I'm a graphic designer, illustrator and animator with years of freelance experience across the motion graphics industry, collaborating with agencies, production companies and brands worldwide. I work in both 2D and 3D, always aiming to pull the best from each medium to craft compelling visuals and storytelling. I graduated in design and also have a background in filmmaking, which gives me a unique blend of design, animation, and narrative skills for motion graphics and advertising.

Mariano G. Aponte

I'm a graphic designer, illustrator and animator with years of freelance experience across the motion graphics industry, collaborating with agencies, production companies and brands worldwide. I work in both 2D and 3D, always aiming to pull the best from each medium to craft compelling visuals and storytelling. I graduated in design and also have a background in filmmaking, which gives me a unique blend of design, animation, and narrative skills for motion graphics and advertising.

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I’m a graphic designer, illustrator and animator with years of freelance experience across the motion graphics industry, collaborating with agencies, production companies and brands worldwide. I work in both 2D and 3D, always aiming to pull the best from each medium to craft compelling visuals and storytelling.

I graduated in design and also have a background in filmmaking, which gives me a unique blend of design, animation, and narrative skills for motion graphics and advertising.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de la Nación
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Communication & Press for Public Administration
3D Character Designer at 1st Ave Machine
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Art & 3D Character Design
Art Director at 1st Ave Machine
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Art Direction for “Are we there yet?” series
Art Director / 2D Illustrator at Club Camping
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Clients: Morgan Stanley, Provincia seguros, Fanta
2D Illustrator at 1st Ave Machine
January 31, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Illustration and Styleframes for Tillamook's Icecream (USA)
2D/3D Illustrator & Animator at Vascolo
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Design and animation of TV spots
2D Illustrator at RDYA
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Design and animation of TV spots

Education

Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design at Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo, Universidad de Buenos Aires
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Art History at Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires
August 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025
Postgraduate in Illustration I at Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo, Universidad de Buenos Aires
March 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

ZBrush 3D modeling and sculpture
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Fanzine Workshop
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Photography Laboratory / Lighting I & II
March 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet