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Hi, I’m Serapio Calm, a senior illustration artist and character designer with 20+ years creating production-ready, expressive characters for children’s publishing, animation, and licensed properties.
I thrive on clarity, collaboration, and turning complex creative challenges into reliable, delightful results. I enjoy working with cross-functional teams to maintain brand integrity across print and digital platforms, while helping others grow their skills and bring bold ideas to life.
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Work Experience
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Designed comedic characters for various DC comics properties and contributed creatively to Teen Titans Go! Seasons 9 and 8, as well as Merry Little Batman Movie, bringing humor from childhood comics to life.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Created Halloween themed illustrations and designed characters for the Chibi Shorts series, Theme Song Take Over series, and Big City Greens Movie. Brought humor and creativity to 10 different character design styles.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021Designed comedic characters for The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Seasons 1 & 2, Disneyland Theme Park Ride Runaway Railway promo art, Hamster & Gretel series Season 1, making a dream come true by working with Disney’s legendary characters.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Designed characters for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Teen Titans Go! Seasons 5 & 6, Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty 3 Episodes and contributed Visual Development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series, injecting humor into DC comics properties.
Character Designer & Mentor at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Designed comedic characters for Harvey Beaks series seasons 1 & 2 and provided mentorship to artists through the Mentorship Program, sharing knowledge and fostering growth.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Contributed character designs for Mickey Mouse Shorts Season 2, Penn Zero season 1, The 7D seasons 1 & 2, and Fish Hooks seasons 1 & 2, emphasizing humor and character appeal.
Character Designer & Prop Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2010Designed humorous cartoon characters and props for shows including Chowder, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Evil Con Carne, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, and Megas XLR. Developed styles suitable for diverse show aesthetics.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024Enjoyed drawing Disney Characters including Halloween Illustration. Created humorous designs in various character styles for series and movies like Chibi Shorts, Big City Greens Movie, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Disneyland Theme Park Ride Runaway Railway, and Hamster & Gretel.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Designed comedic characters for various DC Comics series such as Teen Titans Go! Seasons 5, 6, and the movie Teen Titans Go! To The Movies. Also worked on Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty episodes, and visual development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Designed comedic characters for Harvey Beaks, seasons 1 & 2, and mentored artists via the Mentorship Program teaching character design.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Created comedic character designs for Disney’s classics including Mickey Mouse Shorts seasons 2, Penn Zero season 1, The 7D seasons 1 & 2, Fish Hooks seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer / Prop Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010Designed humorous cartoon characters across various show styles. Worked on Chowder, Billy & Mandy, Evil Con Carne, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and Megas XLR.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
December 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Brought comedy to various DC comics characters from childhood. Worked on Teen Titans Go! Seasons 9.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2024 - PresentDrew and illustrated Disney characters with humor across multiple projects including Halloween Illustration.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025Brought humor to 10 different character design styles. Worked on Chibi Shorts series, Theme Song Take Over series, Big City Greens Movie.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
December 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025Brought comedy to DC comics characters, worked on Teen Titans Go! Seasons 8 and Merry Little Batman Movie.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
December 31, 2021 - July 24, 2025Created comedic designs with Disney's legendary characters. Worked on The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Seasons 1 & 2, Disneyland Theme Park Ride Runaway Railway, promo art posters, Hamster & Gretel series Season 1.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
December 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025Brought humor to a variety of DC comics characters from childhood. Worked on Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Seasons 5 & 6, Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty 3 Episodes, Visual Development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon
December 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025Designed comedic characters for Harvey Beaks and mentored artists. Worked on Harvey Beaks series seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
December 31, 2015 - July 24, 2025Brought humor to Disney's characters from childhood. Worked on Mickey Mouse Shorts season 2, Penn Zero season 1, The 7D seasons 1 & 2, Fish Hooks seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer / Prop Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
December 31, 2010 - July 24, 2025Designed humorous cartoon characters for various shows including Chowder, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Evil Con Carne, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, Megas XLR.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2023 - PresentBrought comedy to a variety of DC comics characters from childhood. Worked as Character Designer on Teen Titans Go! Seasons 9, 8, and earlier seasons including The Movie. Also contributed to Merry Little Batman movie and visual development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series. Focused on character humor and design across multiple projects.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025Drew Disney characters for Halloween Illustration and designed comedic styles across 10 different character design styles. Worked on Chibi Shorts series, Theme Song Takeover series, and Big City Greens movie as part of Disney Television Animation projects.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
December 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025Developed comedic characters and designs for numerous DC characters. Worked on Teen Titans Go! Seasons 5 and 6, Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty (3 episodes), and prop design for Evil Con Carne, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo season 4, and Megas XLR seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025Designed comedic characters for Harvey Beaks seasons 1 & 2 and mentored other artists. Participated in mentorship programs and contributed to character design efforts on various projects.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
December 31, 2015 - August 5, 2025Brought humor to classic Disney characters from childhood. Worked on Mickey Mouse Shorts seasons 1 & 2, Penn Zero season 1, The 7D seasons 1 & 2, and Fish Hooks seasons 1 & 2 as Character Designer.
