I am Mª Jesús Cuende Grisaleña, a designer and animator based in Bilbao, Spain, with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and extensive experience in illustration, design, and animation across diverse media projects. I have led creative departments, directed audiovisual materials, and contributed to award-winning work, including animation and pattern development for various studios and creative teams. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and embracing new tools and workflows, including AI-assisted image and animation techniques, to craft engaging visuals. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, constantly learning to keep visuals fresh and impactful.

Mª Jesús Cuende Grisaleña

I am Mª Jesús Cuende Grisaleña, a designer and animator based in Bilbao, Spain, with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and extensive experience in illustration, design, and animation across diverse media projects. I have led creative departments, directed audiovisual materials, and contributed to award-winning work, including animation and pattern development for various studios and creative teams. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and embracing new tools and workflows, including AI-assisted image and animation techniques, to craft engaging visuals. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, constantly learning to keep visuals fresh and impactful.

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I am Mª Jesús Cuende Grisaleña, a designer and animator based in Bilbao, Spain, with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and extensive experience in illustration, design, and animation across diverse media projects. I have led creative departments, directed audiovisual materials, and contributed to award-winning work, including animation and pattern development for various studios and creative teams.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and embracing new tools and workflows, including AI-assisted image and animation techniques, to craft engaging visuals. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and animation, constantly learning to keep visuals fresh and impactful.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Basque
Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Creator and Director at Pantallas Amigas
January 1, 2011 - Present
Creation and direction of animations for Pantallas Amigas; YouTube Silver Button achievement; leading animation projects and content development.
Head of Multimedia Department at PRL Soft
January 1, 2011 - Present
Head of Multimedia Department; development of audiovisual material, illustration, and animation; management of team and creative operations in Bilbao.

Education

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Design. at Universidad pais vasco
October 1, 1986 - November 22, 1992
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Design at University of the Basque Country, Leioa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Exchange Program (Erasmus Scholarship) at Bristol Polytechnic Institute
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts.
October 10, 2024 - October 22, 2024
Macintosh Environment Training
January 1, 1996 - March 6, 2026
Recurso Humanos ACD consulting
January 1, 1998 - March 6, 2026
3D Animation
January 1, 1998 - March 6, 2026
Web Page Creation
January 1, 2006 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet