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Hi, I’m Ari Martinez, a Mexican artist and storyteller who specializes in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and visual design. I’ve studied at the BYU Center for Animation and contributed to short films and dynamic projects, translating concepts into compelling visuals and sequences. I’m a proactive problem-solver who loves collaborating across concept art, animation, and final visuals. I’m currently based in Utah with authorization to work full-time in the US, and I’m open to relocation or remote opportunities. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life from sketch to screen.…Hi, I’m Ari Martinez, a Mexican artist and storyteller who specializes in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and visual design. I’ve studied at the BYU Center for Animation and contributed to short films and dynamic projects, translating concepts into compelling visuals and sequences. I’m a proactive problem-solver who loves collaborating across concept art, animation, and final visuals. I’m currently based in Utah with authorization to work full-time in the US, and I’m open to relocation or remote opportunities. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life from sketch to screen.

Ari Martinez

Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, Character Designer, +5

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Hi, I’m Ari Martinez, a Mexican artist and storyteller who specializes in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and visual design. I’ve studied at the BYU Center for Animation and contributed to short films and dynamic projects, translating concepts into compelling visuals and sequences. I’m a proactive problem-solver who loves collaborating across concept art, animation, and final visuals. I’m currently based in Utah with authorization to work full-time in the US, and I’m open to relocation or remote opportunities. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life from sketch to screen.…Hi, I’m Ari Martinez, a Mexican artist and storyteller who specializes in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and visual design. I’ve studied at the BYU Center for Animation and contributed to short films and dynamic projects, translating concepts into compelling visuals and sequences. I’m a proactive problem-solver who loves collaborating across concept art, animation, and final visuals. I’m currently based in Utah with authorization to work full-time in the US, and I’m open to relocation or remote opportunities. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life from sketch to screen.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Ari Martinez, a Mexican artist and storyteller who specializes in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and visual design. I’ve studied at the BYU Center for Animation and contributed to short films and dynamic projects, translating concepts into compelling visuals and sequences. I’m a proactive problem-solver who loves collaborating across concept art, animation, and final visuals.

I’m currently based in Utah with authorization to work full-time in the US, and I’m open to relocation or remote opportunities. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life from sketch to screen.

Skills

Animation

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

2D Animation

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Story Box Studios

January 1, 2025 - Present

Storyboard artist on a YouTube series; currently contributing to an action/comedy cinema project. Worked on developing visuals and narrative sequencing for rapid concepting and pitching.

Storyboard Artist at Storybox Studios

January 1, 2025 - November 18, 2025

Storyboard artist contributing to YouTube series and related media projects; involved in shot planning, pacing, and collaboration with directors.

Storyboard Artist at BYU Center for Animation

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Worked as a storyboard artist on three short films: 'Love and Gold' (2025), 'Student Accomplice' (2024), and 'Night Shift' (2023). Collaborated with directors to plan scenes, timing, and shot sequences.

Previs Artist

November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

Blocked in cameras, characters, and lights in Autodesk Maya; ensured clear compositions and good editing were done; worked with mocap data and Unreal Engine 5.

Storyboard Artist at BYU Center For Animation

September 30, 2024 - November 5, 2025

Boarded and planned sequences for a senior short film; designed environments and choreographed action sequences; developed ability to punch up comedy beats and generate ideas; participated in weekly meetings; collaborated with other teams down the pipeline.

Storyboard Artist at BYU Center for Animation

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Contributed as a storyboard artist on three short films during studies, including Love and Gold (2025), Student Accomplice (2024), and Night Shift (2023). Collaborated with directors and animation teams to translate concepts into compelling storyboards and visual sequences.