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.…

Virginia Herrera Bangerter

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.…

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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. 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.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Partner & Creative director at Estudio DIA
April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
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.
Illustrator/2D Animator at Imagina
October 1, 2013 - May 31, 2025
Animator and illustrator at an advertising agency. Developing visual solutions tailored to clients’ needs. Smooth collaboration with colleagues and clients, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a structured approach to work.
Lecturer in Illustration & Design at Universidad Andrés Bello
March 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Lecturer for the course "Character Design and Fundamentals of Animation" at UNAB, Digital Game Development program.
Character Rigging at Japics
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Character rigging and animation work in Switzerland.
Creative Director at Studio DIA
January 1, 2021 - Present
Creative Director and member of Studio DIA, leading visual storytelling and design direction.
Animator, Illustrator and Artist at Imagina
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025
Animation, illustration, and art projects.
Lecturer - Character Design and Fundamentals of Animation at UNAB, Digital Game Development program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Lecturer for the course Character Design and Fundamentals of Animation.
Editorial Illustrator at Editorial Librosdementira
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019
Editorial illustration work.
Illustration Lecturer at UDLA – Universidad de las Américas
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Lecturer for Illustration in Animation and Web Design programs.
3D Animation at Punkrobot
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
3D animation for the series Muelines.
3D Animation at Punkrobot
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
3D animation for the series Flipos.
Character Rigging at Cineanimadores
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Character rigging for the series Animonitos.
Character and Background Design, Animation and Animation Assistance at Productora Blanco
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Character and background design, animation and animation assistance for Pulentos, the Movie.
Editorial Illustrator at Editorial Librosdementira
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019
Editorial illustration work.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts at Universidad Católica de Chile
March 1, 2002 - January 6, 2022
Postgraduate Degree in Illustration at Universidad Finis Terrae
March 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Visual Arts Teacher at Universidad Gabriela Mistral
March 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Training for the Workshop Leaders Network at Fundación Alicia Vega
January 1, 2022 - January 5, 2026
Illustrated storytelling workshops I and II, and character workshop at Isabel Hojas & Carolina Muñoz
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
InDesign – Editorial Design at Academia Mac
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Art with specialization in Illustration at Graduate School, Universidad Finis Terrae
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Secondary Education Teacher Certification at Universidad Gabriela Mistral
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Waldorf Seminar at Colegio San Cristóbal
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Introductory course of the postgraduate program in Art Therapy at Universidad de Chile
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Winner of the first Children’s and Young Adult Illustrated Book Contest organized by Pehuén Editores and Universidad del Pacífico.
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Recipient of a Creation Grant awarded by the Government of Chile.
March 1, 2013 - December 1, 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.
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Selected in the Santiago Illustrators Contest in 100 Palabras.
Recipient of a Edition Grant awarded by the Government of Chile.
March 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Recipient of an Editing Grant from the Book Fund of the National Council of Culture and Arts for the project “Cuento de Canto”.
Participation in the exhibition of illustrations for 20 Poemas de amor y una canción desesperada by Pablo Neruda in the Santiago Metro.
March 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016
Invited to participate in the exhibition of illustrations for 20 Poemas de amor y una canción desesperada by Pablo Neruda in the Santiago Metro.
Recipient of a Creation Grant awarded by the Government of Chile.
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Creation Grant awarded by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage for the illustrated book “El Baile”.
Capacitación para la Red de Talleristas
January 1, 2022 - January 5, 2026
Diplomado de Postgrado en Arte con especialización en Ilustración
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Título de profesora de educación secundaria
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Seminario Waldorf
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Curso introductorio del programa de posgrado en Arteterapia
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Licenciatura en Artes Visuales
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level