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

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.

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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.

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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
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 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.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College Of Arts and Design (SCAD), Savannah
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe certified
May 4, 2023 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Other