I am Nicholas Salazar, a 3D animator and digital artist focused on emotional storytelling and the symbolic construction of immersive visual worlds. My work explores how visual language can convey sensations and atmospheres that create meaningful connections with the audience. Throughout my career, I have led art and script teams in 3D short films, planning narratives frame by frame and developing atmospheres that strengthen the story. I currently combine art direction, screenwriting, and animation to create projects that exist at the intersection of emotion, aesthetics, and cinematic experience.

Nicholas Salazar

I am Nicholas Salazar, a 3D animator and digital artist focused on emotional storytelling and the symbolic construction of immersive visual worlds. My work explores how visual language can convey sensations and atmospheres that create meaningful connections with the audience. Throughout my career, I have led art and script teams in 3D short films, planning narratives frame by frame and developing atmospheres that strengthen the story. I currently combine art direction, screenwriting, and animation to create projects that exist at the intersection of emotion, aesthetics, and cinematic experience.

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I am Nicholas Salazar, a 3D animator and digital artist focused on emotional storytelling and the symbolic construction of immersive visual worlds. My work explores how visual language can convey sensations and atmospheres that create meaningful connections with the audience.

Throughout my career, I have led art and script teams in 3D short films, planning narratives frame by frame and developing atmospheres that strengthen the story. I currently combine art direction, screenwriting, and animation to create projects that exist at the intersection of emotion, aesthetics, and cinematic experience.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Screenwriter at LightScape - Cineteca Rosalío Solano
June 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Wrote the script with an atmospheric and sensory-driven approach. Led a team in the creation of an animated short film, managing all stages of production. Directed the visual concept, including color palette, mood, and aesthetic tone.
Creative Director/Screenwriter/Visual Planner at The Void - 3D Animated Short
January 1, 2023 - Present
Planned the narrative frame by frame, from emotional structure to visual design. Developed a conceptual atmosphere with strong symbolic value. Applied cinematic language to animated sequences.
3D Animator - Shot Contribution at RequiemCroak - BLOQUE, Centro de Innovación y Tecnología Creativa
May 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Contributed to the 3D animation of a specific shot within the short film. Gained experience in professional teamwork focused on visual quality and storytelling. Collaborated within a structured production pipeline under an established artistic direction.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Art at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
3D Animation at Coco School, Alicante
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Senior Diploma in 3D Animation at Escena
February 10, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Qualifications

Linguaskill Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other