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Hi, I’m Julian Manzelli, a multidisciplinary creator working at the intersection of visual arts, animation, and urban culture. Over more than two decades I have directed animation, crafted motion graphics, and collaborated with studios and institutions across Latin America and Europe. I currently live in Barcelona and run StudioCHU as a platform for original concepts and cross-disciplinary projects in art and design.
As a member of the DOMA collective, I explore urban contemporaneity through public space interventions, music videos, and experimental animation. My practice spans murals, public art, and digital media, always looking for the edge where geometry, narrative, and space meet.
Experience Level
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Animation Director / Art Director at SuperEstudio
January 1, 2023 - June 19, 2024Worked on animated segments in the official SportGuides for the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, contributing as Art Director and Animation Director.
Art Director for Backgrounds at Caramba Estudio
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022Provided art direction for background elements on the animated series José Trueno / Joe Thunder and Red Misterio, collaborating with director Ariel López V. This included overseeing visual style and background design to maintain consistency and quality.
Director and Producer at StudioCHU
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2020Ran a personal content lab to create original animation projects, including microseries like Altas Gafas and other projects such as Globolab and Miniglobo. Developed and produced various animation and motion graphics projects, collaborating with other artists and studios.
Art Director and Creative Director at The Locomotion Channel
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Responsible for art direction and creative direction of an iconic animation channel that aired in Latin America and Iberia. Developed experimental digital animation content and contributed to the channel's visual identity and programming.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer / Art Director at Stein Branding Agency
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Designed corporate identity projects and advertising campaigns for notable brands including Whirlpool, Editorial Alfaguara, and Ford.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer / Art Director at Bridger Conway Agency
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Handled graphic design and motion graphics for corporate clients during early career.
Acari Life & Human Error Web Series Projects - Director and Producer. Art & Sound Design
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed direction and production for web series projects including art and sound design, demonstrating leadership in multimedia content creation.
Associate Director (Project-based) at SuperEstudio
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Art Director and Animation Director for animated segments in Official SportGuides for the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, overseeing creative execution and animation direction.
Art Director for Backgrounds at Caramba Estudio
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Directed background art for the animated series José Trueno / Joe Thunder, enabling high-quality visual storytelling in collaboration with the animation team.
Art Director / Titles and Graphics at Caramba Estudio
December 31, 2018 - July 10, 2025Designed titles and graphics for the animated series Red Misterio, contributing to the series' visual identity.
Director and Producer at StudioCHU
January 1, 2010 - PresentCreated original animated microseries including Altas Gafas and developed projects mixing animation and motion graphics, collaborating internationally to push visual art boundaries.
Art Director and Motion Graphic Designer at Various Channels (MTV, VH1, Disney Channel, NatGeo, etc.)
December 31, 2008 - July 10, 2025Provided art direction and motion graphic design for major broadcasters, enhancing brand visuals and animation aesthetics.
Art Director and Creative Director at The Locomotion Channel
December 31, 2004 - July 10, 2025Led creative direction and art direction for The Locomotion Channel, a prominent animation channel in Latin America and Iberia, creating influential content for youth audiences.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer / Art Director at Stein Branding Agency
December 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Designed and directed graphic and motion projects for clients including Whirlpool, Ford, and local TV channels, gaining foundational experience in branding and animation.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer / Art Director at Bridger Conway Agency
December 31, 1999 - July 10, 2025Worked on corporate image projects and campaigns, specializing in graphic and motion design for notable brands.
Art Director / Creative Director at The Locomotion Channel
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Led art direction and creative direction for The Locomotion Channel, a cult Latin American animation channel, overseeing graphic design, motion graphics, and experimental digital animation. Created audiovisual content for shows, contributed as a VJ, and developed site-specific installations.
Animation & Motion Design Direction / Art Direction at DOMA Collective
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Freelance collaborations with DOMA on music videos and public art projects; exploring digital possibilities and using urban space for research and development.
Director at Charlie3
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Directed the Río music video for the Argentine band Charlie3; supervised production and post-production.
Director / Founder at StudioCHU
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020StudioCHU Content Lab: created original concepts for animation projects, developing bibles and teasers; fostered collaboration with other artists and studios.
Director / Producer at Turner Television / Boomerang TV
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Altas Gafas mini-series: original production for Turner/Boos, broadcast across Latin America and Iberia; produced in Buenos Aires.
Art Director for Backgrounds at Caramba Estudio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Art Direction of Backgrounds on José Trueno / Joe Thunder, funded by INCAA.
AV Loops / Experimental at Fracto
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Fracto NFT project: experimental, generative, sound-reactive animation showcased on Hic et Nunc; OBJKT platform on Tezos.
Associate Director at SuperEstudio
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Associate Director for SuperEstudio, Buenos Aires; Art Director and Animation Director for animated segments in the official SportGuides for the 2024 Paris Olympics Games.
Director / Production at Independent project
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Vector Journey: animation short; direction and production; art & sound design.
Director / Production at Acari Life & Human Error
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Web Series projects: direction and production; art & sound design.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000Bachelor's Degree at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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