I'm a disciplined artist focused on concept art and worldbuilding, with a passion for mood exploration and the ability to adapt to a variety of artistic directions. I thrive on collaboration, balancing creative vision with production goals while staying autonomous and motivated. I'm dedicated to growth and teamwork, with interest in continuing to develop skills in character design, environment design, and visual development, and I enjoy contributing to diverse projects across media and entertainment.

Valentina Cortes Castellar

I'm a disciplined artist focused on concept art and worldbuilding, with a passion for mood exploration and the ability to adapt to a variety of artistic directions. I thrive on collaboration, balancing creative vision with production goals while staying autonomous and motivated. I'm dedicated to growth and teamwork, with interest in continuing to develop skills in character design, environment design, and visual development, and I enjoy contributing to diverse projects across media and entertainment.

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I’m a disciplined artist focused on concept art and worldbuilding, with a passion for mood exploration and the ability to adapt to a variety of artistic directions. I thrive on collaboration, balancing creative vision with production goals while staying autonomous and motivated.

I’m dedicated to growth and teamwork, with interest in continuing to develop skills in character design, environment design, and visual development, and I enjoy contributing to diverse projects across media and entertainment.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creature Designer at T.A.I.L.Z.
June 1, 2025 - Present
Designed a creature based on a written brief including key art and visual callouts. Collaborated with a small creative team, balancing visual direction with production goals. Maintained visual consistency across narrative and editorial needs.
Digital Designer at Lionhearted
February 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Developed the model pack for characters, environments, props, and key moments with cohesive, functional, and aesthetically appealing designs for a personal IP.
Character Designer at The Wizard of Oz: Remix
October 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Created character model packs including turnarounds, expression sheets, and final poses following production department needs and feedback. Designed key moments adhering to the project's art direction.
Visual Designer at The Empire of Kael
July 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Designed characters and narrative key art for a fantasy transmedia storytelling project. Built compositions for covers and promotional visuals supporting worldbuilding. Balanced team direction with original visual input.

Education

Diploma in Animation Concept Art at Vancouver Film School
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Mentorship Workshop: Grayscale to Color at Kori Arreondo Mentorship Workshop
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Engineering at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

Diploma in Animation Concept Art (Vancouver Film School)
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Kori Arreondo Mentorship Workshop (Color and Light fundamentals)
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Engineering
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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