I am Ytzel 'Ryo' Canales, a motivated and creative animation student with hands-on experience in digital art, motion graphics, and video editing. I enjoy collaborating on projects, communicating clearly, and turning ideas into polished visuals.…

Ytzel 'Ryo' Canales

I am Ytzel 'Ryo' Canales, a motivated and creative animation student with hands-on experience in digital art, motion graphics, and video editing. I enjoy collaborating on projects, communicating clearly, and turning ideas into polished visuals.…

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I am Ytzel ‘Ryo’ Canales, a motivated and creative animation student with hands-on experience in digital art, motion graphics, and video editing. I enjoy collaborating on projects, communicating clearly, and turning ideas into polished visuals.

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Set Design, Prop Team and Promotional Graphic Designer at St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School
September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Designed and painted props and walls. Brainstormed and illustrated the main promotional poster. Learned art skills such as spray painting, sewing, environment design and painting furniture.
Set Design, Prop Team and Promotional Graphic Designer at St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School
September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Designed and painted props and walls. Brainstormed and illustrated the main promotional poster. Learned art skills such as spray painting, sewing, environment design and painting furniture.
Event and Web Graphic Designer at EcosEntertainment Inc.
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Designed promotional graphics, visual assets and a website for a local music festival. Created branding materials for digital promotion and audience engagement. Collaborated with organizers to develop cohesive visual themes and marketing content. Applied strong design, communication, and deadline management skills.
Animation Director, Animator and Editor at Missartistas Animation Studio
May 1, 2021 - February 28, 2026
Directed and coordinated 4 music animation projects involving 120+ artists and animators. Managed production timelines, scene assignments, and creative direction. Animated sequences and assisted with storyboarding and editing. Communicated with team members to maintain project consistency and quality. Developed leadership and project management skills in a collaborative creative environment.
Student Co-op Internship at Create Art Studio
September 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Co-supervised and supported a group of approximately 30 children during after-school art activities. Assisted children and teachers with visual arts projects and creative learning activities. Demonstrated strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills while working with children. Developed organizational and work-based learning skills through daily studio responsibilities. Helped prepare and organize classroom materials, supplies, and art stations before activities.
Thumbnail Designer at MissaSinfonia (Freelance)
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Designed engaging video thumbnails for the VOD channel of YouTube creator MissaSinfonia, a content creator with over 21 million subscribers and billions of total channel views. Applied digital design, composition, and colour schemes to match channel identity and video themes. Worked under deadlines while adapting designs for different styles of online entertainment content. Developed experience in social media marketing and online content presentation.

Education

3D Character and Environment Modeling Certificate at Toulouse Lautrec
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
High School Diploma at St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

3D Character and Environment Modeling Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education

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