My name is Yelena, I’m a non-binary 3D artist with eight years of experience in the animation industry. I am an Italian citizen and lived in Costa Rica for many years, but now I’m based in Dublin, Ireland. My expertise is in 3D production workflows and character animation. I’m also skilled in 2D character animation, motion graphics, and video editing. In my free time, I love to watch movies, animated series and I am a proud crazy cat person. I have overseen a range of 2D and 3D motion graphics projects, including character animation, video game development assets, and video editing for medical advertising campaigns targeting U.S.-based clients. I have led teams on animated TV commercials and social media ads, coordinated animation teams, and participated in teaching online courses in 3D graphic production.…

Yelena Villalta

My name is Yelena, I’m a non-binary 3D artist with eight years of experience in the animation industry. I am an Italian citizen and lived in Costa Rica for many years, but now I’m based in Dublin, Ireland. My expertise is in 3D production workflows and character animation. I’m also skilled in 2D character animation, motion graphics, and video editing. In my free time, I love to watch movies, animated series and I am a proud crazy cat person. I have overseen a range of 2D and 3D motion graphics projects, including character animation, video game development assets, and video editing for medical advertising campaigns targeting U.S.-based clients. I have led teams on animated TV commercials and social media ads, coordinated animation teams, and participated in teaching online courses in 3D graphic production.…

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My name is Yelena, I’m a non-binary 3D artist with eight years of experience in the animation industry. I am an Italian citizen and lived in Costa Rica for many years, but now I’m based in Dublin, Ireland. My expertise is in 3D production workflows and character animation. I’m also skilled in 2D character animation, motion graphics, and video editing.

In my free time, I love to watch movies, animated series and I am a proud crazy cat person. I have overseen a range of 2D and 3D motion graphics projects, including character animation, video game development assets, and video editing for medical advertising campaigns targeting U.S.-based clients. I have led teams on animated TV commercials and social media ads, coordinated animation teams, and participated in teaching online courses in 3D graphic production.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

3D Animator & Motion Graphics at Havas POP
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for overseeing the complete 3D workflow, spanning from character design to animation and final rendering for many advertising campaigns for different Costa Rica’s national and international clients. Led a team of seven animators in the production of a 3D animated TV commercial, overseeing both creative and technical workflows. Managed the broadcast integration and delivery for FUTV (Costa Rica’s national sports channel).
3D & 2D Senior Animator at Osopez
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Led a team of two animators on a 3D animated TV medical commercial. Led and participated in over ten 2D motion graphic animated TV and social media ads for JPS (Junta de Protección Social - Government institution). Coordinated and directed a team of four animators for Monge advertising campaigns (Monge Retail Store). Participated in teaching a course in 3D graphic production.

Education

Bachelor Degree in 3D Digital Animation at LCI Veritas University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Course in Color Correction in Adobe Creative Suite at LCI Veritas University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Online Course: 2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony at Sunshine Animation Studio - Domestika
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Online Course: The Essence of 3D Animation at Animawarriors
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Government, Retail, Education
    uniE608 CRFIC - Costa Rica Festival Internacional de Cine - Promo 3
    Branding and advertising campaign for the Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC), one of the most important cultural events in the country. Promo 3: House in the desert. video animator 3Danimation FilmFestival…
    uniE608 CRFIC - Costa Rica Festival Internacional de Cine - Promo 1
    Branding and advertising campaign for the Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC), one of the most important cultural events in the country. Promo 1: Chairs, oranges and time passing by... video animator 3Danimation FilmFestival…
    uniE608 CRFIC - Costa Rica Festival Internacional de Cine - Promo 4
    Branding and advertising campaign for the Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC), one of the most important cultural events in the country. Promo 4: Opera Stairs. video animator 3Danimation FilmFestival…
    uniE608 CRFIC - Costa Rica Festival Internacional de Cine - Promo 2
    Branding and advertising campaign for the Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC), one of the most important cultural events in the country. Promo 2: Columns and stairs. video animator 3Danimation FilmFestival…
    uniE608 Barrio Monge - Spot 2 - La Mejor Mamá del Mundo
    Monge Town - Spot 2 - The Best Mom in the world First video promoting Mother's Day video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Barrio Monge - Spot 4 - Ven a mi Monge esta Navidad
    Monge Town - Spot 4 - Come to the store this Christmas Promoting Christmas Time with discounts and gifts. video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Barrio Monge - Spot 8 - Papá esta en todas
    Monge Town - Spot 8 - Thank you Dad Promoting Father's Day video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Spot 5 - A mamá le tengo fe
    Spot 5 - I believe in my Mom Second video promoting Mother's day video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Spot 1 - Temporada Verde
    Spot 1 - Green Season Introduction to Barrio Monge and the characters with discounts in all the stores, this was the first promotional video. video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Spot 6 - Fieston a lo Grande
    Spot 6 _ The Biggest Party Promoting crazy discounts days with a big party in the stores. video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Spot 9 - Aniversario
    Spot 9 - 50 years Anniversary Promoting the store anniversary. video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…
    uniE608 Spot 7 - Salió el Sol
    Spot 7 - The Sun is Out Promoting Summer time vacations with discounts. video animator advert 3danimation characteranimation campaign…