Hi, I’m Ricardo—a proud British-Mexican illustrator and animator based in Surrey, and I’m driven by one big dream: creating comics and characters that people truly connect with. I’ve loved illustration since I first opened a book and was captivated by the artwork, and that passion has grown into a focused practice through my First-Class Honours degree in Illustration Animation. I’m a strong collaborator with a positive, productive attitude, and I’ve learned through my lived experience as an autistic person that adaptability and persistence matter. I enjoy working with others in creative teams, taking initiative, meeting deadlines, and refining my ideas with attention to detail—whether that’s concept design, character exploration, or preparing polished work for shows and clients.…

Ricardo

Hi, I’m Ricardo—a proud British-Mexican illustrator and animator based in Surrey, and I’m driven by one big dream: creating comics and characters that people truly connect with. I’ve loved illustration since I first opened a book and was captivated by the artwork, and that passion has grown into a focused practice through my First-Class Honours degree in Illustration Animation. I’m a strong collaborator with a positive, productive attitude, and I’ve learned through my lived experience as an autistic person that adaptability and persistence matter. I enjoy working with others in creative teams, taking initiative, meeting deadlines, and refining my ideas with attention to detail—whether that’s concept design, character exploration, or preparing polished work for shows and clients.…

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Hi, I’m Ricardo—a proud British-Mexican illustrator and animator based in Surrey, and I’m driven by one big dream: creating comics and characters that people truly connect with. I’ve loved illustration since I first opened a book and was captivated by the artwork, and that passion has grown into a focused practice through my First-Class Honours degree in Illustration Animation.

I’m a strong collaborator with a positive, productive attitude, and I’ve learned through my lived experience as an autistic person that adaptability and persistence matter. I enjoy working with others in creative teams, taking initiative, meeting deadlines, and refining my ideas with attention to detail—whether that’s concept design, character exploration, or preparing polished work for shows and clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-organiser & Promoter (Illustration Animation L6 External Degree Show) at Vauxhall
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Co-created and facilitated the setup for a final degree show, covering both physical assembly and promotion via social media. Collaborated with colleagues in ideation sessions, coordinated stock control, assisted with display presentation, and hosted visitors to support a smooth, professional event experience.
Conceptual Designer (Work Experience) at SC Johnson’s (Frimley)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Used Adobe applications to create high-quality concept designs for a cleaning product. Explored and presented different colour scheme options, clearly communicating lead options, ran ideation for several studio iterations, and used Adobe Illustrator to finalize cover art.
Co-organiser (Student Christmas Market Fundraising) at Kingston University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Worked with colleagues to sell prints and raise money for the final degree show. Coordinated stock control, managed table representation and profit handling, and maintained calm, professional relationships with both teammates and customers.
Arts Department Assistant (Volunteer) at St John the Baptist Catholic School, Woking
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assisted with organizing and stocking shelves with utilities and ensuring art materials were presented to support teachers in lesson preparation. Helped mount art displays for gallery-wide exhibitions in the school library.
Gardening Volunteer at National Citizenship Service, Ewhurst
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Collaborated with volunteers to manage the park and clear pathways of leaves and overhanging branches in line with health and safety requirements.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration Animation, First Class Honours at Kingston School of Art
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice at Kingston University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Fine Art (A-level)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2026
Film Studies (A-level)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2026
BTEC Combined Science (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization