With over 13 years in creative, collaborative roles, I specialize in character and prop design for animation and publishing. I’m known for adaptability, strong communication, and a positive, team-oriented spirit that helps projects land on time. I work well in remote environments, enjoy problem solving through art, collaborating with project managers and clients to refine ideas and deliver consistent, high-quality work.

Jay Fabares

With over 13 years in creative, collaborative roles, I specialize in character and prop design for animation and publishing. I’m known for adaptability, strong communication, and a positive, team-oriented spirit that helps projects land on time. I work well in remote environments, enjoy problem solving through art, collaborating with project managers and clients to refine ideas and deliver consistent, high-quality work.

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With over 13 years in creative, collaborative roles, I specialize in character and prop design for animation and publishing. I’m known for adaptability, strong communication, and a positive, team-oriented spirit that helps projects land on time.

I work well in remote environments, enjoy problem solving through art, collaborating with project managers and clients to refine ideas and deliver consistent, high-quality work.

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Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Essence Cartoon
January 1, 2024 - November 7, 2025
Turnarounds for character/prop design for various clients and styles; collaborate with project managers to rework previous artists' work and improve initial designs; assigned as new cover artist for the remaining three books in these series and produced colored sketches and ideas for the final product; matched previous artists for interior illustrations while following design specs and notes; created cover and interior illustrations for the Max Einstein series.

Education

BS in Media Arts & Animation at Art Institute of California - San Diego
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Courses at Media Arts & Animation Courses
January 1, 2023 - November 7, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization