Animator and illustrator with experience in collaborative animation projects, visual storytelling, and creative development. Skilled at translating narrative concepts into clear visual language while working within production pipelines and coordinating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in freelance work, structured creative feedback, and managing independent projects from concept through production.

RODRIGO MIGUEZ

Animator and illustrator with experience in collaborative animation projects, visual storytelling, and creative development. Skilled at translating narrative concepts into clear visual language while working within production pipelines and coordinating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in freelance work, structured creative feedback, and managing independent projects from concept through production.

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Animator and illustrator with experience in collaborative animation projects, visual storytelling, and creative development. Skilled at translating narrative concepts into clear visual language while working within production pipelines and coordinating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Experienced in freelance work, structured creative feedback, and managing independent projects from concept through production.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Animator at Mar Subversivo (Short Rotoscopy animation)
February 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Rotoscoped animated short centered on affection and family during Brazil’s military dictatorship. Aims to portray the challenges faced by a family to stay together and safe during that period. Contributed as animator within the rotoscoping animation workflow.
Concept artist · Character design · Background design · Prop designer at Não me Esqueças (Animation Bible)
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Animation bible project about Hernesto, an elderly man with Alzheimer’s, who revisits core memories through music. Contributed to visual development including concepts, character design, backgrounds, and props to support the project’s narrative style and production readiness.
Animator at Auts (TV series)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Children’s animated series and book collection addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a playful, educational way to promote inclusion. Worked on animation for episodes/content as part of the production.
Cleanup artist · Set-up artist · Animator at Medo de Cachorro
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Award-winning short film about a young man questioning the nature of fear through his own experience, exploring how memories and childhood influence the present. Contributed as cleanup/set-up and animator, supporting character/scene readiness for final animation.
Character design · Props design · Background design at Pescada
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Short film created in nine days during Animajam. Follows Bili, a daydreaming young adult dealing with a simple but meaningful dilemma. Contributed to character, props, and background design for the short.
Layout artist · Prop designer · Background artist · Animator at Animation O Quintal
March 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Award-winning animated short inspired by Manoel de Barros. Tells the story of Diadorim, a talented girl who struggles to express herself within traditional artistic norms, and her friendship with Riobaldo, a charming little blue bird who helps her overcome her challenges. Contributed to layout, props, background art, and animation within the project’s production process.
Official illustrator · e-book editor at Escritores Escolares (Exhibition)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Official illustrator for a state-led initiative promoting creative writing among students. Created illustrations based on selected award-winning children’s texts across four editions. Also supported e-book editing for the editions.

Education

Bachelor in Arts – Film and Audiovisual Studies at Universidade Federal da Bahia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization