Hi there! I'm Manuel, a freelance illustrator and 2D animator working for products, brand and events. I combine my illustration and animation skills to bring your ideas to life. Creative exploration and problem solving are key parts of my process: from concepting and storyboarding to designing and animating. All in to find the best solution to the project's needs and goals. I work mostly with vector illustrations, developing characters, styleframes and animating them using hand-crafted techniques to get a more human-made look & feel. Always eager to connect with amazing people, agencies and studios, so feel free to reach out for any collaboration.…

Manuel Perujo

Hi there! I'm Manuel, a freelance illustrator and 2D animator working for products, brand and events. I combine my illustration and animation skills to bring your ideas to life. Creative exploration and problem solving are key parts of my process: from concepting and storyboarding to designing and animating. All in to find the best solution to the project's needs and goals. I work mostly with vector illustrations, developing characters, styleframes and animating them using hand-crafted techniques to get a more human-made look & feel. Always eager to connect with amazing people, agencies and studios, so feel free to reach out for any collaboration.…

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Hi there! I’m Manuel, a freelance illustrator and 2D animator working for products, brand and events.

I combine my illustration and animation skills to bring your ideas to life. Creative exploration and problem solving are key parts of my process: from concepting and storyboarding to designing and animating. All in to find the best solution to the project’s needs and goals. I work mostly with vector illustrations, developing characters, styleframes and animating them using hand-crafted techniques to get a more human-made look & feel.

Always eager to connect with amazing people, agencies and studios, so feel free to reach out for any collaboration.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator and 2D animator at Freelancing
January 13, 2020 - Present
Freelance illustrator and 2D animator working for products, brand and events TASKS: - Illustration - Styleframes - Character Design - Storyboards - Character Animation - After Effects Animation - Motion Design
Illustrator and graphic designer at Freelancing
February 19, 2018 - January 3, 2020
Illustrator and graphic designer for brands, products and events TASKS: - Illustration for packaging - Illustration for physical products: t-shirts, maps, etc. - Branding design - Logo design - Interactive and web design - Design of large format posters for exhibitions - Design for Social Media
Art Director at Museographia
August 15, 2011 - February 5, 2018
At Museographia, I held the role of Art Director, creating visual assets across both digital and physical platforms. I collaborated with a wide range of creative professionals to tackle projects in the graphic design field: interactive content, web design, 3D modeling, and motion graphics. AS GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR: - Crafting editorial designs for brochures and educational materials designed for museums. - Producing captivating illustrations and designs for large-format exhibition panels. - Creating historically accurate illustrations tailored for both temporary and permanent museum exhibitions. AS MOTION AND INTERACTIVE DESIGNER: - Conceptualized styleframes and directed the design and production of dynamic motion videos, tailored for museum exhibits and temporary showcases. - Engineered responsive multimedia interactive content for touchscreens, demonstrating proficiency in HTML5, CSS, and Javascript.

Education

ILLUSTRATION FOR MOTION at School of Motion
September 1, 2021 - December 17, 2021
Foundations of modern illustration. - Creating Strong Concepts - Break things down into Basic Forms and Shapes - 1, 2, & 3 Point Perspective - Creating Characters - Working with Illustrations as an Animator - Defining a Style
EXPLAINER CAMP at School of Motion
March 1, 2022 - June 17, 2022
Project-based course to get the training and tools to create a fully-realized piece from bid to final render. - Visual Metaphor - Bids, Budgets & Concepts - Storyboarding & Animatics - Dissecting Client Briefs - Creating Style Frames - Workflow Tips for Complex Projects - Design & Animation phase - Navigating Client Comments During Animation - Adding Polish and Final Touches to a Project

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