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I'm a professional designer that specializes in concept design for props and backgrounds, however I have a big knack for storyboarding and storytelling. I work best with a clear commissioner that has an idea they want to make a reality. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear out about your project! I've had 2 years of experience mentoring peers and pioneering projects and would love to work with you.…I'm a professional designer that specializes in concept design for props and backgrounds, however I have a big knack for storyboarding and storytelling. I work best with a clear commissioner that has an idea they want to make a reality. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear out about your project! I've had 2 years of experience mentoring peers and pioneering projects and would love to work with you.

Valentina Ayala

Illustrator, Background Designer, Storyboard Artist, +2

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I'm a professional designer that specializes in concept design for props and backgrounds, however I have a big knack for storyboarding and storytelling. I work best with a clear commissioner that has an idea they want to make a reality. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear out about your project! I've had 2 years of experience mentoring peers and pioneering projects and would love to work with you.…I'm a professional designer that specializes in concept design for props and backgrounds, however I have a big knack for storyboarding and storytelling. I work best with a clear commissioner that has an idea they want to make a reality. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear out about your project! I've had 2 years of experience mentoring peers and pioneering projects and would love to work with you.

Available to hire

I’m a professional designer that specializes in concept design for props and backgrounds, however I have a big knack for storyboarding and storytelling. I work best with a clear commissioner that has an idea they want to make a reality. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear out about your project! I’ve had 2 years of experience mentoring peers and pioneering projects and would love to work with you.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Illustration

2D Animation

Toon Boom Harmony

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Layout lead, VisDev at ‘Snubbed’, Indie film

June 30, 2025 - July 8, 2025

Supervised and ensured high quality and consistency for every background of the film. Reviewed and corrected background composition, perspective, and color for all layouts used in the film. Collaborated with directors to translate concepts into visual representations through prop and environment design.

Layout lead at ‘Baked With Love’, Youtube film

June 30, 2024 - July 8, 2025

Developed several background tests with a variety of styles to finalize the aesthetic of the film. Responsible for creating environment style guides that detailed composition, line, and color. Mentored junior layout artists on best practices and software usage techniques, improving the crew’s turnaround.

Layout artist, VisDev at ‘Have You Eaten?’ , Indie film

May 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025

Utilized industry standard software for layout design, ensuring consistent quality in assigned shots. Communicated consistently with the director and writer to bring their vision for the background design to life.

Layout artist at ‘Dog of the Samurai’ , Youtube film

April 30, 2023 - July 8, 2025

Used industry standard software for layout design, maintaining consistent quality in assigned shots. Adhered to predetermined style guidelines to ensure consistency for the film’s backgrounds.

Character sprite artist at ‘Last night in Jubilee’ , Video game

January 31, 2024 - July 8, 2025

Followed pre-disposed character guidelines to illustrate a variety of sprites for two of the game characters.

Layout Lead at Snubbed (Indie Film)

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Layout Lead Artist at Baked With Love (YouTube Film)

June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Developed several background tests with a variety of styles to finalize the aesthetic of the film. Created environment style guides detailing composition, line, and color. Mentored junior layout artists on best practices and software usage techniques, improving the crew's turnaround.

Layout Artist, Visual Development at Have You Eaten? (Indie Film)

May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Utilized industry-standard software for layout design, ensuring consistent quality in assigned shots. Communicated with the director and writer to bring their vision for the background design to life.

Layout Artist at Dog of the Samurai (YouTube Film)

April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023

Utilized industry-standard software for layout design, ensuring consistent quality in assigned shots. Adhered to pre-determined style guidelines, ensuring consistency for the film’s background.

Character Sprite Artist at Last Night in Jubilee (Video Game)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Followed pre-determined character guidelines to illustrate a variety of sprites for two of the game characters.