Hi! I’m a Spanish cartoonist and creator of IPs based in Madrid. I trained at the Art School 10 and I have been working for more than 15 years as a cartoonist and illustrator in advertising and animation. I enjoy developing characters and stories across illustration, art direction, and editorial projects, collaborating with clients to bring vibrant visuals from concept to final artwork.…

José Ignacio Molano Silván

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Hi! I’m a Spanish cartoonist and creator of IPs based in Madrid. I trained at the Art School 10 and I have been working for more than 15 years as a cartoonist and illustrator in advertising and animation. I enjoy developing characters and stories across illustration, art direction, and editorial projects, collaborating with clients to bring vibrant visuals from concept to final artwork.…

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Hi! I’m a Spanish cartoonist and creator of IPs based in Madrid. I trained at the Art School 10 and I have been working for more than 15 years as a cartoonist and illustrator in advertising and animation.

I enjoy developing characters and stories across illustration, art direction, and editorial projects, collaborating with clients to bring vibrant visuals from concept to final artwork.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Cocreator and Illustrator at Anaya
December 31, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Apriel Eye y los hemanos manos. Los Forajidos
Illustrator at Anaya (Books)
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Illustration for Apriel Eye y los hemanos manos. La carrera; Los Diamantes; Los Inventores; Los Forajidos.
Director, Founder & Teacher at Güikenschool
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
School of illustration; founded in 2014; aim to make learning drawing accessible and entertaining.
Founder & Art Director at Molstudio
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Accomplishment of illustration and editorial, corporate animation for clients such as Riot Games, The Washington Post, BBVA, Repsol, Telefónica, Vodafone, Santillana, El Corte Inglés, Grupo SM.
Cocreator and Illustrator at Anaya
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Apriel Eye y los hemanos manos. Los Inventores
Cocreator and Illustrator at Anaya
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Apriel Eye y los hemanos manos. Los Diamantes
Cocreator and Illustrator at Anaya
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Apriel Eye y los hemanos manos. La carrera
Illustrator at Anaya
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Diminuto cumple años (children’s book); book illustration work for Anaya.
Illustrator at Anaya (Books)
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Illustration for Diminuto cumple años and other children’s books.
Creator, Art Director, Concept Art & Character Designer at Fetén Brothers
December 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Creation, direction and art direction of a TV series.
Art Director, Concept Artist & Character Designer at Paramotion Films
December 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Concept art designs and character design for Nextlab (NDA).
Creator, Art Director, Concept Art & Character Design at Fetén Brothers (DJA)
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Creation, direction and art direction of a TV series; looking for production.
Art Director, Concept Art & Character Design at Paramotion Films
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Concept art designs and character design for Nextlab (NDA).
Character Designer at Lion Forge Animation / Disney Junior
December 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Production of the main character designs.
Concept Art & Character Designer at Lion Forge Animation / Dreamworks TV
December 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Production of concept art designs and character design for a future DreamworksTV show (NDA).
Character Designer at Lion Forge Animation / Disney Junior
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Production of the main character designs for a show.
Character Designer at Lion Forge Animation / DreamWorks TV
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Production of concept art designs and character design for a future DreamWorks TV show (NDA).
Creator, Art Director, Concept Art & Character Designer at T-Rey
December 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Creation, direction and art direction of a TV series.
Character Designer at Dreamworks
December 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Production of the main character designs for a project.
Art Director & Character Designer at T-Rey
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Creation, direction and art direction of a TV project.
Character Designer at DreamWorks
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Production of main character designs for a project.
Art Director & Character Designer at The Tale of Tulip / Charlie Ramos
December 31, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Short Film – art direction and main character design.
Art Director & Character Designer at The Tale of Tulip / Charlie Ramos (Short Film)
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Art director and character designer for the short film.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at SM Editions
December 31, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Graphic designer and illustrator; editorial projects, marketing, product conceptualization.
Director, Founder & Teacher at Güikenschool
January 1, 2014 - Present
School of illustration. Founded in 2014; teaches drawing.
Founder & Art Director at Molstudio
January 1, 2014 - Present
Accomplishment of illustration and editorial, corporate animation for clients such as Riot Games, The Washington Post, HBO, BBVA, Repsol, Telefónica, Banco Popular, Vodafone, Santillana, El Corte Inglés, Grupo SM.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at SM Editions (Grupo SM)
January 1, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Graphic designer and illustrator for editorial projects and branding.
Art Director & Character Designer at Home Made Animation Studios
December 31, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Main character designs for the short film.
Art Director & Character Designer at Home Made Animation Studios
January 1, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Main character designs for the short.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Neandertal S.L.
December 31, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Illustrator and textile graphic designer; branding; direct contact with suppliers and customers.
Graphic Designer-Illustrator at Neandertal S.L.
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Illustrator and textile graphic designer; branding; supplier liaison.

