2D animator and illustrator from Guayaquil with experience leading internal and external animation projects for commercials and building motion graphics from concept to storyboard. I’ve worked across production studios and marketing teams, creating animated videos, title cards, and social media content, including freelancing as an illustrator/animator supporting agencies and brands.

Santiago Jacome

2D animator and illustrator from Guayaquil with experience leading internal and external animation projects for commercials and building motion graphics from concept to storyboard. I’ve worked across production studios and marketing teams, creating animated videos, title cards, and social media content, including freelancing as an illustrator/animator supporting agencies and brands.

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2D animator and illustrator from Guayaquil with experience leading internal and external animation projects for commercials and building motion graphics from concept to storyboard.

I’ve worked across production studios and marketing teams, creating animated videos, title cards, and social media content, including freelancing as an illustrator/animator supporting agencies and brands.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

2D ANIMATOR / ILLUSTRATOR at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance animator and illustrator collaborating with production companies, agencies, or directly with brands since 2022. Supports creation of animated content and illustrations for commercial and brand needs.
2D Animator at La Canguilera Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Lead internal and external animation projects for the production company. Created motion graphics and storyboards specifically for commercials, coordinating delivery for production and client requirements.
Animator / Graphic Designer at Page Group
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Provided graphic design services to the Marketing team across LATAM offices, working with internal and external clients. Designed and produced digital learning assets for a global project, including animated videos and e-learning learning modules.
Content Creator at Grupo Mass
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Worked with agency clients to develop social media content including animations, videos, images, and infographics.
2D Animator at Jazmin Chebar
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Created animated content for the brand’s social media channels using multiple animation techniques. Produced short videos for projection in physical locations.
Motion Graphic Designer at Magnética Producciones
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Freelance motion graphics designer for seasonal event productions for Quilmes. Designed title cards for event screens and edited videos for other events.

Education

Image Campus, Buenos Aires 2D Animation Degree at Image Campus
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
High School Diploma in Social Sciences at Torremar, Guayaquil
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
    Animation Demo Reel 2024

    A collection of animation and illustration work spanning multiple styles and techniques — from character animation to motion graphics. This reel highlights the range of approaches I bring to visual storytelling, project by project.

    NAIZA — Pixel Art Music Video Animation

    Pixel art animation for three official music videos by Naiza, where the artist appears as if playing through a retro video game world I designed and animated for each track. Character and environment design, animation in Pixaki + After Effects.

    Verdesoto Cocina — TV Show Pilot

    Verdesoto Cocina is a pilot talk show blending a real host with Victor Verdesoto, an animated green plantain character I designed. I directed, animated and developed the concept for this pilot, produced by La Canguilera.
    This is one of my favorite personal projects — a chance to bring a character to life from concept to screen: writing, design, direction and animation all in one.

    Understanding Heals – Motion Graphics/Character Animation

    Understanding Heals is a motion graphics piece designed to help hospital patients understand their care process in clear, simple terms — no complex medical language, no confusing information. Character animation with bright colors, textures and glows, per client direction. Commissioned by a European agency

    Lira Fox – Hand-Drawn Animated Short

    A hand-drawn animated short following Lira Fox, created to promote a course by Academia de Negocios Conscientes. The story explores reconnecting with your inner child, told through warm, illustrative character animation. Character design, storyboard and animation by me.

    Nathy Peluso – Live Screen Animation

    Animated screen content for Nathy Peluso’s live show, marking the transition into the salsa segment where she performs tracks from her EP ‘Malportada,’ made in collaboration with https://www.twine.net/signin