Hi! I'm Pilar Tanenholz Martinez, a passionate 2D artist and character designer with over five years of experience creating original characters, environments, and concept art for animation projects. I love bringing stories to life visually and have a deep appreciation for design principles, anatomy, and storytelling that really connect with audiences. Collaborating with creative teams and meeting deadlines are also things I truly excel at. Currently, I'm completing my short film thesis while continuing to develop my skills in character design, visual storytelling, and animation production. I enjoy exploring various artistic styles, from stylized cartoons to semi-realistic fantasy, and I’m always eager to contribute to projects that have meaningful stories and authentic cultural representation.…

Pilar Tanenholz Martinez

Hi! I'm Pilar Tanenholz Martinez, a passionate 2D artist and character designer with over five years of experience creating original characters, environments, and concept art for animation projects. I love bringing stories to life visually and have a deep appreciation for design principles, anatomy, and storytelling that really connect with audiences. Collaborating with creative teams and meeting deadlines are also things I truly excel at. Currently, I'm completing my short film thesis while continuing to develop my skills in character design, visual storytelling, and animation production. I enjoy exploring various artistic styles, from stylized cartoons to semi-realistic fantasy, and I’m always eager to contribute to projects that have meaningful stories and authentic cultural representation.…

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Hi! I’m Pilar Tanenholz Martinez, a passionate 2D artist and character designer with over five years of experience creating original characters, environments, and concept art for animation projects. I love bringing stories to life visually and have a deep appreciation for design principles, anatomy, and storytelling that really connect with audiences. Collaborating with creative teams and meeting deadlines are also things I truly excel at.

Currently, I’m completing my short film thesis while continuing to develop my skills in character design, visual storytelling, and animation production. I enjoy exploring various artistic styles, from stylized cartoons to semi-realistic fantasy, and I’m always eager to contribute to projects that have meaningful stories and authentic cultural representation.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Concept Artist & Character Designer at "Migr-ar" (Short Film Thesis)
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024
Designed characters that captured the emotional depth of the protagonist’s life-changing decision. Developed mood boards, visual studies, and color scripts to authentically represent Argentine culture. Collaborated with the creative team to ensure visual storytelling complemented the film’s themes of migration, belonging, and personal growth. Played a key role in shaping the visual language of the film, contributing to a cohesive narrative experience.
Character Designer & Concept Artist at "The Test" (Animated Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed expressive and dynamic characters that visually conveyed the protagonist’s emotional conflict between personal and academic responsibilities. Created comprehensive concept art, including turnarounds, expressions, and key poses, to guide animators in production. Collaborated with directors and animators to ensure character designs were aligned with the overall narrative and thematic direction of the film.
Character Designer at "Dulce Mia" (Coming of Age Project)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created unique and relatable character designs that reflected the evolving personalities of three high school seniors. Focused on fashion and body language to enhance emotional storytelling and relatability for the target audience. Delivered high-quality, polished concept sheets, color studies, and character details to establish the visual style of the project.
Freelance Illustrator at "4 y 3" by Tiago Lara Touza
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created custom cover art that visually interpreted the themes of the song, enhancing the listener's experience. Worked directly with the client to capture their vision, incorporating elements from the song’s lyrics and mood. Delivered high-quality artwork within a tight timeframe, ensuring client satisfaction with the final design.
Character Designer & Concept Artist at "Sin Palabras" (Animated Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed original character designs, backgrounds, and concept art for an animated short. Worked closely with the team to refine designs based on feedback, ensuring alignment with the project’s tone and vision. Created detailed turnarounds, expression sheets, and final character illustrations to support animation production.

Education

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Qualifications

Character Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Concept Art
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Digital Art
March 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
    DulceMia
    DulceMia is a 2D series project for children and teens about a romance, friendship and growing up as an artsy kid. I had to explore kid and teenage version of the characters, their personalities, styles and mannerisms. illustrator characterdesigner…
    DulceMia
    DulceMia is a 2D series project for children and teens about a romance, friendship and growing up as an artsy kid. I had to explore kid and teenage version of the characters, their personalities, styles and mannerisms. illustrator characterdesigner…
    DulceMia
    DulceMia is a 2D series project for children and teens about a romance, friendship and growing up as an artsy kid. I had to explore kid and teenage version of the characters, their personalities, styles and mannerisms. illustrator characterdesigner…
    DulceMia
    DulceMia is a 2D series project for children and teens about a romance, friendship and growing up as an artsy kid. I had to explore kid and teenage version of the characters, their personalities, styles and mannerisms. illustrator characterdesigner…