Hi, I’m Daniela Vasco, an Ecuadorian graphic artist living in Canada. I love illustration, character design, motion graphics, graphic design, surface design, and animation. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid visuals that tell a story. I’m continuously learning and exploring new techniques to push creative boundaries. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating concepts into engaging visuals for marketing, games, merchandise, and more. I’m passionate about finding creative solutions and bringing clients’ visions to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.

Daniela Vasco

Hi, I’m Daniela Vasco, an Ecuadorian graphic artist living in Canada. I love illustration, character design, motion graphics, graphic design, surface design, and animation. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid visuals that tell a story. I’m continuously learning and exploring new techniques to push creative boundaries. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating concepts into engaging visuals for marketing, games, merchandise, and more. I’m passionate about finding creative solutions and bringing clients’ visions to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Daniela Vasco, an Ecuadorian graphic artist living in Canada. I love illustration, character design, motion graphics, graphic design, surface design, and animation. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid visuals that tell a story. I’m continuously learning and exploring new techniques to push creative boundaries.

I thrive in collaborative environments, translating concepts into engaging visuals for marketing, games, merchandise, and more. I’m passionate about finding creative solutions and bringing clients’ visions to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Design and Illustrator at Crystal Dreams
July 31, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Designed my own merchandise store and shipping supplies.
Graphic Designer - Marketing Team at Falkbuilt
April 27, 2021 - March 14, 2022
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
April 30, 2021 - May 23, 2021
Illustrated 12 calendar spreads as well as front and back covers.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at University of Calgary
April 15, 2021 - May 15, 2021
Illustrated and animated two animated icons for use in video.
Freelance Illustrator at The Government of Canada
April 30, 2021 - June 23, 2021
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
November 30, 2020 - January 23, 2021
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 2, 2022 - August 8, 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 develop background paintings, in-game cosmetics, and UI assets.

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
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Qualifications

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

Industry Experience

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