Hi, I’m Carlos Salto Gutiérrez, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico City. I specialize in editorial illustration, book design, and character design, with a track record of delivering for publishers, educational publishers, music events, and various clients internationally. I have worked on projects in the United States, the Czech Republic, and New Zealand, and collaborated with government institutions in Mexico. I freelance for international clients and enjoy combining visual storytelling with clear design solutions across print and digital formats. In addition to illustration and design, I edit audio, master tracks, and perform basic video editing and motion design in After Effects, which helps me deliver cohesive multimedia projects and polished visuals for diverse audiences.

Carlos Salto Gutiérrez

Hi, I’m Carlos Salto Gutiérrez, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico City. I specialize in editorial illustration, book design, and character design, with a track record of delivering for publishers, educational publishers, music events, and various clients internationally. I have worked on projects in the United States, the Czech Republic, and New Zealand, and collaborated with government institutions in Mexico. I freelance for international clients and enjoy combining visual storytelling with clear design solutions across print and digital formats. In addition to illustration and design, I edit audio, master tracks, and perform basic video editing and motion design in After Effects, which helps me deliver cohesive multimedia projects and polished visuals for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Carlos Salto Gutiérrez, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico City. I specialize in editorial illustration, book design, and character design, with a track record of delivering for publishers, educational publishers, music events, and various clients internationally. I have worked on projects in the United States, the Czech Republic, and New Zealand, and collaborated with government institutions in Mexico. I freelance for international clients and enjoy combining visual storytelling with clear design solutions across print and digital formats.

In addition to illustration and design, I edit audio, master tracks, and perform basic video editing and motion design in After Effects, which helps me deliver cohesive multimedia projects and polished visuals for diverse audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Relial
April 1, 2024 - Present
Graphic Novel and Character Design for the Organization.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Book Buddy Media
October 1, 2022 - Present
Development of children’s illustrations and manga style from sketch to finish, as well as the process of corrections by clients.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
August 1, 2008 - Present
Graphic design, illustration, and graphic design for educational material for the SEP and the Ministry of Labor; work for Prospec tiva Educativa; design work for musical bands; manga-style story for Nakama magazine; graphic design for New York restaurants; other editorial and publishing projects.
Illustrator/Designer at Trillas Publishing House
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Illustration, photo retouching, image manipulation, character creation, colorist.
Writer/Editor at Vanguard editors
August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Article writing on anime, manga, music, and comics for various publications of the publisher.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at SI design and edition
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Layout, illustration, and tracing for educational materials from different publishers as well as for the Secretariat of Public Education.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Orient School
August 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025
Graphic design for the school. Editorial design and illustration of anthologies.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Esuchados de Azúcar Gloria
April 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025
Tracing and design for sugar boxes.
Graphic Novel and Character Design at Relial
April 1, 2024 - Present
Graphic novel and character design for the organization, collaborating on visual storytelling, conceptual art, and character development.
Illustrator at Book Buddy Media
October 1, 2022 - Present
Development of children’s illustrations and manga-style artwork from sketch to finish, including client corrections and revisions.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2008 - Present
Graphic design, illustration, and artwork for educational materials (SEP and Ministry of Labor), plus design work for musical bands, manga-style stories for Nakama magazine, and promotional material for New York restaurants such as México Mágico.
Illustrator at Trillas Publishing House
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Illustration, photo retouching, image manipulation, character creation, and colorist work for publishing projects.
Writer at Vanguard editors
August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Article writing on anime, manga, music, and comics for multiple publisher publications (e.g., Manga Connection, Musicanime, Anime & Manga Luxe, Gothic Collection).
Graphic Designer at SI design and edition
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Layout, illustration, and tracing for educational materials from various publishers and the Secretariat of Public Education.
Graphic Designer at Orient School
August 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025
Graphic design for the school, editorial design, and illustration for anthologies.
Graphic Designer at Esuchados de Azúcar Gloria
April 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025
Tracing and design for sugar boxes.

Education

Advertising drawing technician at Professional Drawing School
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Advertising Drawing Technician at Professional Drawing School
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Advertising drawing technician
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Government, Professional Services, Other