2D animator and storyboard artist focused in visual narrative and development of characters. I specialize in translating scripts into clear and dynamic sequences, with a strong emphasis in expressivity and visual rythnm…

Marcela Polanco

2D animator and storyboard artist focused in visual narrative and development of characters. I specialize in translating scripts into clear and dynamic sequences, with a strong emphasis in expressivity and visual rythnm…

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2D animator and storyboard artist focused in visual narrative and development of characters. I specialize in translating scripts into clear and dynamic sequences, with a strong emphasis in expressivity and visual rythnm

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrating for international clients; character design; storytelling; adapting art style per client; delivering tasks in the established time.
Director & Animator at Lovely Mist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director for a short film; storyboard and visual narrative; post-production and composition.
2D Animator at Seravalle Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
2D animation work focusing on visual storytelling and character animation; collaboration with creative team and feedback incorporation.
Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Independent Clients
January 1, 2023 - Present
Personalized illustrations and character design; independent clients (portfolio available).
Director and Animator at Chavón School of Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directing and animating the short film Lovely Mist; storyboard and visual narration; post-production and composition.
Creative Director and Animator at Chavón School of Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creative director and developer of the visual style for project CUPIO; character design and animation.

Education

Associate's Degree in Animation at Parsons via Chavón Escuela de Diseño
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Master in 2D Character Animation at Lightbox Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
IB Diploma Programme at Dominican Republic
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Associate’s Degree in Animation at Parsons School of Design (affiliated) - CHAVÓN School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Diploma Programme (3D Animation) at Dominican Republic - Secondary Education (Babéque Secondary)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Basic of 3D Animation Mentorship
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Advanced Master in 2D Character Animation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Diploma Programme in 3D Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level