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Animation Director with a world-class foundation in Feature Film Layout (credits include Netflix’s Klaus) and Character Animation. Expert in translating scripts into producible visual narratives—defining Tone, Core, and Character Arcs from day one. Proven ability to lead remote teams. Bridge European and Mexican creative workflows. Gobelins graduate.…

Diego Torres Pérez

PRO

Animation Director, Creative Director, Film Director, +2

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Animation Director with a world-class foundation in Feature Film Layout (credits include Netflix’s Klaus) and Character Animation. Expert in translating scripts into producible visual narratives—defining Tone, Core, and Character Arcs from day one. Proven ability to lead remote teams. Bridge European and Mexican creative workflows. Gobelins graduate.…

Available to hire

Mexico City, Mexico

Animation Director with a world-class foundation in Feature Film Layout (credits include Netflix’s Klaus) and Character Animation. Expert in translating scripts into producible visual narratives—defining Tone, Core, and Character Arcs from day one. Proven ability to lead remote teams. Bridge European and Mexican creative workflows. Gobelins graduate.

Skills

Leadership

3D Animation

Pitch Deck

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

3D Animation

Expert

Pitch Deck

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Animation Director & Creative Lead at Freelance (Remote)

October 1, 2025 - Present

Led the script-to-animatic process, defining tonal core, character arcs, and sequence dynamics. Applied 10+ years of layout/animation expertise to anticipate staging and continuity issues, reducing rework and protecting budgets. Delivered a solo commercial project for a European client, handling creative execution, communication, and delivery while coordinating directly with the producer in Europe.

Concept Artist & IP Development (Art Direction supervision) at Freelance (US, Remote)

August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Contributed to visual and narrative identity for original IPs under art director supervision. Designed production-ready concepts for US production pitches.

Concept Artist & IP Development (Art Director supervision) at Freelance (Remote)

August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Contributed to the visual and narrative identity of original IPs under art director supervision. Designed production-ready concepts for U.S. production pitches.

Storyboard & Animatic Supervisor at El Taller del Chucho

February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Translated scripts into visual narratives, ensuring dramatic tension, camera rhythm, and acting coherence. Implemented layout strategies to reduce storyboard approval time by 25%.

Feature Film Artist (Layout, Animation) at Various projects

December 1, 2010 - September 1, 2019

Worked on layout and animation for multiple animated feature productions, including Klaus (Netflix) where he achieved the signature 2D look. Also contributed layout and animation to Ana y Bruno, Max & Me, Salma's Big Wish, Garra de Jaguar, Heriberto y Demetrio.

Feature Film Artist (Layout, Animation) at Various Productions

December 1, 2010 - September 1, 2019

Worked on feature projects including Klaus (Netflix) delivering the signature 2D look, plus Ana y Bruno, Max & Me, Salma's Big Wish, Garrade Jaguar, Heriberto y Demetrio. Responsibilities focused on layout and animation.