2D animator based in Mexico! Experienced with illustration, motion graphics animation, character design, animatic supervising and screenwriting. Currently studying a Master's degree in 2D Animation at the Universidad de Artes Digitales, working alongside my peers to bring animated short films to life.

Poli Quevedo

2D animator based in Mexico! Experienced with illustration, motion graphics animation, character design, animatic supervising and screenwriting. Currently studying a Master's degree in 2D Animation at the Universidad de Artes Digitales, working alongside my peers to bring animated short films to life.

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April 20, 2026

2D animator based in Mexico! Experienced with illustration, motion graphics animation, character design, animatic supervising and screenwriting.
Currently studying a Master’s degree in 2D Animation at the Universidad de Artes Digitales, working alongside my peers to bring animated short films to life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Screenwriter, Visual Developer, Color Director, 2D Character Animator at Reflejo
December 31, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Animated university short film; screenwriter, visual development, color direction, and 2D character animation.
Animator, Concept Artist, Set Designer, Character Designer at Mister Machín
December 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Provided concepts, character design, and set design; Disney project involvement.
Clean-up Animator and Background Artist at Platypus Animation Studio
June 22, 2022 - Present
Provided clean-up for animated projects for clients such as Disney and Pixar. Created 2D background art for an animated Star Wars project, Untold with Gian Carlo Espósito | The Mandalorian.
Supervisor and Animated Artist at MANEKI STUDIO
December 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Responsible for reviewing and directing animations created for the production of YouTube series such as Kids TV (Super Supremes, Babies Toy Tooth, Zoobees) and La Brujita Tatty.
Screenwriter, Animated Artist, Set Designer and Animator at Sea Side and Sandals
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote the script for a forthcoming thesis short film, and contributed animation, rough and clean-up animation shots, and background art.
Animator at Miedo
December 31, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Rough and clean animation; color work by colorist for the short film Miedo.
Character Animator at The Graveyard Shift
December 31, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Animated short film: character key animation, clean-up, and color. Winner of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival Pitch 2023.
Co-director, Animator, Designer and Composer at I Like Giants (University Short Film)
December 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Co-directed, animated, designed, and composed a 2D music video inspired by Kimya Dawson's I Like Giants.
Screenwriter, Storyboard Artist, Set Designer and 2D Animator at Burn-Out (University Short Film)
December 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Screenwriter, storyboard artist, set designer and 2D animation.
Screenwriter, Visual Developer, Color Director and 2D Character Animator at Reflejo (University Short Film)
December 31, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Screenwriter, visual developer, color director and provided 2D character animation.
Animator, Concept Artist, Set Designer and Character Designer at Mister Machín
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided concepts, character design, and set design for Disney.
Clean-up Animator and Background Artist at Platypus Animation Studio
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided clean-up and background art for animated projects for clients such as Disney and Pixar. Created 2D background art for a Star Wars project 'Untold with Giancarlo Esposito | The Mandalorian'.
Screenwriter, Animator, Set Designer and Animator at Sea Side and Sandals (Animated Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote the screenplay and contributed animation, rough and cleanup animation shots, and background art.
Animator, Rough and Clean Animator, Colorist at Miedo (Animated Short Film)
December 31, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Provided rough and clean animation shots and color grading; presented at Pixelatl 2024; nominated for Best Student Animated MicroShort and Best Horror Animation at Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology 2025, winning Silver.
Co-Director, Animator, Designer and Composer at I Like Giants (University Short Film)
December 31, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Co-directed, animated, designed, and composed a 2D music video inspired by Kimya Dawson's 'I Like Giants'.
Screenwriter, Storyboard Artist, Set Designer and 2D Animator at Burn-Out (University Short Film)
December 31, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Wrote screenplay, created storyboards, designed sets, and produced 2D animation.
Screenwriter, Visual Developer, Color Director and 2D Character Animation at Reflejo (University Short Film)
December 31, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Wrote screenplay, visual development, color direction and provided 2D character animation.
2D Animator at León Government (Guanajuato)
January 1, 2022 - Present
2D animation for government project 'Himno León'.
2D Animator, Motion Graphics Artist at Jalisco Government
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced 2D animation and motion graphics for the political campaign of Jorge Álvarez Máynez and for the government of Jalisco.
Clean-up Artist & Background Artist at Platypus Animation Studio
December 31, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Provided clean-up for animated projects for clients such as Disney and Pixar. Created 2D background art for the Star Wars project Untold with Giancarlo Esposito | The Mandalorian.
Animator, Concept Artist, Set Designer and Character Designer at Mister Machín
December 31, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Generated concepts, character designs, and set designs for Disney productions.
Supervisor & Animated Artist at Maneki Studio
December 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Responsible for reviewing and directing animations created for YouTube series such as Kids TV (Super Supremes, Babies Tooth Toy, Zoobees) and La Brujita Tatty.
Screenwriter, Animated Artist, Set Designer and Animator at Sea Side and Sandals
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote scripts, designed scenes, and created animation and background art; contributed rough and clean-up animation shots.
Director, Screenwriter, Animator Artist and Animator at Flashes (Un Fantasma)
December 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Directed, wrote, and created 2D animation and storyboard for an independent music video; involved in animation, composition and color direction.
Rough and Clean Animator, Colorist at Miedo
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Provided clean-up for animated YouTube series such as Kids TV (Super Supremes, Babies Tooth Toy, Zoobees) and La Brujita Tatty.
Animator & Background/Art Injection at Mountain Loading
January 1, 2025 - Present
Animated short film; provided rough and clean-up animation shots and background art.
Screenwriter, Visual Developer, Color Director and 2D Character Animator at Reflejo (University Short Film)
December 31, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Wrote the script, did visual development, color direction and 2D character animation for a university short film.
Animator, Concept Artist, Set Designer, Character Designer at MISTER MACHÍN STUDIO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided concepts, character design, and set design for Disney projects.
Screenwriter, Animator, Set Designer, Animator at Sea Side and Sandals
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote the script and created rough/clean animation, background art; contributed animation and background design for the short film.
2D Background Artist at MISTER MACHÍN STUDIO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created 2D background art for an animated Star Wars project 'Untold with Giancarlo Esposito | The Mandalorian'.
Co-Director, Animator, Designer, Composer at I Like Giants (University Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Co-directed, animated, designed, and composed a 2D music video inspired by Kimya Dawson's song.
Screenwriter, Storyboard Artist, Set Designer, 2D Animator at Burn-Out (University Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Wrote screenplay, storyboarded, designed sets and animated in 2D.
Screenwriter, Visual Developer, Color Director, 2D Character Animation at Reflejo (University Short Film)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contributed to screenwriting, visuals, color direction and 2D character animation.
Animator (2D character animation, cleanup, color) at The Graveyard Shift (University Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created 2D character animation, did cleanup and color.
Animator at Miedo (Animated Short Film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Rough and clean animation; color for an animated short.
Director, Screenwriter, Animator, Artist at Flashes (Un Fantasma)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed and wrote the script for a 2D animated music video; provided animation and composition.
Animator at Mountain Loading
December 31, 2024 - Present
Provided rough and clean animation shots and background art.

Education

Ingeniería en Animación y VFX at Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Certificate in Cinematography at Urbana High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
2D Animation program at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Master’s Degree in 2D Animation at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Master's Degree in 2D Animation at Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Cinematography at Urbana High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Master's Degree in 2D Animation at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Master's Degree in 2D Animation at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Master's Degree in 2D Animation at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - April 9, 2026
Cinematography at Urbana High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Certificate in Cinematography
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Master's Degree in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Cinematography
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Gaming