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Hi, I’m Mark Ballesteros, a 2D animator and storyboard artist based in Manila with a passion for clear, expressive storytelling and refined sketch-style visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding pre-production, character design, and visual development to deliver engaging campaigns and branded content. Throughout my career I have led animation efforts, created detailed storyboards for commercials, and mentored teams across multiple studios. I enjoy adapting to different pipelines, balancing creative vision with production realities, and delivering high-quality work on time.…Hi, I’m Mark Ballesteros, a 2D animator and storyboard artist based in Manila with a passion for clear, expressive storytelling and refined sketch-style visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding pre-production, character design, and visual development to deliver engaging campaigns and branded content. Throughout my career I have led animation efforts, created detailed storyboards for commercials, and mentored teams across multiple studios. I enjoy adapting to different pipelines, balancing creative vision with production realities, and delivering high-quality work on time.

Mark Anthony S. Ballesteros

2D Animator, Animator, Storyboard Artist, +6

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Hi, I’m Mark Ballesteros, a 2D animator and storyboard artist based in Manila with a passion for clear, expressive storytelling and refined sketch-style visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding pre-production, character design, and visual development to deliver engaging campaigns and branded content. Throughout my career I have led animation efforts, created detailed storyboards for commercials, and mentored teams across multiple studios. I enjoy adapting to different pipelines, balancing creative vision with production realities, and delivering high-quality work on time.…Hi, I’m Mark Ballesteros, a 2D animator and storyboard artist based in Manila with a passion for clear, expressive storytelling and refined sketch-style visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding pre-production, character design, and visual development to deliver engaging campaigns and branded content. Throughout my career I have led animation efforts, created detailed storyboards for commercials, and mentored teams across multiple studios. I enjoy adapting to different pipelines, balancing creative vision with production realities, and delivering high-quality work on time.

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Hi, I’m Mark Ballesteros, a 2D animator and storyboard artist based in Manila with a passion for clear, expressive storytelling and refined sketch-style visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding pre-production, character design, and visual development to deliver engaging campaigns and branded content.

Throughout my career I have led animation efforts, created detailed storyboards for commercials, and mentored teams across multiple studios. I enjoy adapting to different pipelines, balancing creative vision with production realities, and delivering high-quality work on time.

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Work Experience

Project Animation Lead at INVI (Initial Vision)

February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Oversaw animation production and coordinated with team members to maintain quality and meet project deadlines.

Storyboard Artist at Interactive Arts Services / Storyboardsonline.com / Animaticmedia.com

January 1, 2018 - Present

Developed visual storyboards for a wide range of commercials and advertising campaigns.

Creative Artist / Animation Director at Creative Media and Film Society of the Philippines

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014

Oversaw story development, character design, and animation for self-produced content and government projects for the Province of Ilocos Norte. Responsible for guiding the creative direction and overall visual execution of animated materials.

Storyboard Artist at Arkeo Films / This Side Up / Filmex Studio / CIMAGO

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2025

Created storyboards for various TV commercials for major brands and networks including ABS-CBN, GMA, Jollibee, Chowking, Ariel, Anlene, Olay, Selecta, BPI, Metrobank, and San Miguel. Also contributed to campaigns for products such as Biogesic, Centrum, Joy Dishwashing, Huggies, Tide, Rebisco, Bingo Plus among many others.

Freelance Project Animator at Arkeo Films / This Side Up / Marco Biemann Produktion Haus

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017

Handled various commercial and institutional animation projects using After Effects, 2D Flash, and traditional animation techniques. Clients include Traveloka, World Health Organization (WHO), National Museum, BPI Credit Card, Olay Total Effects, Caritas Manila, Expedio, Robinson’s Magnolia, and This Side Up AVP.

Freelance Character Animator at Snipple Animation Studios

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Handled character animation for Bunnicula, Dora and Friends, and Geronimo Stilton (Season 3). Worked collaboratively with the animation team to produce expressive and appealing character performances aligned with international production requirements.

Animator at Toon City Animation Studio

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Animated for various international TV series including The Land Before Time, The Emperor’s New School, Holly Hobbie and Friends, Curious George (Seasons 2 & 3), and Geronimo Stilton (Season 2). Focused on character performance, acting, and maintaining animation quality consistent with studio standards.