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I am a versatile visual development artist with a strong foundation in painting and design, able to translate ideas into captivating images using color theory and composition. I thrive collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional visual experiences that elevate storytelling and audience engagement.…

Nicolás Mejía

Animator, Production Designer, Concept Artist, +2

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I am a versatile visual development artist with a strong foundation in painting and design, able to translate ideas into captivating images using color theory and composition. I thrive collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional visual experiences that elevate storytelling and audience engagement.…

Available to hire

I am a versatile visual development artist with a strong foundation in painting and design, able to translate ideas into captivating images using color theory and composition.

I thrive collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional visual experiences that elevate storytelling and audience engagement.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Set Design

Expert

3D Animation

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Production Designer at Dinamita Animation

December 1, 2024 - Present

Responsible for designing props, characters, and sets. Weekly reviews for team artists. Developing hand-painted backgrounds for final composition.

Production Design Assistant at Dinamita Animation

April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Collaborating with 3D references for the art team. Worldbuilding, set dressing, and colorscript ideation for teaser. Developing hand-painted backgrounds for final composition.

Character Layout Artist at Hierro Animation

January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Posing and scene composition for feature films. Prop design and integration with characters and scenery. Organization of Toonboom files to facilitate production flow.

Production Designer at Grisaille

January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Prop, character and set design. Provide visual style guides and character layouts to animators. Develop hand-painted backgrounds for final compositing.

Illustration and Character Design (Freelance) at Freelance

February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Create custom character designs and backgrounds with a realistic look and feel. Design illustrations for a musician's songs to be used in After Effects. Character design for a child audience for a food company logo.

2D Animator at Mero Studio

November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Establish acting that is consistent with the narrative by working closely with animation directors and supervisors. Combine technical and artistic skills to develop high quality animations in fast time. Support the clean and color team to meet project deadlines.

Color Artist at The Other Shape

June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020

Convert rough animations into finished ones through the application of the colors provided by the supervisor. Differentiate the different animation layers within Toon Boom files to improve the compositor's workflow.