Hi, I'm Nicole Zelaya, a junior 2D animator with hands-on experience in cut-out and traditional digital animation. I enjoy translating ideas into fluid visuals while keeping production workflows smooth and deadlines in check. I thrive in collaborative environments, comfortable juggling multiple software tools simultaneously to deliver high-quality animation efficiently. I'm always eager to learn new techniques and contribute to a production pipeline from concept to delivery.

Nicole Zelaya

Hi, I'm Nicole Zelaya, a junior 2D animator with hands-on experience in cut-out and traditional digital animation. I enjoy translating ideas into fluid visuals while keeping production workflows smooth and deadlines in check. I thrive in collaborative environments, comfortable juggling multiple software tools simultaneously to deliver high-quality animation efficiently. I'm always eager to learn new techniques and contribute to a production pipeline from concept to delivery.

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Hi, I’m Nicole Zelaya, a junior 2D animator with hands-on experience in cut-out and traditional digital animation. I enjoy translating ideas into fluid visuals while keeping production workflows smooth and deadlines in check.

I thrive in collaborative environments, comfortable juggling multiple software tools simultaneously to deliver high-quality animation efficiently. I’m always eager to learn new techniques and contribute to a production pipeline from concept to delivery.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator at Zvoid, MSA
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Creation and development of cut-out character animation; Traditional digital animation for production assets; Assistance with illustration tasks; Collaboration within a production pipeline to meet delivery deadlines
Storyboard Designer at Samsa Studio
August 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Storyboard design for 2D animation projects; cut-out character animation support; color assistance for traditional animation.
Freelance Illustrator at Fiverr
July 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance illustrator creating commissioned illustrations for international clients; collaborates with production pipelines to deliver assets.
Junior Animator / Cut-out Character Animator at Zvoid, MSA
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Creation and development of cut-out character animation; Traditional digital animation for production assets; Assistance with illustration tasks; Collaboration within a production pipeline to meet delivery deadlines
Storyboard Artist / 2D Animator Assistant at Samsa Studio
August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Storyboard design for 2D animation projects; Cut-out character animation support; Color assistant for traditional animation
Freelance Animator at Fiverr
July 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance animation work delivering 2D animation assets and illustrations through an online marketplace; collaborated within production pipelines to meet deadlines

Education

Comprehensive Animation and Digital Film Making Program at Escuela de Arte Multimedia Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Professional Certification in Digital Design and AV Production at Escuela de Arte Multimedia Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma in Science at UEI San Lazaro II
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Comprehensive Comic Creation at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Comprehensive Comic Creation at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
English - Level 4 at UBA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Comprehensive Animation and Digital Filmmaking Program at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
High School Diploma in Science at UEI San Lazaro II
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Comprehensive Animation and Digital Filmmaking Program at Escola Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Professional Certification in Digital Design and AV Production at Escola Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma in Science at U.E.I. San Lazaro II
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper AnimatedAnna (Animation)

    This is an animation I did for the YouTube channel AnimatedAnna.

    The animation was created using a mix of frame-by-frame and cut-out techniques to achieve dynamic and expressive movement.

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