**Hello!** My name is Melisa. I’m 32 years old and I’m from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am a passionate 2D illustrator with years of experience creating characters in various styles, primarily kawaii and highly expressive. My expertise includes designing animated avatars, custom emojis, profile pictures, and unique characters for international Twitch streamers, as well as mascots for gaming stores in Argentina. I am excited to embark on a new opportunity where I can contribute my creativity and craft visuals that engage and inspire people. **Skills** > Software Expertise: Proficient in Procreate, Adobe Fresco, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and After Effects. Familiar with Illustrator and Procreate Dreams. > 2D Animation: Experienced in creating animated emojis and alerts for Twitch and other streaming platforms using After Effects. Currently developing skills in 2D animation with Procreate Dreams. > Artistic Focus: Specialized in designing vibrant, expressive kawaii characters and assets. > Collaboration: Skilled at incorporating clients feedback and working with teams to achieve cohesive visual styles. **Experience** > Freelance Illustrator (2020 - Present): I create static and animated emotes, icons, alerts, panels, banners, profile characters, and mascot teams for e-sports streamers. I design PNG avatars for VTubers and collaborated with clients from Twitch, YouTube, and Discord internationally. > Illustrator at ABRANDADOS (2022 - Present): Responsible for character creation, comics, and mascot design for gaming stores in Argentina. Art is used for websites, social media posts, and promotional materials. **Education** > Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design & Multimedia IFTS 27 – 2018 – Present > Intermediate English…**Hello!** My name is Melisa. I’m 32 years old and I’m from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am a passionate 2D illustrator with years of experience creating characters in various styles, primarily kawaii and highly expressive. My expertise includes designing animated avatars, custom emojis, profile pictures, and unique characters for international Twitch streamers, as well as mascots for gaming stores in Argentina. I am excited to embark on a new opportunity where I can contribute my creativity and craft visuals that engage and inspire people. **Skills** > Software Expertise: Proficient in Procreate, Adobe Fresco, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and After Effects. Familiar with Illustrator and Procreate Dreams. > 2D Animation: Experienced in creating animated emojis and alerts for Twitch and other streaming platforms using After Effects. Currently developing skills in 2D animation with Procreate Dreams. > Artistic Focus: Specialized in designing vibrant, expressive kawaii characters and assets. > Collaboration: Skilled at incorporating clients feedback and working with teams to achieve cohesive visual styles. **Experience** > Freelance Illustrator (2020 - Present): I create static and animated emotes, icons, alerts, panels, banners, profile characters, and mascot teams for e-sports streamers. I design PNG avatars for VTubers and collaborated with clients from Twitch, YouTube, and Discord internationally. > Illustrator at ABRANDADOS (2022 - Present): Responsible for character creation, comics, and mascot design for gaming stores in Argentina. Art is used for websites, social media posts, and promotional materials. **Education** > Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design & Multimedia IFTS 27 – 2018 – Present > Intermediate EnglishWWWW…