Character Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
December 31, 2010 - August 5, 2025Designed humorous cartoon characters for a variety of show styles at this historic studio. Worked on Chowder series (3 seasons), The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (3 seasons), prop design for Evil Con Carne and The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo season 4, and Megas XLR seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025Brought comedy to a variety of DC comics characters from childhood. Worked as Character Designer for Teen Titans Go! Seasons 9.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
February 1, 2024 - PresentDrew Disney characters Halloween Illustration during the 2024 Celebration in Florida.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
August 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025Brought humor to 10 different character design styles. Designed characters for Chibi Shorts series, Theme Song Take Over series, and Big City Greens Movie.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025Brought comedy to a variety of DC comics characters from childhood. Character Designer for Teen Titans Go! Seasons 8 and the Merry Little Batman Movie.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025Created comedic designs with Disney's legendary characters from childhood. Worked on The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Seasons 1 & 2, Disneyland Theme Park Ride Runaway Railway and promo art posters, Hamster & Gretel series Season 1.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2019 - August 5, 2025Brought humor to various DC comics characters. Worked on Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Teen Titans Go! Seasons 5 & 6, Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty 3 episodes, and Visual Development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025Designed comedic characters for Harvey Beaks. Mentored artists in a mentorship program. Worked on Harvey Beaks series Seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025Brought humor to Disney's characters of childhood. Worked on Mickey Mouse Shorts season 2, Penn Zero season 1, The 7D seasons 1 & 2, Fish Hooks seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
January 1, 2010 - August 5, 2025Designed humorous cartoon characters for a variety of show styles at this historic studio. Worked on Chowder series 3 seasons, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy 3 seasons, Prop Designer for Evil Con Carne, Prop Designer for The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo season 4, Megas XLR seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2023 to 2024 in Burbank, CA, bringing comedy to various DC Comics characters from childhood. Designed characters for Teen Titans Go! Season 9.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
February 1, 2024 - PresentWorked in 2024 at Celebration, FL, drawing Disney characters and Halloween illustrations.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2022 to 2023 in Glendale, CA, bringing humor to 10 different character design styles. Worked on Chibi Shorts series, Theme Song Take Over series, and Big City Greens Movie.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2021 to 2022 in Burbank, CA, bringing comedy to various DC Comics characters from childhood. Worked on Teen Titans Go! Season 8 and Merry Little Batman Movie.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2019 to 2021 in Glendale, CA, creating comedic designs with Disney's legendary characters from childhood. Worked on The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Seasons 1 & 2, Disneyland Theme Park Ride Runaway Railway, promo art posters, and Hamster & Gretel series Season 1.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2019 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2016 to 2019 in Burbank, CA, bringing humor to a variety of DC Comics characters from childhood. Worked on Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Teen Titans Go! Seasons 5 & 6, Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty 3 episodes, Visual Development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2014 to 2016 in Burbank, CA, designing comedic characters for Harvey Beaks and mentoring artists. Worked on Harvey Beaks series Seasons 1 & 2 and a mentorship program teaching Character Design.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2010 to 2015 in Glendale, CA, bringing humor to Disney's characters of childhood. Worked on Mickey Mouse Shorts Season 2, Penn Zero Season 1, The 7D Seasons 1 & 2, Fish Hooks Seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
January 1, 2010 - August 5, 2025Worked from 2002 to 2010 in Burbank, CA (location currently closed), designing humorous cartoon characters for various show styles at this historic studio. Worked on Chowder series 3 seasons, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy 3 seasons, Prop Designer for Evil Con Carne, Prop Designer for The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo Season 4, Megas XLR Seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2024 - August 10, 2025Had an exciting experience bringing comedy to a variety of DC comics characters from my childhood. Worked as Character Designer for Teen Titans Go! Seasons 9.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
