I'm an illustrator who blends digital tools (mainly Photoshop and Illustrator) with traditional media (acrylic paint and acrylic inks) in order to depict posters, character illustrations, and graphic novel designs which focus on history, psychology, science, and humanity's relationship with the natural world. I have an affinity for science fiction and fantasy books. They inspired my passion for world-building and human connection. Today, empathy and integrity are core values I bring to every project, excelling as both an independent creator and a highly collaborative team member.…

Javi Galindo

I'm an illustrator who blends digital tools (mainly Photoshop and Illustrator) with traditional media (acrylic paint and acrylic inks) in order to depict posters, character illustrations, and graphic novel designs which focus on history, psychology, science, and humanity's relationship with the natural world. I have an affinity for science fiction and fantasy books. They inspired my passion for world-building and human connection. Today, empathy and integrity are core values I bring to every project, excelling as both an independent creator and a highly collaborative team member.…

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I’m an illustrator who blends digital tools (mainly Photoshop and Illustrator) with traditional media (acrylic paint and acrylic inks) in order to depict posters, character illustrations, and graphic novel designs which focus on history, psychology, science, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

I have an affinity for science fiction and fantasy books. They inspired my passion for world-building and human connection. Today, empathy and integrity are core values I bring to every project, excelling as both an independent creator and a highly collaborative team member.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fabricator at Doug Aitken Workshop
October 1, 2024 - April 16, 2026
Used various types of paint and diverse application methods to paint large 6’ x 9’ paintings. Applied sealant, then sanded to ultrafine polished finish. Collaborated with peers to complete other projects (e.g. mixing colored resins in batches to construct large sculptures). Finished sculptures by sanding from coarse grits sandpaper to ultrafine. Used assorted power tools in order to construct wooden storage space for artwork.
Teacher’s Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Via email to students in class, provided a summary of all information covered and what was needed for the following class meeting each week, prioritizing students that had missed the week. Created a PDF containing info and insights learned in my portfolio design class in order for students to utilize for their presentation.
Fellow at Designmatters Fellowship, ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Researched and designed a social outreach campaign aimed at members of the LGBTQ community for Cedars Sinai hospital. Its goal was to inspire trust in queer individuals who had past traumatic experiences within the healthcare system. Implemented character designs and full vector illustrations in order to evoke a sense of warmth and sensitivity for experiences of institutional discrimination faced by individuals. Presented progress on research and concept art on a bimonthly basis. Final deliverables were presented to Cedars Sinai hospital.
Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s
October 16, 2017 - October 28, 2022
Listened to and anticipated the needs of customers to choose paint and window treatments for their specific circumstances. Strategized with store management to guide customers, close sales, and follow-up with vendors and customers on order status and delivery following purchase via email and phone.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
September 5, 2011 - April 22, 2023
BFA in Illustration
Intro to Graphic Design at ArtCenter Extension, ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    So much love out there
    Created during my "Intro to Graphic Design" course in the ArtCenter Extension summer semester I took after graduating from school in spring 2023, the project brief described creating a poster for a charity or cause of our choosing. I chose the organization "The Trevor Project", which aims to connect LGBTQ youth with mental health services in order to eliminate youth suicide amongst queer youth. My goal was to depict the loneliness and isolation that queer youth may experience when not connected to other queer youth, or when they live amongst family or others who may be unaccepting or hostile to difference, and to illustrate that "there's so much love out there". You can view this project by downloading it, or by viewing it here: https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner illustrator…
    "Astronaut Pride" for Pressed Juicery
    I was commissioned by the beverage brand Pressed Juicery (based in Pasadena, CA) to create an illustration for their drink label capturing the celebratory nature of Pride Month. I wanted to utilize my love for science fiction to illustrate an analogy for queerness as being like an astronaut exploring other uncharted worlds or environments. I aimed to capture an atmosphere of discovery, exploration, and how beautiful life can be in order to illustrate queerness as a joyful and beautiful thing to be. You can view this project by downloading it. illustrator…
    Sons of Gondor
    I received a commission to portray a romantic scene between the characters Aragorn and Boromir from J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. My interpretation of the characters included designs influenced by Japanese culture for Aragorn (on the left) and Nepalese culture for Boromir (on the right). Depicting them standing in front of the city of Minas Tirith at daybreak was meant to evoke a sense of warmth, intimacy, and the heroism and sense of duty and integrity both characters showed in Tolkien's story. You can view this image by downloading it, or by viewing it at https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…
    Black Hole Son
    Using a blend of traditional drawing and acrylic ink painting, and digital vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator, I created a self-portrait that encapsulated the sense of being eternally in search of answers to big existential questions. You can view this project by downloading it as a PDF, or by viewing it at https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…
    Earth Day '25
    To celebrate Earth Day 2025, I illustrated various plants and animals from diverse biomes to create the letters of the word "Earth". Illustrations were a blend of traditional drawing and digital painting. The flora and fauna in the letter aquatic in the letter "E", desert lifeforms in the letter "A", tropical and rainforest organisms in the letter "R", plants and animals native to tundras and polar climates in the letter "T", and various motifs and symbols from human cultures around the world in the letter "H". The project is viewable by downloading it in PDF form, or by visiting https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…