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I’m Laura Dalesandro, a versatile digital designer with over 20 years of experience in animation, visual development, and production-ready artwork. I excel in character design, storytelling, and cohesive visual systems that support fast-paced environments.
I collaborate closely with agents and teams to refine text and artwork, with three books submitted to publishers. My background spans Disney Television Animation, Warner Bros., and Cartoon Network, where I cleaned up hundreds of character designs, maintained style guides, and delivered polished, production-ready art on tight schedules.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Remote Writer and Illustrator at KT Literary Agency
April 1, 2020 - PresentDevelop, write, and illustrate children’s picture books and graphic novels. Collaborate with literary agent to revise text and artwork before submission; three books submitted to publishers.
Clean-Up Artist / Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2022Cleaned up and finalized 80+ character designs per weekly episode. Partnered with art directors to maintain show style and production standards. Delivered polished, production-ready artwork on tight schedules.
Clean-Up Artist / Designer at Warner Bros. Animation
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018Cleaned up weekly character models and iterated quickly on director feedback. Completed final art revisions prior to executive reviews.
Clean-Up Artist / Designer at Cartoon Network
January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009Cleaned up and refined 120+ characters and props per episode. Created and maintained style guides to ensure visual consistency.
Production Manager at Cartoon Network
August 1, 2001 - December 1, 2006Managed schedules and workflows for a 30-person creative team. Delivered episodes on time; coordinated Standards & Practices; supported budgeting.
Education
B.S. Art Education at The Pennsylvania State University
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026Study Abroad Coursework in Photography, Italian, Printmaking at Temple University Rome
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026Certificate in Writing for Children’s Books at University of Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026Certificate in Illustration for Children’s Books at ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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