I'm Carlos Salto Gutiérrez, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico City. I work as a freelancer for international clients and publishers, with experience in editorial illustration, education materials, branding, and retail visuals. I enjoy developing visual concepts from sketch to final artwork and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging designs. Beyond drawing, I edit audio and master tracks, do basic video editing, and create simple animations in After Effects, bringing a cohesive multimedia touch to visual projects.…

Carlos Salto Gutiérrez

I'm Carlos Salto Gutiérrez, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico City. I work as a freelancer for international clients and publishers, with experience in editorial illustration, education materials, branding, and retail visuals. I enjoy developing visual concepts from sketch to final artwork and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging designs. Beyond drawing, I edit audio and master tracks, do basic video editing, and create simple animations in After Effects, bringing a cohesive multimedia touch to visual projects.…

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I’m Carlos Salto Gutiérrez, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico City. I work as a freelancer for international clients and publishers, with experience in editorial illustration, education materials, branding, and retail visuals. I enjoy developing visual concepts from sketch to final artwork and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging designs.

Beyond drawing, I edit audio and master tracks, do basic video editing, and create simple animations in After Effects, bringing a cohesive multimedia touch to visual projects.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Children Illustrator at BookBudy Media
October 19, 2022 - January 8, 2024
I made illustrations for different children's publications.
Illustrator at Editorial Trillas
November 15, 2017 - July 15, 2022
I made illustrations, color, and photocomposition for any books
Graphic Novel and Character Design at Relial
April 1, 2024 - Present
Graphic Novel and Character Design for the Organization. Collaborating on character concepts and visual development.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Freelance Graphic Designer
August 1, 2008 - Present
Graphic design and illustration for educational material projects for clients such as SEP and the Ministry of Labor; artwork for musical bands and events; manga-style story for Nakama magazine; work for New York restaurants México Mágico.
Article Writer at Vanguard editors
August 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Article writing on anime, manga, music, and comics for publications such as Manga Connection, Musicanime, Anime, and Manga Luxe and Gothic Collection.
Layout Artist / Illustrator at SI design and edition
September 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Layout, illustration, and tracing for educational materials from various publishers as well as for the Secretariat of Public Education.
Graphic Designer at Orient School
August 1, 2008 - October 2, 2025
Graphic design for the school. Editorial design and illustration of anthologies.
Graphic Designer at Esuchados de Azúcar Gloria
August 5, 2002 - April 16, 2004
Tracing and design for sugar boxes.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Book Buddy Media
October 1, 2022 - Present
Development of children’s illustrations and manga-style art from sketch to finish, including client corrections and revisions.

Education

advertisement drawing technician at Escuela profesional de dibujo
December 19, 2005 - September 15, 2009
School to learn draw comics, illustration, digital illustration, paintings and more techiques
Advertising drawing technician at Professional Drawing School
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Advertising Drawing Technician at Professional Drawing School
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Advertising drawing technician
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Government
    uniE621 The Big Pig
    I created the illustrations for this book, from sketches to color. It was submitted until the editors were satisfied.…
    uniE621 The Big Pig
    I created the illustrations for this book, from sketches to color. It was submitted until the editors were satisfied.…
    uniE621 Gem and Meg get wet
    One of 4 books that I realized with BookBuddy Media for Teacher Created Material illustrator childrenillustration…
    uniE621 Gem and Meg get wet
    One of 4 books that I realized with BookBuddy Media for Teacher Created Material illustrator childrenillustration…
    uniE621 The pray
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