Hi, I’m Yunica Taboso, a passionate Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Environment Artist based in Edmonton. I specialize in background design, visual development, and character sketches that help stories come to life. I enjoy crafting cinematic worlds and design systems that support storytelling from concept to final render. Over the years I’ve contributed to animated shorts, jams, and educational projects, managing pipelines and collaborating with teams to deliver polished visuals. I’m excited to continue growing in visual development, animation, and production design while exploring new creative challenges.

Yunica Taboso

Hi, I’m Yunica Taboso, a passionate Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Environment Artist based in Edmonton. I specialize in background design, visual development, and character sketches that help stories come to life. I enjoy crafting cinematic worlds and design systems that support storytelling from concept to final render. Over the years I’ve contributed to animated shorts, jams, and educational projects, managing pipelines and collaborating with teams to deliver polished visuals. I’m excited to continue growing in visual development, animation, and production design while exploring new creative challenges.

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Hi, I’m Yunica Taboso, a passionate Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Environment Artist based in Edmonton. I specialize in background design, visual development, and character sketches that help stories come to life. I enjoy crafting cinematic worlds and design systems that support storytelling from concept to final render.

Over the years I’ve contributed to animated shorts, jams, and educational projects, managing pipelines and collaborating with teams to deliver polished visuals. I’m excited to continue growing in visual development, animation, and production design while exploring new creative challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Artist / Animator at Pixel Blue College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Background, layout, and animation. Managed full pipeline from concept to final execution for projects including the animated short 'Battered' and a 3-day group project 'Money for Nothing'.
2D Artist / Animator at Pixel Blue FX Inc.
November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
IS3 Coalition Cybersecurity Messaging Video — Character design support, final animation & colour for assigned shots.
Background Designer / Painter at AniJam 2026
January 1, 2026 - Present
Background design & paint for all key shots; Colour script development; Story collaboration with team.
Intern at Pixel Blue College Internship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Education & training in 2D animation and illustration; contributed to projects during internship.
2D Designer at AniJam 2024 (Hosted by Pixel Blue College)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Character, background, and environment design; visual development for animation assets.
Character Designer / Colour Script / Rigging / Animation at Money for Nothing (Animated Short) – Pixel Blue College
January 1, 2023 - January 3, 2023
Character design, colour script, rigging, and animation for a 3-day group project.
2D Artist / Animator at IS3 Coalition Cybersecurity Messaging Video
November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Character design support, final animation & colour for assigned shots.

Education

Diploma in 2D Animation and Illustration at Pixel Blue College
October 2, 2023 - May 17, 2024

Qualifications

Toon Boom Harmony Associate
May 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026
Best Animation Award – AniJam 2026
January 1, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Audience Choice Award – AniJam 2026
January 1, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Best Animation Award – AniJam 2026
January 1, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Audience Choice Award – AniJam 2026
January 1, 2026 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other