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Hello! I’m Santiago Flores, an Ecuadorian artist with a passion for storytelling through visuals. With over a decade of experience in animation and illustration, I’ve worked on various projects that fuse creativity with narrative. I love exploring new techniques and collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life. My background in design allows me to merge traditional artistry with modern digital tools, making every project a unique adventure.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
English
Intermediate
Work Experience
Visual Development Artist at Puto Studio
January 1, 2024 - PresentWorked on the project 'Carapaus de Corrida' contributing to visual development tasks during 2024.
Storyboard Artist - Animatic at Augustine Institute
December 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025Contributed storyboard and animatic work for the project 'WORD OF LIFE - GRADE 6'.
Storyboard Artist - Illustrator at Mundi Collections
December 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025Worked as storyboard artist and illustrator on the project 'EMONS - Adventure of Moland'.
Color Artist at Ánima Estudios
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025Contributed color work for the project 'PESCANOVA - La Copa Mundial de la Navidad' in 2022.
Art Director - Visual Development Artist - Storyboard Artist at Atypical Pictures, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - PresentHeld multiple roles including art director, visual development artist, and storyboard artist for projects like 'Boy From Outer Space', 'Micah and Max', 'Otto vs Emma' and 'Woody´s & Gigi' from 2020 to 2024.
Children Illustrator at BABIDIBU LIBROS
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrated the project 'Todos tenemos superpoderes' in 2024.
Illustration Director at Akiva Leitner CEO
January 1, 2021 - PresentLed illustration for a math books series from 2021 to 2024.
Character Designer, Storyboard, Clean up, Animatic Artist at Ánima Estudios
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025Worked on projects such as App Oasis, La Liga de los 5, Cranston Academy: Monster Zone, Al Filo de la Frontera during 2017 - 2018.
Background - Clean up Artist at Monkey Frog
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Worked on background and clean up art for the project 'Me and Mr Wolf' in 2014.
Background - Clean up Artist at Titmouse Inc.
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Background and clean up artist on 'SUPERJAIL 2nd Season' and 'The Venture Bros 5th Season' from 2011 to 2014.
Art Director - Illustrator at The Art of Isaac
December 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025Provided art direction and illustration work from 2008 to 2020.
Art Director - Art Teacher at Digital Master
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025Directed and taught art for children, young people, and adults from 2020 to 2022.
Art Director - Art Teacher at C-ARTE - ECUADOR
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Directed and taught art for children, young people, and adults in 2016.
Graphic Design and Illustration Teacher at INSTITUTO SUDAMERICANO - ECUADOR
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Taught graphic design and illustration in 2014 and also earlier in 2013.
Storyboard Teacher at UNIVERSIDAD CASA GRANDE - ECUADOR
December 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Taught storyboard and animatic workshops in 2019.
Childrens and Youngs Illustration Teacher at MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y PATRIMONIO DEL ECUADOR
December 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Won contest and taught children's and young people's illustration from 2018 to 2019.
Visual Development Artist at Puto Studio
January 1, 2024 - PresentContributed to the visual development of the project 'Carapaus de Corrida' focusing on concept art and visual storytelling to support animation production.
Storyboard Artist - Animatic at Augustine Institute
December 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025Created storyboards and animatics for the project 'WORD OF LIFE - GRADE 6', developing visual sequences to guide the animation process.
Storyboard Artist - Illustrator at Mundi Collections
December 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025Worked on the project 'EMONS - Adventure of Moland' producing storyboards and illustrations to shape the narrative and visual flow.
Color Artist at Ánima Estudios
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025Handled color work on the 'PESCANOVA - La Copa Mundial de la Navidad' project, enhancing visual appeal and coherence in animation production.
Art Director - Visual Development Artist - Storyboard Artist at Atypical Pictures, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - PresentLed visual development and art direction on multiple projects such as 'Boy From Outer Space', 'Micah and Max', 'Otto vs Emma', and 'Woody´s & Gigi'. Responsibilities included storyboarding, directing artistic style, and overseeing creative elements.
Children Illustrator at BABIDIBU LIBROS
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrated the children's book 'Todos tenemos superpoderes', creating appealing artwork suited for young audiences.
Illustration Director at Akiva Leitner CEO
January 1, 2021 - PresentDirected illustration work for the 'Math Books Series', supervising artistic style and quality across educational materials.
