I'm a Mexican-Salvadoran artist based in Long Beach, California. As the daughter of families shaped by the Salvadoran Civil War and the migration movements that brought Mexican laborers to the United States during the Bracero era, my work is influenced by themes of history, migration, resilience, and cultural identity. I aspire to contribute as a versatile and accomplished professional with a robust background encompassing both creative and practical projects.

Alessandra Soriano

I'm a Mexican-Salvadoran artist based in Long Beach, California. As the daughter of families shaped by the Salvadoran Civil War and the migration movements that brought Mexican laborers to the United States during the Bracero era, my work is influenced by themes of history, migration, resilience, and cultural identity. I aspire to contribute as a versatile and accomplished professional with a robust background encompassing both creative and practical projects.

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I’m a Mexican-Salvadoran artist based in Long Beach, California. As the daughter of families shaped by the Salvadoran Civil War and the migration movements that brought Mexican laborers to the United States during the Bracero era, my work is influenced by themes of history, migration, resilience, and cultural identity.

I aspire to contribute as a versatile and accomplished professional with a robust background encompassing both creative and practical projects.

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Work Experience

Rough Animator at Chapman University - Heart Race Thesis
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Animated a dynamic shot featuring two characters on an active motion sequence; collaborated with directors regarding the staging of the shot.
Art Director, Character Artist, Lead Animator at Chapman University - Dead by West Thesis
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed concept art and pre-production visuals inspired by Frankenstein stories and the movie Rango; prepared 3D character models for rigging.
Lead Animator at Neuro Leap Corp
August 1, 2025 - Present
Directing 3D animations in Maya that aid children with various impairments; modeling environments in preparation for play blasts and rendering in Arnold; collaborating with medical specialists to create visual training content.
3D and 2D Art Gallery Assistant at Guggenheim Gallery
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Performed art handling and digital media software; innovated marketing materials using 3D and 2D design for creative production.
3D and 2D Design Intern at Trout Unlimited
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Secured donation of $4.6 million from the California Wildlife Conservation Board; developed sustainable solutions considering 3D modeling typology and 2D design.
TV Film Production Intern at LB CAP
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Collaborated with crew using film equipment worth $10k+ on set; contributed to screenwriting, animation, voice, and sound effects to enhance footage.

Education

B.F.A. Animation & Visual Effects at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film & Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027
Summer Visual Storytelling Program at Gobelin Paris
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Funding Recognition Awarded by Mayor A. Delgadillo
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Certificate of Art Recognition Awarded by Mayor Roberto Garcia
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services