Hi, I'm Ignacio Arias Valdivia, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Chicago. I specialize in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and costume design, and I'm currently working on a personal animated short project inspired by Brazilian folk tales. I love collaborating with creative teams, learning new skills quickly, and bringing unique stories to life through my art. Alongside my animation work, I have experience working in customer service and fitness training, which has strengthened my communication and leadership skills. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on animation and filmmaking from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges and grow in the media and entertainment field.

Ignacio Arias Valdivia

Hi, I'm Ignacio Arias Valdivia, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Chicago. I specialize in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and costume design, and I'm currently working on a personal animated short project inspired by Brazilian folk tales. I love collaborating with creative teams, learning new skills quickly, and bringing unique stories to life through my art. Alongside my animation work, I have experience working in customer service and fitness training, which has strengthened my communication and leadership skills. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on animation and filmmaking from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges and grow in the media and entertainment field.

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Hi, I’m Ignacio Arias Valdivia, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Chicago. I specialize in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and costume design, and I’m currently working on a personal animated short project inspired by Brazilian folk tales. I love collaborating with creative teams, learning new skills quickly, and bringing unique stories to life through my art.

Alongside my animation work, I have experience working in customer service and fitness training, which has strengthened my communication and leadership skills. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on animation and filmmaking from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges and grow in the media and entertainment field.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Adobe Premiere
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Adobe Suite
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Blender
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Digital Photography
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Film Making
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Set Lighting
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Digital Painting
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Painting and Drawing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality