JV

Jose Vicente Garcia Cesar

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I am an international designer, university lecturer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in the creative industries.

About

I am an international designer, university lecturer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in the creative industries. Now settled in Hobart, I enjoy taking on local and international commissions as well as teaching at the School of Creative Arts & Media, and University College.

My practice spans graphic design, illustration, animation, and art direction, with a track record of collaborations with government and educational institutions and international studios. I am passionate about mentoring students and exploring cross-disciplinary projects.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Catalan; ValencianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 11 roles

Graphic Designer and Illustrator · Freelance (Self-employed)Nov 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

Lead my own studio with national and international clients including DFAT, Tasmanian Heritage Council, Liminal Studio, New Ground, New Norfolk Distillery, and more. Managed projects from concept to delivery, collaborated with academic partners, and supported international commissions.

Design Director · MFX design animation effectsSep 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

Led the design department of the international studio; collaborated with major agencies and brands; contributed to the design and production of projects for clients such as Asahi, L'Oreal, Energizer, Discovery Channel China and Carlsberg.

Art Director · Catapult Animation StudiosSep 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

Art direction, concept art and branding development on a range of animation and branding projects. Contributed to award-winning work, including the 3D animation project 'Coffee Cops' for Old Town Coffee.

Director · La MutanteJan 2011 – Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Graphic Designer · MacDiegoOct 2010 – Dec 2010 · 3 mos
VJ · El Percheron MortalJan 2010 – Dec 2013 · 4 yrs
Gallery Coordinator · MR PinkJan 2009 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs
Artistic Collaborator · Leopoldo AmigoJan 2007 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs

Education· 9

PhD in Creative Arts · University of Tasmania2024 – 2026
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment · Trainwest2017 – 2026
University Expert in 3D Animation for Cinema and Video Games · University Polytechnic of Valencia2013 – 2026
Coding in AJAX with Java Script, PHP, XML, JSON · University Polytechnic of Valencia2012 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment2017 – 2026
Certificate of Teaching - CAP2007 – 2026
University Expert in 3D Animation for Cinema and Video Games2013 – 2026
Master of Animation2013 – 2026

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