Hi, I'm Jose Andres Pimienta, a multidisciplinary comics artist and storyteller working across illustration, storyboarding, and visual development. I have worked with major publishers and I’ve collaborated on commercials, short films, and animations as a storyboard artist, bringing expressive characters and dynamic layouts to life. I’m passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and helping diverse voices find their place on the page as well as collaborating with other creatives to produce the best project possible. I have also been a mentor through programs with libraries and different school districts. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I also participate in community organizing.

Jose Andres Pimienta

Hi, I'm Jose Andres Pimienta, a multidisciplinary comics artist and storyteller working across illustration, storyboarding, and visual development. I have worked with major publishers and I’ve collaborated on commercials, short films, and animations as a storyboard artist, bringing expressive characters and dynamic layouts to life. I’m passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and helping diverse voices find their place on the page as well as collaborating with other creatives to produce the best project possible. I have also been a mentor through programs with libraries and different school districts. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I also participate in community organizing.

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Hi, I’m Jose Andres Pimienta, a multidisciplinary comics artist and storyteller working across illustration, storyboarding, and visual development. I have worked with major publishers and I’ve collaborated on commercials, short films, and animations as a storyboard artist, bringing expressive characters and dynamic layouts to life. I’m passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and helping diverse voices find their place on the page as well as collaborating with other creatives to produce the best project possible.

I have also been a mentor through programs with libraries and different school districts. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I also participate in community organizing.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Workshop Instructor at University of Texas at Austin – BIPOC POP
January 1, 2007 - Present
Instructs and mentors in BIPOC POP workshop; teaches comics, illustration, storyboarding, and visual development; ongoing
Mentor at Street, Art, SAFE program
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Mentor for the 2025-26 Street, Art, SAFE program
Mentor at Latinx in Publishing Writers Mentorship Program
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Mentor for the 2022 Writers Mentorship Program
Workshop Instructor and Lecturer at LAPL, NYPL and various schools
January 1, 2017 - Present
Workshop instructor and lecturer with Los Angeles Public Library, New York Public Library, and various schools
Co-host at Life Drawing Sessions – Life Drawing Collective
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Co-host Life Drawing sessions
Teacher's Assistant at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Teacher’s Assistant for various professors
Comics Author and Illustrator at Penguin Random House (Random House Graphic, Viking Press, Rise); Iron Circus Comics; Dark Horse Comics; Candlewick Press; Top Shelf Comics; SLG Publishing; Self published works
January 1, 2006 - Present
Comics author and illustrator for multiple publishers; self-published works
Storyboard Artist at Disney Digital Network; We Are Mitú; Psychic Bunny; Small AX productions; Merge; Boxel Studios
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2024
Storyboard artist for commercials, short films, and animation
Campus Ambassador & Aftercare Staff at Goethe International Charter School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Campus Ambassador & Aftercare Staff
Concept and Sketch Artist at Sypher Arts Studio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Concept and sketch artist

Education

MFA Magna Cum Laude Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BFA Sequential Art, Cum Laude at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Outstanding Achievement Award, Sequential Art Department
January 1, 2009 - March 16, 2026
Stonewall Award
January 1, 2026 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other