Hi, I’m Paulo Hoyo, an animator, character designer and storyboard artist based in Monterrey, Mexico. I studied Animation and VFX at SAE Institute Mexico and have freelanced for independent productions, developing rigs, backgrounds, and storyboards. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through strong visuals and clear storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating in teams to create engaging characters and scenes. I love exploring different media, designing complex and diverse characters, and adapting to different production needs. I value clear communication and proactive collaboration, and I’m always eager to contribute to all stages of a project—from concept to post-production.

Paulo Hoyo Reyeros

Hi, I’m Paulo Hoyo, an animator, character designer and storyboard artist based in Monterrey, Mexico. I studied Animation and VFX at SAE Institute Mexico and have freelanced for independent productions, developing rigs, backgrounds, and storyboards. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through strong visuals and clear storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating in teams to create engaging characters and scenes. I love exploring different media, designing complex and diverse characters, and adapting to different production needs. I value clear communication and proactive collaboration, and I’m always eager to contribute to all stages of a project—from concept to post-production.

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Hi, I’m Paulo Hoyo, an animator, character designer and storyboard artist based in Monterrey, Mexico. I studied Animation and VFX at SAE Institute Mexico and have freelanced for independent productions, developing rigs, backgrounds, and storyboards. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through strong visuals and clear storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating in teams to create engaging characters and scenes.

I love exploring different media, designing complex and diverse characters, and adapting to different production needs. I value clear communication and proactive collaboration, and I’m always eager to contribute to all stages of a project—from concept to post-production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Animator / Background Artist at Llamarada Animación
June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Developed backgrounds, post-production elements, and animated scenes using rigs for various projects; contributed to multiple projects with rig-based workflows.
Storyboard Artist / Background Designer / Animator at Llamarada Animación
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Developed backgrounds, post-production elements, and animated scenes using rigs for various projects.
Freelance Animator / Concept Artist at Various independent productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance animation, GIFs, concept art, and storyboards; background development and post-production elements; animated scenes using rigs.

Education

Animation and VFX Bachelor’s at SAE Institute Mexico
January 14, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Elementary at St. James Catholic school
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
High School at Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) CCM
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor's degree at SAE institute México
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Elementary at St. James Catholic School
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
High School at Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) CCM
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor's Degree at SAE Institute Mexico
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Elementary at St. James Catholic School
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
High School at Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) CCM
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Animation and VFX at SAE Institute Mexico
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate in Stop Motion animation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Certificate in Stop Motion Animation
January 1, 2019 - November 7, 2025
Certificate in Stop Motion Animation
January 1, 2019 - February 17, 2026
Business Exchange Program
January 1, 2018 - February 17, 2026
International 24-Hour Animation Contest participation (Toon Boom)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education
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    This project was a 10 minute long 2D animated project using After Effects rigs and 2D traditional animation