Character Designer, Storyboard, Clean up, Animatic Artist at Ánima Estudios
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025Worked on projects including 'App Oasis - La Liga de los 5', 'Cranston Academy: Monster Zone', and 'Al Filo de la Frontera' handling character design, storyboarding, cleanup and animatic development.
Background - Clean up Artist at Monkey Frog
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Performed background and cleanup work for the project 'Me and Mr Wolf' under the music by The Real Tuesday Weld.
Background - Clean up Artist at Titmouse Inc.
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Worked on background and cleanup tasks for multiple projects including 'SUPERJAIL' 2nd Season and 'The Venture Bros' 5th Season.
Art Director - Illustrator at The Art of Isaac
December 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025Managed art direction and illustration work across a range of projects and client requests.
Art Director - Art Teacher at Digital Master
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025Directed and taught art to children, young people, and adults focusing on skill development and artistic growth.
Art Director - Art Teacher at C-ARTE - ECUADOR
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Conducted art education programs and led art direction initiatives for students of varying ages.
Graphic Design and Illustration Teacher at INSTITUTO SUDAMERICANO - ECUADOR
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Taught graphic design and illustration skills to students.
Storyboard Teacher / Animatic Storyboard Teacher at UNIVERSIDAD CASA GRANDE - ECUADOR
December 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Delivered workshops and classes on storyboard and animatic creation.
Children and Young Illustration Teacher at MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y PATRIMONIO DEL ECUADOR
December 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Provided illustration teaching services aimed at children and young people, supporting cultural development.
Graphic Design and Illustration Teacher at INSTITUTO SUDAMERICANO - ECUADOR
December 31, 2013 - September 3, 2025Taught graphic design and illustration courses.
Visual Development Artist at Puto Studio
January 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025Contributed to the visual development of the project 'Carapaus de Corrida'.
Storyboard Artist - Animatic at Augustine Institute
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Created storyboards for the project 'WORD OF LIFE - GRADE 6'.
Storyboard Artist - Illustrator at Mundi Collections
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Worked on the project 'EMONS - Adventure of Moland' as a storyboard artist and illustrator.
Color Artist at Ánima Estudios
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Provided coloring for the project 'PESCANOVA - La Copa Mundial de la Navidad'.
Art Director - Visual Development Artist at Atypical Pictures, Inc.
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked on multiple projects including 'Boy From Outer Space' and 'Micah and Max'.
Children Illustrator at BABIDIBU LIBROS
January 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025Illustrated for the children's project 'Todos tenemos superpoderes'.
Storyboard Artist - Illustrator at Mundi Collections
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Worked on the EMONS - Adventure of Moland project from 2022 to 2023, illustrating key scenes and storyboards to enhance narrative engagement.
Art Director - Visual Development Artist at Atypical Pictures, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - PresentLed art direction and visual development for multiple projects from 2020 to 2024, overseeing design consistency and quality.
Education
Artistic and Illustration Design Expert at Universidad de Cuenca
November 1, 2014 - September 3, 2025Graphic Designer at Universidad de Cuenca
May 1, 2011 - September 3, 2025college degree - Graphic Designer at Universidad de Cuenca
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2011Artistic and Illustration Design Expert at Universidad de Cuenca
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2014Graphic Designer at Universidad de Cuenca
January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011Artistic and Illustration Design Expert at Universidad de Cuenca
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Artistic and Illustration Design Expert at Universidad de Cuenca
November 1, 2014 - December 2, 2025Graphic Designer at Universidad de Cuenca
May 1, 2011 - December 2, 2025Graphic Designer at Universidad de Cuenca
January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011Artistic and Illustration Design Expert at Universidad de Cuenca
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Qualifications
Artistic and Illustration Design Expert
November 1, 2014 - September 3, 2025Graphic Designer
May 1, 2011 - September 3, 2025Second place ‘Mostra o Que Vales’ MQV - III EDITION Cartoon Contest
January 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025Winner of the FONDOS CONCURSABLES DEL MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y PATRIMONIO DEL ECUADOR
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Winner of the 30 Day Storyboard Challenge – Cuenca Ecuador
January 1, 2016 - September 3, 2025Winner of the FONDOS CONCURSABLES DEL MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y PATRIMONIO DEL ECUADOR
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other
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