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Hi! I’m David Serrano (also known as Zuko). I’m a committed UX/UI designer and artist. I like being on time with the deadlines and being in continuous coordination with my coworkers to make workflows as good as possible. I also consider myself a kind and easy-going person who always gets along well with my teammates.
I’m also really passionate about 2D animation, especially retro-style graphics like pixel art, and I’m always interested in finding new aesthetics and combining techniques.
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Work Experience
Pixel Artist at McLeodGaming
July 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025Converting rough animations of character attacks/movements into pixel art sprites for the Fraymakers platform fighting game.
UX/UI Designer (Intern) at Esden Business School
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024UX/UI design for school websites and landing pages; ensured readability, pleasant interaction and visual appeal, applying SEO understanding to improve the site.
Clean Up and Colorist at Apeman
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Clean up and color on an animated humorous TV show 'Tu Mourras Moins Bette' streamed on Arte TV.
Colorist at Lucy Animation
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Colorist on short film 'Unlearning Motherhood'.
Layout Artist, 2D Animator and Clean Up at Seishi
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023Worked on promotional short 'Seishi' (nominated for Best Short Film at Animac 2025) for Barcelona’s Manga Saloon; created layouts, animated, cleaned up and colored shots.
Layout, Storyboard and 2D Animator at Primavera Sound
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023Promotional shorts for Primavera Sound festival; recreated a Bad Bunny performance for Jimmy Fallon’s show.
Lead Artist, Lead Designer, Animator at Frank & Einstein
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021Lead role in Spain Game Jam III; defined game idea, mechanics, characters, animations and HUD.
Pixel Artist at McLeodGaming
November 1, 2019 - November 24, 2025In the platform fighting video game called Fraymakers, I’m in charge of converting the rough animations of the character’s attack/movements into pixel art sprites.
Colorist at Lucy Animation
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Color artist on an animated short film “Unlearning Motherhood”.
Lead Artist, Lead Designer, Animator at Frank & Einstein
September 1, 2021 - November 24, 2025Lead a Spain Game Jam III project. Created the idea of the game, mechanics, characters, animations and art style, and the HUD; remote.
UX/UI Designer at Esden Business School
November 1, 2019 - PresentIn charge of the webs and landing pages’ UX and UI design, ensuring readability, pleasant interaction, and appealing presentation for potential students. Also contributed to SEO learnings to support company goals.
Pixel Artist at McLeod Gaming
January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025Responsible for converting rough character attack/movements animations into pixel art sprites for the platform fighting game Fraymakers.
Personal Project - Safe Space (UX/UI prototype) at Upgrade Hub School
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024A model of an app built from scratch, covering all UX/UI phases from ideation and problem statement to a final prototype.
Layout Artist, 2D Animator and Clean Up at Salón del Manga
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023Contributed to a promotional short film for Barcelona’s Manga Saloon, including layouts, animation, cleanup and coloring.
Personal Project: Safe Space at Upgrade Hub School
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025A model of an app built from scratch, covering all UX/UI phases from ideation and problem statement to a final prototype.
Education
Course in 2D Animation and Acting at Escola Joso
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Grade in Fine Arts (Outstanding in Art History) at Juan Carlos I University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Bootcamp in UX/UI Design at Upgrade School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Course in 2D Animation and Acting at Escola Joso
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Grade in Fine Arts (Outstanding in Art History) at Juan Carlos I University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Bootcamp in UX/UI Design at Upgrade School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bootcamp in UX/UI Design at Upgrade School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Fine Arts Grade at Escola Joso
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Juan Carlos I University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Bootcamp in UX/UI Design at Upgrade School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Fine Arts at Escola Joso
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Bachelor's degree at Juan Carlos I University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Course in 2D Animation and Acting at Upgrade School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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