February 29, 2024 - August 10, 2025Had an enjoyable experience drawing Disney characters Halloween illustration.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2025Had an amazing experience bringing humor to 10 different character design styles. Character Designer for Chibi Shorts series / Theme Song Takeover series / Big City Greens Movie.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2022 - August 10, 2025Had an exciting experience bringing comedy to a variety of DC comics characters from childhood. Character Designer for Teen Titans Go! Seasons 8, Merry Little Batman Movie.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2021 - August 10, 2025Created comedic designs with Disney's legendary characters from childhood. Character Designer for The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Seasons 1 & 2, Disneyland Theme Park Ride Runaway Railway and promo art posters, Hamster & Gretel series Season 1.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2019 - August 10, 2025Enjoyed bringing humor to various DC comics characters from childhood. Character Designer for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Teen Titans Go! Seasons 5 & 6, Bunnicula Season 3, Unikitty 3 episodes, Visual Development for Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs series.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025Designed comedic characters for Harvey Beaks and mentored artists. Character Designer for Harvey Beaks series seasons 1 & 2, Mentorship Program.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2015 - August 10, 2025Brought humor to Disney's characters from childhood. Character Designer for Mickey Mouse Shorts season 2, Penn Zero season 1, The 7D seasons 1 & 2, Fish Hooks seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Cartoon Network Studios
January 1, 2010 - August 10, 2025Designed humorous cartoon characters for a variety of show styles at this historic studio. Character Designer: Chowder series 3 seasons, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy 3 seasons, Prop Designer for Evil Con Carne, Prop Designer for The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo season 4, Megas XLR seasons 1 & 2.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon Animation / SpongeBob SquarePants
August 1, 2025 - PresentCreate character design and layout assets in collaboration with show leadership; follow established visual style guidelines; communicate visual requirements to directors and production teams.
Character & Prop Designer (Season 9) at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Design production-ready character and prop assets aligned with show leadership and style guidelines.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation (DTVA) Multiplatform
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023Delivered character designs and layout assets across 13 distinct art styles; ensured artistic integrity, readability, and consistency across platforms.
Character & Prop Designer at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Created character and prop designs for episodic and promotional productions; supported series, promos, and theme park deliverables; projects included The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse (Seasons 1–2), Runaway Railway, Hamster & Gretel.
Character Designer at Nickelodeon Animation
August 1, 2025 - PresentCreated character design and layout assets in collaboration with show leadership; followed established visual style guides and brand standards; communicated visual requirements to directors and production teams.
Character Designer at Disney Television Animation DTVA Multiplatform
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023Delivered character design and layout assets across 13 distinct art styles (Big City Greens, The Ghost of Molly McGee, Kiff, Proud Family, Amphibia, Phineas and Ferb, and others). Ensured artistic integrity, readability, and consistency across platforms.
Character Designer / Prop Designer / Visual Development Artist at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2019Delivered character, prop, and visual development assets across flagship animated series; maintained visual consistency across diverse art styles; mentored teammates. Selected projects included Teenage Titans Go! (Season 5–6, Feature Film), Chowder, The Powerpuff Girls, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Johnny Bravo, Megas XLR, Harvey Beaks, Mickey Mouse Shorts, Penn Zero, The 7D, Fish Hooks, Unikitty, Yabba Dabba Dinosaur.
Character & Prop Designer / Visual Development Artist at Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2019Delivered character, prop, and visual development assets for flagship animated series; maintained visual consistency across diverse art styles; mentored junior artists.
Education
BA at California State University Northridge
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004BA Animation and Illustration at California State University Northridge
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other
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