I’m Ana Karina, a multidisciplinary artist with a strong foundation in storyboard art, book illustration, and design. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating directors’ visions into clear compelling visuals. My work blends technical craft with a clear sense of storytelling, aiming to build a cohesive visual vocabulary for each project. I studied at ArtCenter College of Design and Universidad Iberoamericana, and I’ve contributed to both live-action and animated projects across Los Angeles and Miami. I enjoy partnering with directors, writers, and art departments to shape characters, spaces, and sequences that feel authentic, polished, and on-brand for the story at hand.…

Ana Karina Hurtado-Villa Senor

I’m Ana Karina, a multidisciplinary artist with a strong foundation in storyboard art, book illustration, and design. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating directors’ visions into clear compelling visuals. My work blends technical craft with a clear sense of storytelling, aiming to build a cohesive visual vocabulary for each project. I studied at ArtCenter College of Design and Universidad Iberoamericana, and I’ve contributed to both live-action and animated projects across Los Angeles and Miami. I enjoy partnering with directors, writers, and art departments to shape characters, spaces, and sequences that feel authentic, polished, and on-brand for the story at hand.…

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I’m Ana Karina, a multidisciplinary artist with a strong foundation in storyboard art, book illustration, and design. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating directors’ visions into clear compelling visuals. My work blends technical craft with a clear sense of storytelling, aiming to build a cohesive visual vocabulary for each project.

I studied at ArtCenter College of Design and Universidad Iberoamericana, and I’ve contributed to both live-action and animated projects across Los Angeles and Miami. I enjoy partnering with directors, writers, and art departments to shape characters, spaces, and sequences that feel authentic, polished, and on-brand for the story at hand.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Costume Designer at Nickelodeon TV, Telemundo/Netflix
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Reviewed scripts, character descriptions, and researched time periods to create character profiles and define visual styles. Designed character costumes including sketching, sourcing materials, and production processes. Coordinated costume distribution to ensure proper costumes were prepared according to the production schedule.
Storyboard Artist at Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Reviewed scripts, conducted location research, and followed the director's vision to design the camera's point of view and blocking. Created sketches and final scenes and developed a complete visual vocabulary scene by scene for the story.
Storyboard Artist at The Girl Who Cried Wolf (Live Action)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Review script, location research, and follow the Director's vision. Designed the camera’s point of view and blocking, including sketching and final scenes. Created storyboards from thumbnails through finished panels.
Storyboard Artist at Independent Animation (Los Angeles)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Review script, location research, and follow the Director's vision. Designed the camera’s point of view and blocking, including sketching and final scenes. Create story boards from thumbnails through finished panels. Collaborate with creative departments and the Director. Pitch storyboards and revise as necessary from notes of the Director and Creative Supervisor. Create a complete visual vocabulary, scene by scene, of the story.
Storyboard Artist at Home Sweet Home (Live Action)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director: Jesus Rodriguez. Created storyboards for live-action sequences; contributed to blocking and shot planning.

Education

BFA at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
BFA at Universidad Iberoamericana
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design at Universidad Iberoamericana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Scholarship at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Book Illustration

    I created the spread visuals and layout, and Cover for the book. Designed the style, color and feel of the book with approval of the author/Client. From sketches to final archives.