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I’m Nicole Zelaya, a 2D animator and storyboard artist specializing in cut-out character animation. I love turning ideas into lively visuals using Moho, Toon Boom Harmony, and a variety of digital tools, while keeping production workflows smooth and deadlines in check.
My freelance work includes international projects with Fiveerr and VGen, plus leading roles on short films like El Gran Atleta where I contributed as director, storyboarder, and character designer. I’m always learning new software to deliver high-quality animation with a friendly, collaborative approach.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Animator at Zvoid, MSA
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Creation 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, 2022Storyboard design for 2D animation projects; cut-out character animation support; color assistance for traditional animation.
Freelance Illustrator at Fiverr
July 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance 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, 2024Creation 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, 2022Storyboard design for 2D animation projects; Cut-out character animation support; Color assistant for traditional animation
Freelance Animator at Fiverr
July 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance animation work delivering 2D animation assets and illustrations through an online marketplace; collaborated within production pipelines to meet deadlines
Director, Storyboarder, Character Designer, and Animator at El Gran Atleta – Short Film
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Directed, storyboarded, designed characters, and animated for a 2024 short film; contributed to production pipeline and met deadlines.
2D Animator / Illustrator at Freelance / Independent Projects
October 1, 2020 - March 31, 20242D animation with experience in cut-out and traditional digital animation; focused on production workflows and meeting deadlines; proficient with multiple software tools.
2D Animator / Illustrator at Freelance / Independent Projects
July 1, 2024 - PresentCurrent role creating cut-out character animation and traditional digital animation; collaborating with production pipelines to deliver high-quality assets.
2D Animator | Illustrator at Freelance (Self-employed)
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 20242D animator with experience in cut-out and traditional digital animation; strong focus on production workflows, meeting deadlines, and problem solving during project development. Proficient with Moho, Toon Boom Harmony, TV Paint, and other software to deliver high-quality animation.
2D Animator | Illustrator at Freelance (Self-employed)
July 1, 2024 - PresentContinued freelance work with international clients through Fiveerr and VGen; created cut-out character animations and production-ready assets.
Director, Storyboarder, Character Designer at El Gran Atleta (Short Film) – Anim Latina
March 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Directed, storyboarded, and designed characters for the short film El Gran Atleta; contributed to overall character design and storyboarding; film showcased at Anim Latina festival.
Education
Comprehensive Animation and Digital Film Making Program at Escuela de Arte Multimedia Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025Professional Certification in Digital Design and AV Production at Escuela de Arte Multimedia Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022High School Diploma in Science at UEI San Lazaro II
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Comprehensive Comic Creation at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Comprehensive Comic Creation at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023English - Level 4 at UBA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Comprehensive Animation and Digital Filmmaking Program at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025High School Diploma in Science at UEI San Lazaro II
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Comprehensive Animation and Digital Filmmaking Program at Escola Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025Professional Certification in Digital Design and AV Production at Escola Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022High School Diploma in Science at U.E.I. San Lazaro II
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Film Animation and Post-Production at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma in Science at U.E.I. San Lázaro II
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Film Animation and Post-Production at Escuela Da Vinci
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025Professional Certification in Digital Design and Audio Visual Production at Certification Program
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022High School Diploma in Science at U.E.I. San Lázaro II
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Qualifications
Professional Certification in Digital Design and Audiovisual Production
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Professional Certification in Digital Design and Audiovisual Production
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Professional Certification in Digital Design and Audio Visual Production
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education
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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