Hi! I’m Jayson, a freelance 2D animator from the Dominican Republic. I’ve had the chance to work on animated shorts as a co-director, concept artist, and animator. Currently, I’m developing my senior film, with a passion for creating stunning visuals that captivate audiences. I’m skilled in tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio, and After Effects. I love overseeing projects from start to finish, involving everything from scriptwriting and visual development to animation and compositing. Making smooth storytelling visuals is what drives me, and I’m always looking forward to new creative challenges in animation and visual development.

Jayson Di Maio

Hi! I’m Jayson, a freelance 2D animator from the Dominican Republic. I’ve had the chance to work on animated shorts as a co-director, concept artist, and animator. Currently, I’m developing my senior film, with a passion for creating stunning visuals that captivate audiences. I’m skilled in tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio, and After Effects. I love overseeing projects from start to finish, involving everything from scriptwriting and visual development to animation and compositing. Making smooth storytelling visuals is what drives me, and I’m always looking forward to new creative challenges in animation and visual development.

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Hi! I’m Jayson, a freelance 2D animator from the Dominican Republic. I’ve had the chance to work on animated shorts as a co-director, concept artist, and animator. Currently, I’m developing my senior film, with a passion for creating stunning visuals that captivate audiences. I’m skilled in tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio, and After Effects.

I love overseeing projects from start to finish, involving everything from scriptwriting and visual development to animation and compositing. Making smooth storytelling visuals is what drives me, and I’m always looking forward to new creative challenges in animation and visual development.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creator at Everbranch, Chavón 2D animated senior shortfilm
January 1, 2025 - June 8, 2024
Co-directed a 2 minute short film, overseeing production, managing contracts, developing the visual style, and handling animation, FX, and backgrounds.
Animator/Background Artist at Siguan Al Guía, Chavón 2D animated shortfilm
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted with visual development, background design, and character animation, ensuring smooth transitions and enhancing storytelling with key layouts.
Creator at Wake Up and Break Up, Chavón 2D animated shortfilm
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Co-directed a 2 minute shortfilm, from scriptwriting to animation, refining storyboards, developing the visual style, and animating characters and FX. Presented at the AniShowcase 2024.

Education

Associate of Arts at Chavón la Escuela de Diseño, Associated with Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment