Eric J. Trujillo

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I love bringing ideas to life through illustration, design, and video production.

About

I love bringing ideas to life through illustration, design, and video production. I specialize in developing branded personalities, character design, and animated content, with a background in supporting and crafting brands.

Currently I am engaged in branded content, video editing, short films, character design, and a range of animation and video projects. I am proud to be part of a remote community of visual creatives who are sought after for their specialties and unique talents.

  • Joined February 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 22

I am a seasoned creator and storyteller specializing in motion graphics design, illustration and animation. I also linear edit, sound design, and master all my productions for various formats for everything online.

My animation/illustration reel-

  • 2D Animator
  • Character Designer
  • Motion Graphic Designer

I am a seasoned creator and storyteller specializing in motion graphics design, illustration and animation. I also linear edit, sound design, and master all my productions for various formats for everything online.

My motion graphics reel-

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Motion Graphic Designer

The Stories of Lord Rama is a narrative crafted to introduce a children’s animated series inspired by the Ramayana. I directed the full creative development — from concept and world-building to character design, storyboarding, scriptwriting, animation, and post-production. The piece sets the emotional and visual language for the series, blending expressive 2D animation with a timeless storytelling tone that bridges ancient myth and modern imagination. You can find the creative details here: https://www.behance.net/gallery/237510391/Lord-Rama-Series-Animation-and-Design illustrator designer 2danimation 2danimatedseries

  • 2D Animator
  • Animation Director
  • Animator
  • +2

All these samples were conceptualized, illustrated, designed, and produced by me as StudioTrujillo.

Cybersecurity Animated Infographic-

Marketing with AI Infographic-

Infographic Bé Gallery-

Easter Island Infographic-

I co-created this series during the Covid19 pandemic. We had comedians read for the characters and produced the episodes at my studio (just me). This was very rewarding and we all learned a lot about series animation. It's great work and very fun. See the series overview here - https://youtu.be/Gm0HK1q7W8g

  • Animator
  • Illustrator

This is the concept art for a film being produced. All the characters and scene designs were created for animation by my studio. Scene Development and etc.: https://youtu.be/vxeUI1nTrbk https://youtube.com/shorts/IQAmtI30xHA?feature=share Main Character Tests: https://youtu.be/jCsmv22-d20 illustrator graphicdesigner designer animation characterdesign

  • 2D Animator
  • Illustrator

This is the first in a series of cultural stories. The characters were designed and animated by StudioTrujillo in its entirety. Music and voice over by my client. Full Episode - https://youtu.be/z49Qh_LF9EE?si=ghgYRgpJS_965mYq Teaser - https://youtu.be/rzc1xhji5c0 Chapter 1 - A Sultans Riddle https://youtu.be/z49Qh_LF9EE illustrator designer 2danimation characterdesign

  • 2D Animator
  • Character Designer
  • Sound Editor

My client came to me with an amazing challenge. Develop an identity to capture the services of his company. This was a great design project because the nature of his services: advertising drones.
Here is the video promo -

Here is the branding and creative-

This was a brand resurrection for a soap company that went bust in the depression. A family member retained the rights to build up the company again. She started as a small boutique soap maker to a well sought out after brand. branding webdesigner graphicdesigner logo

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • +1

The design challenge was to showcase the author's writing and her the extent of her knowledge of travel. The blog also does double duty as a gateway for her profession as a certified travel advisor. Over the years she has been very successful adapting her brand to the ever changing travel industry with brand tweaks, graphic updates, messaging and style along the way.

  • Brand Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Photographer
  • +1

Work experience

Creative Director · Idée-ForceJan 2012 – Mar 2018 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Led creative direction for a boutique agency specializing in visual excellence for NGOs and nonprofit organizations. Oversaw concept development, brand storytelling, and campaign execution while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of artists and strategists.

Creative Director & Partner · Factory Design LabsAug 2003 – Dec 2008 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Co-founded a culture-driven creative agency focused on lifestyle, youth culture, and street-style branding. Directed creative, design, and production operations while supporting new business efforts. Led high-energy campaigns for clients across sports, music, and entertainment.

Director + Producer · StudioTrujilloJan 2000 – Present · 26 yrs 11 mos

Lead all aspects of visual communication—including ideation, design, illustration, motion graphics, animation, and film editing. Develop and produce integrated campaigns, branded content, short-form films, and animation for startups and emerging companies. Focus on delivering high-impact design and motion solutions that elevate storytelling and brand presence.

Education

BFA · University of Colorado, Boulder1999

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