Santiago Verdugo

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I started in the industry 30 years ago as an illustrator for editorials and advertising agencies in Spain, working with clients such as Disney, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi and Unilever.

About

I started in the industry 30 years ago as an illustrator for editorials and advertising agencies in Spain, working with clients such as Disney, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi and Unilever. Over the years I discovered a passion for animation and began expanding into motion and interactive projects.

Today I am the Art Director & Animator at Sopade Sobre, where I lead projects from animation to museum exhibitions worldwide. I learned the basics of illustration and design from three great Spanish illustrators, and I continue to push a solid graphic vision in every assignment.

  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Projects · 3

My role at sopa de sobre is to provide a solid graphic vision in each of the
assignments we develop, from concept art to character design mainly, but also
supervising storyboard and animatic creation and final delivery of the
animated work ready for broadcast.
Our clients include Museums such as ‘Museo del Prado’, ‘Museo ArqueológicoNacional’,
‘Al Shinagha museum’(United Arb Emirates).

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Work experience· 5 roles

Illustrator · Image FactoryJan 1996 – Present · 30 yrs 11 mos

Illustrator for publishing and video game market; learned basics of illustration and design alongside three Spanish illustrators.

Backgrounds & Character Designer · Facultad de Bellas Artes de Madrid (University Association)Jan 1991 – Jan 1996 · 5 yrs 1 mo

BG and character designer for the university association at the Facultad de Bellas Artes de Madrid.

Character Designer / Background Designer · Facultad de Bellas Artes de Madrid (University Association)Jan 1991 – Jan 1996 · 5 yrs 1 mo

BG and characters designer for the university association at the Facultad de Bellas Artes de Madrid.

Illustrator · Freelance – Editorials & Advertising Agencies (Spain)Jan 1990 – Jan 1991 · 1 yr 1 mo
Illustrator · Freelance - Editorials & Advertising in Spain (Disney, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi, Unilever)Jan 1990 – Jan 1991 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Licenciatura en Bellas Artes · Universidad Complutense de Madrid1990 – 1991
Máster en Animación · ESDIP (Madrid)1989 – 1994

Certifications and awards

Master en Animación1989 – 1994
Estudios de Bellas Artes1990 – 1991

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