed creative projects across various media platforms. I continually strive to push the boundaries of my artistry and explore new techniques.

GERARDO C. IBARRA KEMELYEN

I am a Graphic Designer with a passion for illustration and animation, drawing from over 20 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with international clients and successfully executed creative projects across various media platforms. I continually strive to push the boundaries of my artistry and explore new techniques.

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I am a Graphic Designer with a passion for illustration and animation, drawing from over 20 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with international clients and successfully executed creative projects across various media platforms. I continually strive to push the boundaries of my artistry and explore new techniques.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist, UXUI Designer, Character and Background Illustrator and 2D Animator at Goati Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - Present
Worked as a concept artist and animator for video games, developing engaging character concepts and backgrounds.
Storyboard Artist and Illustrator for Books and Ad Campaigns at The Creative Store
January 1, 2017 - Present
Responsible for creating storyboards and illustrations for various media projects including campaigns and animations.
Concept/Storyboard Artist and Illustrator at International Rescue
January 1, 2019 - Present
Engaged in creative storytelling and illustration for books and animated commercials.
UXUI Graphic Artist and Illustrator at Inmersive Solutions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Focused on user experience design and illustrative aspects for multimedia applications.
Concept Artist, UXUI Designer, Character and background Illustrator and 2D Animation at GOATI ENTERTAINMENT
January 1, 2013 - Present
In my role, I focus on creating immersive concepts and illustrations for video games, contributing to the overall user experience.
Concept/Storyboard Artist and Illustrator at THE CREATIVE STORE
January 1, 2017 - Present
I work on books and campaigns, as well as animated commercials for TV broadcasting and the film industry.
UXUI Graphic Artist, Illustrator and 2D Animation at IMMERSIVE SOLUTIONS
January 1, 2022 - Present
I create engaging user interfaces and illustrations while specializing in animation.
Responsible for all creative campaigns at FIRST UNION.ORG
January 1, 2017 - Present
Tasked with developing graphic concepts and motion graphics for various promotional campaigns.
Head of Illustration, Storyboarding and Mograph Artist at .99 ENTERPRISES
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Led the illustration and storyboarding efforts for various projects.
Head of Illustration, Storyboarding and Mograph Artist at PANSTONE PRODUCTIONS
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Directed illustration and storyboarding for multiple productions.
Concept Artist and Illustrator at BAUER PUBLISHING
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2019
Worked on character design and graphic elements for a magazine, from inception to closure.
Concept Artist, 2-D Animator at BUBBLEGUM INTERACTIVE
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Developed concepts and animations for children's video games.
Owner at Kemelyen Ltd
January 1, 2022 - Present
Owned and operated an art studio and gallery showcasing my 'Retrofuturista' art project, focusing on various art prints and installations.
Concept Artist, Illustrator at Goati Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designed artistic concepts and graphics for the video game 'Wondermannation'.
Concept Artist, UX/UI Designer at Immersive Solutions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created illustrations and animations for interactive learning modules.
Sole Artist at Workers First NZ
January 1, 2017 - Present
Managed all creative campaigns, including design, graphic communication, and various publications.
Concept/Storyboard Artist at The Creative Store
January 1, 2017 - Present
Worked on books, ad campaigns, and produced animated 2D commercials.

Education

Bachelor in Visual Arts at University of Guadalajara
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Certified in Classic Animation at University of Guadalajara
January 1, 1998 - January 21, 2026
Lito-Printing Course at University of Guadalajara
January 1, 2005 - January 21, 2026
Bachelor in Visual Arts at University of Guadalajara, Mexico
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Certified in Classic Animation at University of Guadalajara, Mexico
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Diploma in Screen Printing at Private classes
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor in Visual Arts at University of Guadalajara
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Certified in Classic Animation at University of Guadalajara
January 1, 1998 - April 23, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Screen Printing
January 1, 2007 - January 21, 2026
Painting with Light and Color
January 1, 2015 - January 21, 2026
Lino-Printing Course
January 1, 2011 - January 21, 2026
Painting with Light and Color
January 1, 2015 - March 30, 2026
Lino-Printing Course
January 1, 2011 - March 30, 2026
Lito-Printing Course
January 1, 2005 - March 30, 2026
Painting with Light and Color
January 1, 2015 - April 23, 2026
Diploma in Screen Printing
January 1, 2007 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
    paper Retrofuturista Art Project

    About Retrofuturista
    Pretty Ugly Art that makes you feel good!
    The Retrofuturista series features original art and fine art prints inspired by the nostalgic space era. It combines elements of pop art, retro graphics, everyday objects, and cheesy characters popular in the mid-20th century, a time when people were carefree and had no worries.

    This “Retrofuturista” series has the same “ka pai” feeling and kitschiness that makes the ugliness pretty and the beauty, pretty-ugly.

    To Know more about my Art project, please visit:
    https://www.twine.net/signin