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A creative animator passionate about storytelling, with a diverse portfolio showcasing skills in character animation, motion graphics, and video editing. Experience includes various projects developing engaging narratives. A collaborative team player eager to learn and share expertise. I’m also capable of independent work, which includes handling storyboard to final edit as a one-person-team.…

Melissa Gutierrez

Motion Graphic Designer, Animator, Video Editor, +2

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A creative animator passionate about storytelling, with a diverse portfolio showcasing skills in character animation, motion graphics, and video editing. Experience includes various projects developing engaging narratives. A collaborative team player eager to learn and share expertise. I’m also capable of independent work, which includes handling storyboard to final edit as a one-person-team.…

Available to hire

A creative animator passionate about storytelling, with a diverse portfolio showcasing skills in character animation, motion graphics, and video editing. Experience includes various projects developing engaging narratives. A collaborative team player eager to learn and share expertise. I’m also capable of independent work, which includes handling storyboard to final edit as a one-person-team.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Team Lead at Lanot Design Studios

May 26, 2026 - Present

Led and mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support. Trained new hires to ensure they were well-equipped to succeed. Oversaw all aspects of production and strategized to improve output.

Motion Designer at Aureus

September 1, 2025 - Present

Created game assets like 2D character animation, rigging and vfx

Motion Designer at SMLP

May 2, 2022 - April 28, 2025

Created motion graphic animations including character rigging based on storyboards and client requests. Collaborated with graphic designers to develop innovative concepts and establish a cohesive visual style guide.

Video Designer at AvePoint

January 4, 2021 - April 26, 2022

Designed storyboards. Produced video intros, outros, and effects. Performed audio cleanup for podcast series

Motion Designer at Lanot Design Studios

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Produced motion graphic animations with sound design. Developed concepts and scripts. Created or recreated assets and led multiple animation projects.