Hi! Im Constanza! I have bachelor’s in Illustration and Concept Art with experience in art direction, as well as background, character, and 2D prop design for animation. I specialize in environment design, color keys, and atmospheric composition, with a focus on visual storytelling. My strength lies in lineart-heavy styles, as a result, I am particularly passionate about drawing nature, forests, and the intricate details that texturize a piece. Naturally collaborative, but I also excel in leadership roles, coordinating creative teams and overseeing high-quality visual deliverables. I adapt easily to different styles and maintain a high aesthetic standard from the initial concept to the final delivery.…

Constanza Navarrete

Hi! Im Constanza! I have bachelor’s in Illustration and Concept Art with experience in art direction, as well as background, character, and 2D prop design for animation. I specialize in environment design, color keys, and atmospheric composition, with a focus on visual storytelling. My strength lies in lineart-heavy styles, as a result, I am particularly passionate about drawing nature, forests, and the intricate details that texturize a piece. Naturally collaborative, but I also excel in leadership roles, coordinating creative teams and overseeing high-quality visual deliverables. I adapt easily to different styles and maintain a high aesthetic standard from the initial concept to the final delivery.…

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Hi! Im Constanza! I have bachelor’s in Illustration and
Concept Art with experience in art direction, as well as
background, character, and 2D prop design for animation. I
specialize in environment design, color keys, and
atmospheric composition, with a focus on visual storytelling.
My strength lies in lineart-heavy styles, as a result, I am
particularly passionate about drawing nature, forests, and
the intricate details that texturize a piece.
Naturally collaborative, but I also excel in leadership roles,
coordinating creative teams and overseeing high-quality
visual deliverables. I adapt easily to different styles and
maintain a high aesthetic standard from the initial concept
to the final delivery.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Documentation Coordinator at Animated feature film 'Home is somewhere Else'
June 30, 2019 - November 29, 2021
I coordinated the documentation for FOCINE (Mexico’s Federal Film Grant Program managed by IMCINE), ensuring an impeccable and coherent presentation of the project. I compiled and edited key content, proposed a visual alternative, and improved its general clarity. The project was accepted for financing, highlighting my contribution as a key element in its approval.
Character and Prop Designer, Layout Artist and Background Artist at Animated feature film 'Home is somewhere Else'
August 1, 2020 - November 25, 2021
I designed props, characters, backgrounds, and 2D layouts while meeting all assigned deadlines. My rapid adaptation to different programs and workflows allowed me to collaborate across multiple departments. My performance was key in a production that was awarded and selected in high-profile international festivals.
Art Director, Colorscript, and Key Visual Artist at ESCENA (Short Film Production)
August 28, 2025 - April 19, 2026
For about 8 months, I directed a team of over 20 artists fon the animated Shorfilm "Impecable". I reviewed and corrected the team’s weekly deliveries and, together with the director, defined the visual style of the short film. I built a style guide and created key pieces such as Concept Keys and the Color Script as an aesthetic base, with the key challenge of achieving a traditional feel in the final look.
Art Director, Colorscript and Key Visual Artist at ESCENA (Short Film Production)
December 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
I led a team of more than 20 artists, reviewed their deliveries, and developed integral pieces to define the style of the short film. As the head of the department, I helped optimize the translation of 2D designs which significantly reduced communication errors between concept art and modeling.

Education

B.D. Illustration & Concept Art at ESCENA School of Animation and Creative Arts
September 1, 2021 - April 16, 2025
Animation Diploma at Animaturas
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Mike Matessi Workshop: Figurative Drawing with “FORCE” technique
January 11, 2025 - January 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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