I’m Daniela Briones, an Ecuadorian digital illustrator specializing in children’s books and editorial illustration. I create clear, memorable character designs and narrative scenes for covers and promotional materials, working with clients in Ecuador and the U.S. I also contribute to webcomics as a colorist, combining traditional drawing sensibilities with digital tools to match each author’s and publisher’s vision. My focus is on building a consistent visual language—strong character reads, engaging atmospheres, and design that stays readable at every page size. From developing cohesive art for picture books to supporting production and marketing assets, I enjoy collaborating closely with authors and teams to turn stories into images that children and families can connect with.…

Daniela Briones

I’m Daniela Briones, an Ecuadorian digital illustrator specializing in children’s books and editorial illustration. I create clear, memorable character designs and narrative scenes for covers and promotional materials, working with clients in Ecuador and the U.S. I also contribute to webcomics as a colorist, combining traditional drawing sensibilities with digital tools to match each author’s and publisher’s vision. My focus is on building a consistent visual language—strong character reads, engaging atmospheres, and design that stays readable at every page size. From developing cohesive art for picture books to supporting production and marketing assets, I enjoy collaborating closely with authors and teams to turn stories into images that children and families can connect with.…

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I’m Daniela Briones, an Ecuadorian digital illustrator specializing in children’s books and editorial illustration. I create clear, memorable character designs and narrative scenes for covers and promotional materials, working with clients in Ecuador and the U.S. I also contribute to webcomics as a colorist, combining traditional drawing sensibilities with digital tools to match each author’s and publisher’s vision.

My focus is on building a consistent visual language—strong character reads, engaging atmospheres, and design that stays readable at every page size. From developing cohesive art for picture books to supporting production and marketing assets, I enjoy collaborating closely with authors and teams to turn stories into images that children and families can connect with.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Children’s Book Illustrator at FIMA SAS
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Designed characters for the children’s book series “El Conejo Boris y Sus Monedas”, focused on finance responsibility for kids. Illustrated 10 pages plus covers and digital marketing assets. Collaborated with the author and design team to develop an appealing visual language for children.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Grupo Almar
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Designed characters and created illustrations for the children’s book “Alma and the secret to feeding the world”, for client Grupo Almar, a group of aquaculture companies dedicated to the production of shrimp. In this book we wanted to teach the steps of production and the positive impact it can have on the world, while following Alma, a curious and kind-hearted little girl.
Color and 3D Assistant at Comedown Machine
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked in the design team for the webcomic “Comedown Machine” on Tapas. Defined color palettes, atmospheres, and lighting to support narrative clarity and legibility for each scene. Also supported the workflow as a 3D assistant by creating models that speed up drawing and composition.
Illustrator at Gustavo A. Negrón
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created 20 minimalist yet expressive illustrations inspired by the poems of Gustavo A. Negrón for “Matilde. De Amor y Otras Bestias”. Designed the logo used on the book cover and collaborated with the author to adapt visual elements to the final published format.
Children’s Books Illustrator at Los Cuentos de Heidi
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Illustrated 13 pages for the children’s storybook “Osita” commissioned by Ecuadorian author Heidi Jones. Developed cohesive characters and scenes aligned with the author’s voice. Collaborated closely to translate text into clear, attractive images and adapted composition, color, and detail level for the book format to ensure legibility and a consistent visual rhythm.
Color Artist at Lost and Found
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Was the Color Artist for the webcomic Lost and Found, published on the website Tapas. Responsible for creating color flats, shadowing, and highlighting.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Universidad Espíritu Santo
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Master in Illustration and Animation at ESDESIGN
January 1, 2026 - October 1, 2027
Graphic Design (1 year of study) at Universidad Casa Grande
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services
    Frizzy Lizzy - Character Development
    Frizzy Lizzy is a personal project that explores the themes of how bullying can affect our own perception of ourselves and how to learn to love the very things that make us different from the rest. Lizzy will be our protagonist, a little girl with vibrant personality AND hair, who one day becomes self conscious of her appearance and tries to hide away from the world. Her excentric but wise grandma will walk her through processing these new emotions and doubts, to hopefully help Lizzy to love the quirky things about herself.…
    Frizzy Lizzy - Character Design
    Frizzy Lizzy is a personal project that explores the themes of how bullying can affect our own perception of ourselves and how to learn to love the very things that make us different from the rest. Lizzy will be our protagonist, a little girl with vibrant personality AND hair, who one day becomes self conscious of her appearance and tries to hide away from the world. Her excentric but wise grandma will walk her through processing these new emotions and doubts, to hopefully help Lizzy to love the quirky things about herself.…
    Frizzy Lizzy - Children’s Book
    Frizzy Lizzy is a personal project that explores the themes of how bullying can affect our own perception of ourselves and how to learn to love the very things that make us different from the rest. Lizzy will be our protagonist, a little girl with vibrant personality AND hair, who one day becomes self conscious of her appearance and tries to hide away from the world. Her excentric but wise grandma will walk her through processing these new emotions and doubts, to hopefully help Lizzy to love the quirky things about herself.…
    Kid’s Prayer Journals
    I designed 3 different covers and sticker pages for prayer journals kids could use in their day to day. I followed the guidelines of drawing inspiration of the brands assets and past journals. I chose elements, themes and color palettes I felt children would connect to. The Little Rose Shop, my client, commissioned a gender neutral design, a girl focused one and a boy focused one in the age rages of 8-12 years old.…
    Kid’s Prayer Journals
    I designed 3 different covers and sticker pages for prayer journals kids could use in their day to day. I followed the guidelines of drawing inspiration of the brands assets and past journals. I chose elements, themes and color palettes I felt children would connect to. The Little Rose Shop, my client, commissioned a gender neutral design, a girl focused one and a boy focused one in the age rages of 8-12 years old.…
    Designs for Grupo Almar’s merchandise
    illustrator branding Illustrations created for the company’s use. Specifically for bags and notebooks that’d be distributed in international business fairs.…
    Designs for Grupo Almar’s merchandise
    illustrator branding Illustrations created for the company’s use. Specifically for bags and notebooks that’d be distributed in international business fairs.…