Virginia Herrera Bangerter

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I am a sensitive, creative, and well-organized professional with over 20 years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual communication.

About

I am a sensitive, creative, and well-organized professional with over 20 years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual communication. I have worked in storyboard, character design, art direction, and in conducting workshops for children and teenagers. My versatility, empathy, and adaptability allow me to respond flexibly to different projects and teams. I value open dialogue, client interaction, and enjoy contributing to a harmonious and well-structured work environment. I speak German and English well and am familiar with diverse cultural contexts.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 14 roles

Character Rigging · JapicsNov 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos

Character rigging and animation work in Switzerland.

Partner & Creative director · Estudio DIAApr 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Creation of visual graphics for various formats and media. Management and coordination of creative projects in the audiovisual field. Collaboration with clients to transform their ideas into concrete products.

Lecturer in Illustration & Design · Universidad Andrés BelloMar 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Lecturer for the course "Character Design and Fundamentals of Animation" at UNAB, Digital Game Development program.

Lecturer - Character Design and Fundamentals of Animation · UNAB, Digital Game Development programJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Creative Director · Studio DIAJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator/2D Animator · ImaginaOct 2013 – May 2025 · 11 yrs 8 mos
Animator, Illustrator and Artist · ImaginaJan 2013 – Jan 2025 · 12 yrs 1 mo
3D Animation · PunkrobotJan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education· 11

Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts · Universidad Católica de Chile2002 – 2022
Postgraduate Degree in Illustration · Universidad Finis Terrae2009
Visual Arts Teacher · Universidad Gabriela Mistral2008
Training for the Workshop Leaders Network · Fundación Alicia Vega2022 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 12

Winner of the first Children’s and Young Adult Illustrated Book Contest organized by Pehuén Editores and Universidad del Pacífico.2012
Recipient of a Creation Grant awarded by the Government of Chile.2013

Recipient of a Creation Grant from the Book Fund of the National Council of Culture and Arts for the project “Cuento de Canto”.

Santiago Illustrators Contest in 100 Palabras.2013

Selected in the Santiago Illustrators Contest in 100 Palabras.

Recipient of a Edition Grant awarded by the Government of Chile.2014

Recipient of an Editing Grant from the Book Fund of the National Council of Culture and Arts for the project “Cuento de Canto”.

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