Hi, I’m Gustavo Villalobos, a graphic designer and visual artist with over 15 years of experience in digital illustration, 2D animation, art direction, and audiovisual production. I specialize in creating visual assets, motion graphics, and UI/UX for video games and digital products. I’m proficient with After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and functional art for interactive environments. I’m also a professional photographer. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals, collaborating across 2D/3D teams, and shaping campaigns for government institutions, studios, and brands. My experience spans creative direction, brand storytelling, and production across social media, promos, and campaigns, always aiming for engaging, accessible visuals.

Gustavo Villalobos

Hi, I’m Gustavo Villalobos, a graphic designer and visual artist with over 15 years of experience in digital illustration, 2D animation, art direction, and audiovisual production. I specialize in creating visual assets, motion graphics, and UI/UX for video games and digital products. I’m proficient with After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and functional art for interactive environments. I’m also a professional photographer. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals, collaborating across 2D/3D teams, and shaping campaigns for government institutions, studios, and brands. My experience spans creative direction, brand storytelling, and production across social media, promos, and campaigns, always aiming for engaging, accessible visuals.

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Hi, I’m Gustavo Villalobos, a graphic designer and visual artist with over 15 years of experience in digital illustration, 2D animation, art direction, and audiovisual production. I specialize in creating visual assets, motion graphics, and UI/UX for video games and digital products. I’m proficient with After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and functional art for interactive environments. I’m also a professional photographer.

I love turning ideas into vivid visuals, collaborating across 2D/3D teams, and shaping campaigns for government institutions, studios, and brands. My experience spans creative direction, brand storytelling, and production across social media, promos, and campaigns, always aiming for engaging, accessible visuals.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator & Visual Designer at Valiant Studio / AppLovin
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creating 2D images and After Effects animations for App Store Optimization (ASO) campaigns; designing visual assets, motion graphics and UI elements for digital environments; collaborating with 3D design and video editing teams.
Jefe de Redes / Diseñador Audiovisual at Gobernación del Edo. Zulia
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative direction and editing of visual content for institutional social media; production of audiovisual pieces and animations for digital campaigns.
Editor de Video y Diseñador Audiovisual at MyCom - Tesora
January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Creation of graphic and audiovisual content for social media; production of promotional videos and animations for brand campaigns.
Diseñador Senior at Dohmi Culinary Institute
January 1, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Design of graphic materials and digital content for social networks.
Director de Fotografía / Artista Visual at Freelance gavvphoto
January 1, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Product and food photography for campaigns; art direction for advertising photoshoots.

Education

Licenciado en Diseño Gráfico – Mención Publicitaria at Universidad del Zulia
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Government, Education