I am an Annie-nominated artist with 10 years of experience in design and color for TV and film, with a strong sense of storytelling and a heartfelt, character-driven approach to visual development. I am trusted consistently for early-stage development work, with a proven track record of bringing warmth, creativity, and clarity to projects.…

Tania Franco

I am an Annie-nominated artist with 10 years of experience in design and color for TV and film, with a strong sense of storytelling and a heartfelt, character-driven approach to visual development. I am trusted consistently for early-stage development work, with a proven track record of bringing warmth, creativity, and clarity to projects.…

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I am an Annie-nominated artist with 10 years of experience in design and color for TV and film, with a strong sense of storytelling and a heartfelt, character-driven approach to visual development.

I am trusted consistently for early-stage development work, with a proven track record of bringing warmth, creativity, and clarity to projects.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

designer, illustrator at Warner Brothers Animation
July 15, 2020 - Present
Background Designer at LA TINO FILM INSTITUTE
September 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the floor plan of locations.
Background Painter at Warner Brothers Animation
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Contributed to various shows, ranging from stylized to realistic. Designed the color for establishing shots and magical sequences. Painted different weather conditions. Helped other painters when needed.
Visual Development Artist, Background Designer at Titmouse
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Designed several establishing locations for a 2d movie. Developed the look of fantasy sequences. Created backgrounds with complex timelapses and animations. Designed characters used to populate the backgrounds.
Visual Development Artist, BG Designer Lead at Cartoon Network
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Developed the visual look of the development pilot. Helped create the visual look of the series. Contributed visual research that helped the show feel more authentic to Mexican culture.
Background Painter at Cartoon Network
May 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Contributed to the redesign of a beloved cartoon series. Painted several establishing and special effects backgrounds. Color scripted several episodes.
Background Designer, Background Painter at ADHD
November 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Designed and painted backgrounds for several adult comedy series.
Background Painter at Hasbro
June 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Color-scripted episodes of a CG series.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science: Entertainment Design at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

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Media & Entertainment

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