I am a graphic artist originally from Ecuador, now living in St. John’s, NL. I have a passion for illustration, character design, motion graphics, graphic design, children's books, and animation. I always enjoy learning new things and finding creative solutions to challenges in my work. With experience working in marketing and game development, I have created assets ranging from social media marketing images to game UI and in-game cosmetics. I'm motivated by creativity and love designing branded merchandise and unique visual concepts.

Daniela Vasco

I am a graphic artist originally from Ecuador, now living in St. John’s, NL. I have a passion for illustration, character design, motion graphics, graphic design, children's books, and animation. I always enjoy learning new things and finding creative solutions to challenges in my work. With experience working in marketing and game development, I have created assets ranging from social media marketing images to game UI and in-game cosmetics. I'm motivated by creativity and love designing branded merchandise and unique visual concepts.

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I am a graphic artist originally from Ecuador, now living in St. John’s, NL. I have a passion for illustration, character design, motion graphics, graphic design, children’s books, and animation. I always enjoy learning new things and finding creative solutions to challenges in my work.

With experience working in marketing and game development, I have created assets ranging from social media marketing images to game UI and in-game cosmetics. I’m motivated by creativity and love designing branded merchandise and unique visual concepts.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Artist at Other Ocean Interactive
August 1, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Created marketing images for social media using Unity, Maya, and Photoshop to promote regular content updates. Designed branded clothing, accessories, and sticker designs. Collaborated with game teams to create background paintings, in-game cosmetics, and UI assets.
Brand Design and Illustrator at Crystal Dreams
August 1, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Designed my own merchandise store and shipping supplies.
Graphic Designer - Marketing Team at Falkbuit
March 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Created motion graphics and edited videos in After Effects, including 3D camera tracking and kinetic typography. Developed dynamic and engaging static images for email, print, and social campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator - Calendar Notebook at Inspira
May 1, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Illustrated 12 calendar spreads as well as front and back covers.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at University of Calgary
May 1, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Illustrated and animated two animated icons for use in video.
Freelance Illustrator at The Government of Canada
May 1, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Illustrated a piece regarding mental health and wellness for their first State of Youth Report.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at Red Deer River Watershed Documentary
December 1, 2020 - August 24, 2025
Developed three illustrated maps and animated them in After Effects for video production. Illustrated icons used on website and merchandise.
Marketing Artist at Other Ocean Interactive
August 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Created marketing images for social media using Unity, Maya, and Photoshop to promote regular content updates. Designed branded clothing, accessories, and sticker designs. Collaborated with game teams to create background paintings, in-game cosmetics, and UI assets.
Brand Design and Illustrator at Crystal Dreams
August 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Designed my own merchandise store and shipping supplies.
Graphic Designer - Marketing Team at Falkbuit
March 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Created motion graphics and edited videos in After Effects, including 3D camera tracking and kinetic typography. Developed dynamic and engaging static images for email, print, and social campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator - Calendar Notebook at Inspira
May 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Illustrated 12 calendar spreads as well as front and back covers.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at University of Calgary
May 31, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Illustrated and animated two animated icons for use in video.
Freelance Illustrator at Government of Canada
May 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Illustrated a piece regarding mental health and wellness for their first State of Youth Report.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at Red Deer River Watershed Documentary
December 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Developed three illustrated maps and animated them in After Effects for use in the video production. Illustrated icons to be used in their website and merchandise.
Marketing Artist at The Walking Dead: Betrayal
December 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Marketing Artist for deception based multiplayer game.
Marketing Artist at Project Winter
December 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Marketing Artist for deception based multiplayer game.
Marketing Artist at Other Ocean Interactive
August 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Created marketing images for social media using Unity, Maya, and Photoshop to promote regular content updates. Created branded clothing, accessories, and sticker designs. Collaborated with game teams to create background paintings, in-game cosmetics, and UI assets.
Brand Design and Illustrator at Crystal Dreams
August 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Designed my own merchandise store and shipping supplies.
Graphic Designer - Marketing Team at Falkbuit
March 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Created motion graphics and edited videos in After Effects, including 3D camera tracking and kinetic typography. Developed dynamic and engaging static images for email, print, and social campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator - Calendar Notebook at Inspira
May 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Illustrated 12 calendar spreads as well as front and back covers.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at University of Calgary
May 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Illustrated and animated two animated icons for use in video.
Freelance Illustrator at The Government of Canada
May 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Illustrated a piece regarding mental health and wellness for their first State of Youth Report.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at Red Deer River Watershed Documentary
December 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Developed three illustrated maps and animated them in After Effects for use in the video production. Illustrated icons to be used in their website and merchandise.

Education

BDES in Illustration at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Rising Star Program at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
BDES in Illustration at Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
BDES in Illustration at Alberta University of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Rising Star Program at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

GDC Alberta South Chapter Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - August 24, 2025
President’s Honour Roll - Alberta University of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Jason Lang Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - August 24, 2025
ACAD International Entrance Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - August 24, 2025
GDC Alberta South Chapter Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Jason Lang Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025
ACAD International Entrance Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
President’s Honour Roll – Fall and Winter
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
President’s Honour Roll – Fall and Winter
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
President’s Honour Roll – Fall and Winter
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
GDC Alberta South Chapter Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
President’s Honour Roll, Fall and Winter, Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, Alberta
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Jason Lang Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025
ACAD International Entrance Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services