Education

Superior Technician in Delineation at Santa Maria de los Apóstoles
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Superior Technician in Illustration and Graphic Design at School of Illustration N_10 Madrid
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master in Illustrated Children’s Book at School I with I
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master in Design and Creativity at Marcel School
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Character Design for Animation at CGMA
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Fundamentals of Character Design at Schoolism
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Fundamentals of Environment at CGMA
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Superior Technician in Delineation at Santa Maria de los Apóstoles
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Superior Technician in Illustration and Graphic Design at School of Illustration N_10 Madrid
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master in Illustrated Children's Book at School I with I
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master in Design and Creativity at Marcel School
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Character Design for Animation at CGMA
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Character Design for Production at CGMA
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Fundamentals of Environment at CGMA (Kalen Chock)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Fundamentals of Character Design at Schoolism (Stephen Silver)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Qualifications

CGMA - Character Design for Animation
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
CGMA - Fundamentals of Environment
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Schoolism - Fundamentals of Character Design
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Stephen Silver – Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
CGMA - Character Design for Animation
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
CGMA - Character Design for Production
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Schoolism - Fundamentals of Character Design
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
School - Fundamentals of Environment
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    April Eye y Los Hermanos Manos
    April Eye & The Brothers Hands is an original universe created by Mol, built around character design, visual storytelling, humor, and a growing cast of wonderfully weird characters. As the creator, I develop the concept, characters, world-building, illustrations, and visual identity of the project, constantly expanding its universe through new stories and ideas. The project has grown beyond its original format into a published book series, with four books released by Anaya, while continuing to evolve through illustrations, characters, and new content shared across social media.…
    Dream Jobs Agency
    Dream Jobs Agency (DJA) is an original animated educational comedy where dreams become the gateway to discovering what kids might want to be when they grow up. Hidden beneath children’s beds is a secret agency whose dream-agents travel through dreams, time and history, helping kids explore their dream jobs — meeting the pioneers who shaped them, discovering how those professions work today, and imagining what they could become in the future. BIBLIA_DJA_NEXTLAB Blending comedy, adventure and education, DJA turns every profession into a new world to explore, encouraging children to stay curious, discover their talents and dream about their own fut…
    Dream Jobs Agency
    Dream Jobs Agency (DJA) is an original animated educational comedy where dreams become the gateway to discovering what kids might want to be when they grow up. Hidden beneath children’s beds is a secret agency whose dream-agents travel through dreams, time and history, helping kids explore their dream jobs — meeting the pioneers who shaped them, discovering how those professions work today, and imagining what they could become in the future. BIBLIA_DJA_NEXTLAB Blending comedy, adventure and education, DJA turns every profession into a new world to explore, encouraging children to stay curious, discover their talents and dream about their own fut…
    Play
    PLAY is an original animated series that celebrates the incredible worlds children create when they play. Through the power of imagination, everyday games become extraordinary adventures. Our young characters can travel across the galaxy as space pirates, face gigantic monsters, explore unknown worlds or solve the strangest mysteries — all without ever losing the spirit of play. Each adventure opens the door to a completely new universe, where anything can happen and imagination sets the rules. At its heart, PLAY celebrates something simple but powerful: our ability to create, imagine and transform the world around us just by playing.…
    Totem
    TOTEM is an original supernatural coming-of-age animated series following a Native American teenager and her group of high-school friends as they discover an unexpected connection to the supernatural. When they begin transforming into powerful creatures inspired by Native American mythology, everyday teenage life collides with an ancient world of legends, spirits, and mysterious forces. Blending teen comedy, adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, TOTEM explores friendship, identity, and growing up through a contemporary world where ancient stories suddenly come alive.…
    T-Rey
    T-REY is an original 2D animated series created and developed by Mol, produced by Barbara Animation Studio. The project was selected and presented at 3D Wire 2019, where it won the La Liga Award, an international recognition that took the project to Ventana Sur Animation! in Buenos Aires. T-Rey was developed as a character-driven animated comedy, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, distinctive character design, and a bold, playful graphic universe.…
    April Eye y Los Hermanos Manos
    April Eye & The Brothers Hands is an original universe created by Mol, built around character design, visual storytelling, humor, and a growing cast of wonderfully weird characters. As the creator, I develop the concept, characters, world-building, illustrations, and visual identity of the project, constantly expanding its universe through new stories and ideas. The project has grown beyond its original format into a published book series, with four books released by Anaya, while continuing to evolve through illustrations, characters, and new content shared across social media.…