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I am a passionate animator and visual storyteller with a focus on 3D animation, visual development, and collaborative production. I have led animation on multiple shorts, created style guides and boards to streamline pipelines, and delivered polished promos on tight schedules. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams with a user-centered approach and a willingness to work remotely or on-site. I thrive in fast-paced production cycles and enjoy the process of creating the visual identity of a project from concept to final delivery. My strengths include illustration, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for timing and composition.…I am a passionate animator and visual storyteller with a focus on 3D animation, visual development, and collaborative production. I have led animation on multiple shorts, created style guides and boards to streamline pipelines, and delivered polished promos on tight schedules. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams with a user-centered approach and a willingness to work remotely or on-site. I thrive in fast-paced production cycles and enjoy the process of creating the visual identity of a project from concept to final delivery. My strengths include illustration, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for timing and composition.

Carlos Villacorta

Animator, Illustrator, Concept Artist, +4

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I am a passionate animator and visual storyteller with a focus on 3D animation, visual development, and collaborative production. I have led animation on multiple shorts, created style guides and boards to streamline pipelines, and delivered polished promos on tight schedules. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams with a user-centered approach and a willingness to work remotely or on-site. I thrive in fast-paced production cycles and enjoy the process of creating the visual identity of a project from concept to final delivery. My strengths include illustration, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for timing and composition.…I am a passionate animator and visual storyteller with a focus on 3D animation, visual development, and collaborative production. I have led animation on multiple shorts, created style guides and boards to streamline pipelines, and delivered polished promos on tight schedules. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams with a user-centered approach and a willingness to work remotely or on-site. I thrive in fast-paced production cycles and enjoy the process of creating the visual identity of a project from concept to final delivery. My strengths include illustration, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for timing and composition.

Available to hire

I am a passionate animator and visual storyteller with a focus on 3D animation, visual development, and collaborative production. I have led animation on multiple shorts, created style guides and boards to streamline pipelines, and delivered polished promos on tight schedules. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams with a user-centered approach and a willingness to work remotely or on-site.

I thrive in fast-paced production cycles and enjoy the process of creating the visual identity of a project from concept to final delivery. My strengths include illustration, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for timing and composition.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Stop Motion Animation

Intermediate

Set Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Animator / Character Designer / Animation Lead at Animated Short Film Project

June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Created concept art and character designs for an action/horror animated short film. Illustrated character sheets and turnarounds using Adobe Photoshop. Led and supervised character animation in Autodesk Maya to ensure high-quality production. Successfully delivered the final product, which can be viewed online.

Storyboard Artist / Character Designer / Animation Lead at Monterrey International Book Fair 2024

October 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Storyboarding, character designing, and leading the animation process for a short promotional animation commissioned for the 2024 Monterrey International Book Fair. Collaborated directly with event clients to meet their project needs and expectations, ensuring alignment with their vision. Delivered the completed promotional animation on time.

Animation Lead / Character Designer at Independent Student Project – Animated Short

June 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Created concept art and character design for a short action/horror inspired film; illustrated character sheets and turnaround sheets; led and supervised character animation with Autodesk Maya.

Freelance Animator / Storyboard Artist at Monterrey International Book Fair Promotional Animation

October 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Storyboarded, designed characters and led animation of a promotional short for Monterrey's International Book Fair; collaborated with event clients to meet final requirements.

Lead Animator at Film Monterrey

October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Led animation on 12 key shots; supervised a team of 4 animators; delivered a 90-second promo used during FILM Monterrey 2024 on a 5-week production schedule. Directed animation and assisted in character and background design; produced a mini style guide/mood board and storyboards; cut review cycles by 30%. Tools used: Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop, After Effects.

Animation Supervisor at Self-Directed Project

June 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025

Animation supervisor for a 3D animated short film demo reel; open to remote work/ relocation; supervised 4 animators; shipped a 3-minute horror/comedy short on a 10-week schedule; designed main character and two backgrounds; integrated notes across weekly review rounds.

Junior Animator / Motion Graphics Artist at ReelBased

June 30, 2025 - October 13, 2025

Supervised 4 animators; prioritized shots and integrated notes across weekly review rounds to ship a 3-minute horror/comedy short on a 10-week production schedule. Designed main character and two background characters; tested rigs and completed hero shots of main character. Tools: Autodesk Maya, Photoshop; Completed production animation, visual development, and motion graphics.

Lead Animator at Film Monterrey

October 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Led animation on 12 key shots; supervised a team of 4; delivered a 90-second promo used during Film Monterrey 2024 on a 5-week production schedule. Directed animation and assisted in character and background design; produced a mini style guide and mood boards and storyboards; cut review cycles by 30%. Tools: Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop, After Effects.

Junior Animator

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Supervised 4 animators; prioritized shots and integrated notes across weekly reviews to ship a 3-minute horror/comedy short on a 10-week production schedule. Designed main character and two background elements; tested rigs and produced hero shots.

Lead Animator

March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Led animation on 12 key shots; supervised a team of 4; delivered a 90-second promo for Film Monterey 2024 on a 10-week production schedule. Directed animation and assisted in character and background design; produced a mini style guide/mood board and storyboards, cutting review cycles by 30%. Tools used: Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop, After Effects. Open to remote work and relocation as needed.