Hi, I’m Fabiola Nunez, an illustrator and animator with a strong foundation in character design, storyboarding, and background painting. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design (Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Instituto de Diseño de Caracas, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through a mix of traditional drawing and digital media. I collaborate closely with clients to create visuals that tell meaningful stories, whether it’s a packaging portrait series or a large-scale mural. I thrive in creative teams, manage projects end-to-end, and continually explore new techniques across media. My work focuses on color, composition, and emotional resonance, and I’m passionate about turning concepts into polished, engaging artwork that connects with audiences.…

Fabiola Nunez

Hi, I’m Fabiola Nunez, an illustrator and animator with a strong foundation in character design, storyboarding, and background painting. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design (Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Instituto de Diseño de Caracas, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through a mix of traditional drawing and digital media. I collaborate closely with clients to create visuals that tell meaningful stories, whether it’s a packaging portrait series or a large-scale mural. I thrive in creative teams, manage projects end-to-end, and continually explore new techniques across media. My work focuses on color, composition, and emotional resonance, and I’m passionate about turning concepts into polished, engaging artwork that connects with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Fabiola Nunez, an illustrator and animator with a strong foundation in character design, storyboarding, and background painting. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design (Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Instituto de Diseño de Caracas, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through a mix of traditional drawing and digital media. I collaborate closely with clients to create visuals that tell meaningful stories, whether it’s a packaging portrait series or a large-scale mural.

I thrive in creative teams, manage projects end-to-end, and continually explore new techniques across media. My work focuses on color, composition, and emotional resonance, and I’m passionate about turning concepts into polished, engaging artwork that connects with audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Rights Chocolate
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Developed a series of illustrated portraits for the packaging, celebrating and honoring the people behind the creation of the chocolate. Designed an intricate gold-leaf element for the packaging, inspired by Ecuador's rich natural landscape and biodiversity.
Freelance Muralist at Private Airbnb
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Designed and executed large-scale murals for Airbnb spaces, transforming them through custom artwork. Collaborated with clients to develop unique concepts and themes. Managed end-to-end project timelines, from initial sketches and proposals to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
Design Intern at Swisher International
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Assisted in the development of corporate branding materials, including logos, brochures, and presentations, ensuring alignment with company identity. Collaborated with the team by giving feedback and proposing different creative ideas. Worked on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create the designs.
Freelance Artist at The Superhero Project
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Created and designed posters for children with disabilities, highlighting their unique interests and characteristics. Focused on showcasing each child's favorite activities, colors, people, and pets in an engaging and meaningful way. Collaborated closely with families and caregivers to gather personal insights, ensuring accuracy and emotional resonance in each design.
Freelance Illustrator at P&G Venezuela
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Collaborated with the marketing team to develop and refine a story for a children's book-style advertisement for diapers. Created vibrant, playful illustrations that brought the story to life and aligned with the campaign's messaging. Participated in meetings with the marketing team to ensure the illustrations matched the creative vision and target audience.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Instituto de Diseno de Caracas
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

SCAD Scholarships: Academic Honors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
SCAD Achievement Honor Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail
    Logo Designer for 'Black Rhino'

    Designed a custom logo for the ‘Black Rhino’ cigar brand, drawing inspiration from the strength and majesty of the black rhinoceros. The client requested a distinctive, character-driven approach that incorporated a smoking cigar to reflect the brand’s identity. I developed a stylized rhino illustration that maintains an elegant and premium aesthetic while conveying confidence and character.

    The final design was created for use across cigar bands, packaging, and promotional advertising materials, helping establish a memorable and recognizable visual identity for the brand.

    Illustrator for Volunteer work for 'The Superhero Project'

    Created and designed posters for children with disabilities, highlighting their unique
    interests and characteristics.
    Focused on showcasing each child’s favorite activities, colors, people, and pets in an
    engaging and meaningful way.
    Collaborated closely with families and caregivers to gather personal insights, ensuring
    accuracy and emotional resonance in each design.

    'Rights Chocolate' Illustration for packaging

    Collaborated with the marketing team to develop and refine a story for a children’s bookstyle
    advertisement for diapers.
    Created vibrant, playful illustrations that brought the story to life and aligned with the
    campaign’s messaging.
    Participated in meetings with the marketing team to ensure the illustrations matched the
    creative vision and target audience.