My professional experience includes working as an illustrator, mural artist, prop-master & scenic artist, videographer/editor, sculptor, and concept artist. I also have experience teaching art, ceramics, and scale model building. My education includes a Masters Degree in Film Production and Screenwriting, a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, and an Associate’s Degree and other classes in illustration, photography, and cartooning. I am bi-lingual (English & Spanish). Currently I am working on finishing a comic and also developing an animated series.…

Jose Ortiz

My professional experience includes working as an illustrator, mural artist, prop-master & scenic artist, videographer/editor, sculptor, and concept artist. I also have experience teaching art, ceramics, and scale model building. My education includes a Masters Degree in Film Production and Screenwriting, a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, and an Associate’s Degree and other classes in illustration, photography, and cartooning. I am bi-lingual (English & Spanish). Currently I am working on finishing a comic and also developing an animated series.…

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My professional experience includes working as an illustrator, mural artist, prop-master & scenic artist, videographer/editor, sculptor, and concept artist. I also have experience teaching art, ceramics, and scale model building.
My education includes a Masters Degree in Film Production and Screenwriting, a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, and an Associate’s Degree and other classes in illustration, photography, and cartooning. I am bi-lingual (English & Spanish).
Currently I am working on finishing a comic and also developing an animated series.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Storied Concepts LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrated a series of 11 children's books.
Illustrator at Sky-Keep LLC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Illustrated a graphic novel and developed two animated series in pre-production.
Digital Media Producer; Informercial
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Produced, wrote, shot, and edited informational and advertisement video for White Mountain Apache Tribe’s domestic violence program.
Executive Producer/Writer/Art Director at Fable Machine
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Created conceptual and finished art for animation for the animated sitcom Mars Bar.
Digital Media Producer; Commercial/PSA
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Produced, wrote, shot, and edited video for 2016 Robert Burns fundraiser benefiting the White Mountains Safe House for domestic violence victims.
Digital Media Producer; Event Sizzle Reel
December 31, 2007 - July 9, 2025
Produced, wrote, shot, and edited video for 2007 SASS/CAS Championship in Rifle, CO.
Prop-maker at Gable Stage at Biltmore; Coral Gables, FL
December 31, 2005 - July 9, 2025
Modified and maintained wheelchair to simulate amputated legs for actor Stephen G. Anthony in stage play Misery.
Prop-master at Actor’s Playhouse; Coral Gables, FL
December 31, 1995 - July 9, 2025
Designed and created props for Man of La Mancha, A Thousand Clowns, and The Pajama Game with various custom props.
Prop-maker at Coconut Grove Playhouse; Coconut Grove, FL
December 31, 1995 - July 9, 2025
Commissioned to create reusable break-away King Tut statuette for Woody Allen’s play Death Defying Acts.
Prop-master at The Shores Theater; Miami Beach, FL
December 31, 1995 - July 9, 2025
Created props and set pieces for production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame including swords, daggers, mugs, benches, wagon/cart, and torches.
Set Designer/Scenic Artist at MTV International; Miami, FL
December 31, 1990 - July 9, 2025
Designed and detailed moonscape set for Daisy Fuentes MTV International appearance.
Set Designer/Scenic Artist at Telemundo Network; Miami, FL
December 31, 1990 - July 9, 2025
Designed and created sets and scenery for news and special programming.

Education

MBA at JP Catholic University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
BA at St. Thomas University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
AA at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization