Hi, I’m a digital artist specialized in illustration, and visual design for creative and entertainment projects. I enjoy transforming ideas into engaging visual stories through characters, environments, and interactive experiences. I’m always looking for ways to bring creativity and technical quality together, approaching each project as a chance to collaborate, explore new ideas, and create meaningful visual experiences. I’m particularly interested in innovative creative spaces such as AR, video mapping, and immersive content for events. I enjoy working on projects where art, technology, and storytelling intersect. I’m always excited to collaborate with creative teams and professionals from a wide range of fields — from entertainment and events to areas like healthcare, culinary arts, fashion, and beyond — bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling. Bringin ideas to life through visual design

Maria Jose F Villarreal

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Hi, I’m a digital artist specialized in illustration, and visual design for creative and entertainment projects. I enjoy transforming ideas into engaging visual stories through characters, environments, and interactive experiences. I’m always looking for ways to bring creativity and technical quality together, approaching each project as a chance to collaborate, explore new ideas, and create meaningful visual experiences. I’m particularly interested in innovative creative spaces such as AR, video mapping, and immersive content for events. I enjoy working on projects where art, technology, and storytelling intersect. I’m always excited to collaborate with creative teams and professionals from a wide range of fields — from entertainment and events to areas like healthcare, culinary arts, fashion, and beyond — bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling. Bringin ideas to life through visual design

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Hi, I’m a digital artist specialized in illustration, and visual design for creative and entertainment projects. I enjoy transforming ideas into engaging visual stories through characters, environments, and interactive experiences.
I’m always looking for ways to bring creativity and technical quality together, approaching each project as a chance to collaborate, explore new ideas, and create meaningful visual experiences.
I’m particularly interested in innovative creative spaces such as AR, video mapping, and immersive content for events. I enjoy working on projects where art, technology, and storytelling intersect.
I’m always excited to collaborate with creative teams and professionals from a wide range of fields — from entertainment and events to areas like healthcare, culinary arts, fashion, and beyond — bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling.

Bringin ideas to life through visual design

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Language

Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Artist / Rigging & Animation at CNCYC (IMSS y SNTSS)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Comisión para desarrollo de realidad aumentada y animación 3D; creación de modelos, rigging y animación de aves; colaboración con Ricardo Luévanos.
AR Content Developer / 3D Artist at VISARTS (colaboración con SYNERGY)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Desarrollo de proyectos de realidad aumentada y gráficos 2D/3D para eventos, incluyendo diseño de personajes y assets.
Art Director / 2D/3D Artist at VISARTS
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Lideré diseño de elementos 2D, ilustración y animación para eventos temáticos como '20 Años de Magia – Hogwarts'.
Freelance Rigging / Lead Character Artist at Freelance / VISARTS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Desarrollo de rigging completo para personaje principal (rig, skinning, FK/IK) y filtración de realidad aumentada para oportunidades de fotografía; aporté en el pipeline de producción.
Character Rigging at Animation College Project – Crayons
January 1, 2024 - Present
Character rigging for an animation college project titled 'Crayons'; contributed to asset setup and rigging workflow for 2D/3D characters.
Character Designer & Lip Sync at CNCYC (IMSS and SNTSS)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Responsible for character design and lip-sync for projects commissioned by CNCYC for IMSS/SNTSS.
AR Developer / AR Artist at VISARTS
August 1, 2021 - Present
Developed augmented reality projects; created AR filters and 2D/3D elements; collaboration with SYNERGY.
AR Filter Developer at VISARTS
August 1, 2022 - Present
Created augmented reality filters for events (e.g., Tecate Emblema event); AR content development and editing.
Video Mapping Artist at VISARTS
August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Video mapping and 2D illustration elements for events such as 'Osiju gen Hogwarts' and '20 Years of Magic'.
Character Rigging Lead at VISARTS
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for full main character rigging including structure, skinning, FK/IK controls, and related 3D assets.
Augmented Reality Filter Artist at VISARTS
January 1, 2023 - Present
AR painting filter for Steak Brothers restaurant event; AR content development and editing.

Education

Bachelor's in Digital Animation Engineering at Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Specialization in Special Effects at Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

GAC Certificate
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
GAC - Basic Global Assessment Certificate
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Gaming