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Hi, I'm Melissa Ballesteros P., a passionate storyboard artist and character designer based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Over the years, I've worked with some amazing studios on various animation projects, from feature films to TV series and web series. I specialize in storyboarding, character design, and visual development, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. I also love illustrating books for renowned publishers like MacMillan and Penguin Random House. When I'm not working, I enjoy attending animation and comic conventions where I exhibit my own artbooks and offer unique art products. I am always eager to collaborate on creative projects and share my love for animation and illustration with others.…Hi, I'm Melissa Ballesteros P., a passionate storyboard artist and character designer based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Over the years, I've worked with some amazing studios on various animation projects, from feature films to TV series and web series. I specialize in storyboarding, character design, and visual development, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. I also love illustrating books for renowned publishers like MacMillan and Penguin Random House. When I'm not working, I enjoy attending animation and comic conventions where I exhibit my own artbooks and offer unique art products. I am always eager to collaborate on creative projects and share my love for animation and illustration with others.

Melissa Ballesteros P.

Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animator, +4

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Hi, I'm Melissa Ballesteros P., a passionate storyboard artist and character designer based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Over the years, I've worked with some amazing studios on various animation projects, from feature films to TV series and web series. I specialize in storyboarding, character design, and visual development, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. I also love illustrating books for renowned publishers like MacMillan and Penguin Random House. When I'm not working, I enjoy attending animation and comic conventions where I exhibit my own artbooks and offer unique art products. I am always eager to collaborate on creative projects and share my love for animation and illustration with others.…Hi, I'm Melissa Ballesteros P., a passionate storyboard artist and character designer based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Over the years, I've worked with some amazing studios on various animation projects, from feature films to TV series and web series. I specialize in storyboarding, character design, and visual development, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. I also love illustrating books for renowned publishers like MacMillan and Penguin Random House. When I'm not working, I enjoy attending animation and comic conventions where I exhibit my own artbooks and offer unique art products. I am always eager to collaborate on creative projects and share my love for animation and illustration with others.

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Hi, I’m Melissa Ballesteros P., a passionate storyboard artist and character designer based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Over the years, I’ve worked with some amazing studios on various animation projects, from feature films to TV series and web series. I specialize in storyboarding, character design, and visual development, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.

I also love illustrating books for renowned publishers like MacMillan and Penguin Random House. When I’m not working, I enjoy attending animation and comic conventions where I exhibit my own artbooks and offer unique art products. I am always eager to collaborate on creative projects and share my love for animation and illustration with others.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Illustration

Character Design

Animation

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Intermediate

Animation

Beginner

Work Experience

Character Designer at Anima Estudios

June 1, 2024 - Present

Worked as character designer for the movie project 'The Legends', designing characters to fit the film's visual style and narrative requirements.

Storyboard Artist at Anima Estudios

June 1, 2024 - Present

Served as storyboard artist on the movie project 'LLDT', creating storyboards that helped visualize the film’s scenes and sequences.

Storyboard Artist at HUEVOCARTOON

May 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025

Contributed as storyboard artist for the TV series 'Los Colorado', visualizing and planning scenes for episodes.

Storyboard Artist at Mighty Studio

November 30, 2023 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for the YouTube short project 'Young Jedi Adventures', crafting visual narratives for the episodes.

Storyboard Artist at Brown Bag Entertainment

December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for multiple episodes of 'Rosie's Rules' Season 1 on PBS Kids, helping develop episodic story visualization.

Storyboard Artist at Bento Box Entertainment LLC

December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025

Created storyboards for episodes in Season 1 of 'Wolf Boy and the Everything Factory', visualizing storylines for production.

Storyboard Artist at Copernicus Studios

March 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for episodes in 'Care Bears Unlock the Magic' Season 1 and 'Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series' Season 1.

Storyboard Artist and Director, Character Designer at Mighty Studio

December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025

Worked on web series including 'Star Wars Galactic Pals' and 'Star Galaxy of Creatures' as storyboard artist. Directed storyboard and character design for miniseries 'Viking Tales', web series 'Juan Futbol' and the short film 'The Bunny in the Moon'. Also engaged in multiple advertising projects contributing storyboard art direction, character design, and visual development.

Character Designer at Anima Estudios

June 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Designed characters for the movie 'The Legends' as part of the character design team.

Storyboard Artist at Anima Estudios

June 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Worked as a storyboard artist on the movie 'LLDT'.

Storyboard Artist at Huevocartoon

May 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for the TV series 'Los colorado'.

Storyboard Artist at Mighty Studio

November 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for the YouTube short 'Young Jedi Adventures'.

Storyboard Artist at Brown Bag Entertainment

December 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for episodes of 'Rosie's Rules' season 1 on PBS Kids.

Storyboard Artist at Bento Box Entertainment LLC

December 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for episodes of 'Wolf boy and the Everything Factory' season 1.

Storyboard Artist at Copernicus Studios

March 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for episodes of 'Care Bears Unlock the Magic' season 1, and 'Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series' season 1.

Storyboard Artist and Director, Character Designer at Mighty Studio

December 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025

Storyboard artist for 'Star Wars Galactic Pals' and 'Star Galaxy of Creatures' web series; storyboard director and character designer for 'Viking Tales' miniseries, 'Juan Futbol' web series, and 'The Bunny in the Moon' short film. Also worked on multiple advertising spots as storyboard artist, director, character designer, and visual developer.