I love animation and motion graphics as much as I love my sons Gael and Axel. With more than a decade in the video industry, I have worked in companies across different fields, always aiming for excellence on every project to create memorable moments. Beyond delivering great work, I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge. I’ve taught After Effects certification and led audiovisual projects, coordinating teams, scripts, and voiceovers to bring ideas to life with quality and collaboration.…

Luis Renato Merino Mercado

I love animation and motion graphics as much as I love my sons Gael and Axel. With more than a decade in the video industry, I have worked in companies across different fields, always aiming for excellence on every project to create memorable moments. Beyond delivering great work, I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge. I’ve taught After Effects certification and led audiovisual projects, coordinating teams, scripts, and voiceovers to bring ideas to life with quality and collaboration.…

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

After Effects Certification Instructor at Academia Europea – After Effects Certification
February 1, 2022 - Present
Instruct students to prepare for Adobe After Effects certification, teaching tools, features, effects, workflows and animation principles.
Freelance motion graphics artist at Loco After
August 1, 2012 - Present
Create scripts, storyboards, 2D animations, visual effects, editing, post-production, voiceover, and audio mixing for clients; manage tasks with suppliers and customers.
Graphic design and Motion Graphics artist at Welearn | Diseño instruccional eLearning
December 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Graphic design, AI-generated video editing, and digital animation in an eLearning context.
Motion Graphics Artist / Video Editor at Boost Brand Accelerator
July 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Create animations for brands, perform voiceover tasks and contribute to portfolio.
Motion Graphics Artist at Factoría Media Estudio
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Senior animator responsible for animation, editing and postproduction; also voiceover work.
Audiovisual Project Coordinator at UCIC
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2023
Lead filming, voiceovers, animations, and digital processes for interactive projects; train collaborators; manage audiovisual content and budgets.
Audiovisual Project Coordinator (In House) at ATYPAX
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Lead a 4-person team to improve audiovisual quality and meet tight delivery times; select, edit, and mix voiceovers and music.
Post Producer / Video Editor at McCann
October 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Oversaw video editing; participated in budgeting and codec management for export.
Post Producer / Video Editor at Zero Films y Post
April 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016
Character animation, motion graphics, visual effects; video editing and postproduction; voiceover selection and editing.
Post Producer / Video Editor at Crehana
October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Edit and post-produce online courses, produce motion graphics for B2B videos, create GIFs, edit audios.
Post Producer / Video Editor at Haciendo Perú / Súper M Films
June 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Edit videos, direct voiceovers, supervise and record voiceovers.
Post Producer / Motion Graphics Artist at Factoría Media Estudio
April 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Animation and visual effects for educational videos and films.
Post Producer at Qualia Publicidad
January 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Post production for advertising spots; 2D animations.

Education

Graphic Design at ISIL Aprende Haciendo
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Computer Support at TCI (Fortis College)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
High School at North Miami Beach Senior High School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
ACP in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
ACP in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Feedback y Conversaciones Difíciles
November 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Descubre la Locución con Mario Arvizu
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Comunicación Asertiva
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2026
Service Design Tools
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2026
Macom Cinema 4D – 3D Modeling Techniques
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2026
Cómo Realizar Promociones de Impacto
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
After Effects para Redes Sociales
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Habilidades de Comunicación
July 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Introducción a la Locución
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Cómo Dejar tu Huella Personal
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Liderazgo Persuasivo para Equipos Eficientes
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Desarrollo de la Inteligencia Emocional
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Amar lo que Haces
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2026
After Effects CC: Trucos
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
After Effects Artist in Action: Eran Stern’s Personal Transporter
November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026
Getting Started with Motion Graphics
November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026
Motion Graphics for Video Editors: Working with Storyboards
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026
Storytelling for Business Video
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026
Writing Fundamentals: The Craft of Story
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026
Diseño Multimedia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Diseño Corporativo
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Diseño Editorial
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Motion Graphics en 3 Pasos
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Expresiones en Adobe After Effects - 401
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Curso Básico de Marketing Digital Google Activate
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015

Industry Experience

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

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