# monsalve mao

monsalve mao is a remote worker on Himalayas, Animation Director at Independent, based in Mexico.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@monsalvemao

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I create visual stories through illustration, graphic humor, and 2D animation for cultural, educational, and editorial projects.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Mexico |
| Authorized to work in | Mexico |
| Salary expectations | 80k+ MXN |
| Job categories | Illustrator, 2D Animator, Animation Director, Creative Producer, Graphic Artist, University Instructor |
| Skills | Narrative Illustration, Graphic Humor, Creative Direction, Visual Storytelling, 2D Animation, Character Design, Storyboarding, Conceptual Development, Art Direction, Documentary, Children's Illustration, Editorial And Children’S Book Illustration, Motion Graphics, Script Writing, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, ToonBoom, Blender, Pro Create, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Spanish, English, French, Italian |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm looking to create and direct visual storytelling projects through illustration, graphic humor, and 2D animation, particularly across cultural, educational, editorial, documentary, and children’s work.
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## About

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I'm a Colombian illustrator, graphic cartoonist, and animator creating visual stories through illustration, humor, and 2D animation. My work spans animated films and short films, children’s illustrated books, editorial illustration, podcasts, documentaries, and cultural and educational projects.

I've worked as a creative producer at La Finka Studios, an independent illustrator and animation director, and a university animation instructor at Politécnico JIC. I bring experience directing, producing, and leading animation departments, supported by character design, storyboarding, creative direction, and motion graphics.
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## Experience

### Animation Director (current)

Independent. Jan 2017 - Present

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Animation director for independent projects, directing and leading animation productions.
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### Freelance Illustrator (current)

Independent. Jan 2017 - Present

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Freelance illustrator working on various illustration and visual storytelling projects.
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### Creative Producer

La Finka Studios. Jan 2025 - Jan 2026

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Creative producer at La Finka Studios, responsible for producing and leading creative projects.
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### University Animation Instructor

Politécnico JIC. Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

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Instructor of animation at Politécnico JIC, teaching university-level animation courses.
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## Education

### ESCENA

Specialization, 2D Animation. 2024 - Present

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Pursuing a 2D Animation Specialization at ESCENA from 2024 to 2026.
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### ESCENA

Bachelor's Degree, Illustration and Concept Art. 2021 - 2024

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Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Illustration and Concept Art at ESCENA from 2021 to 2024.
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### Politécnico JIC

Course, University Teaching. 2020 - 2020

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Completed a University Teaching Course at Politécnico JIC in 2020.
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### University of Medellín

Communication and Audiovisual Languages. 2012 - 2017

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Studied Communication and Audiovisual Languages at the University of Medellín from 2012 to 2017.
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## Tech stack

- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Blender
- Procreate

To contact monsalve, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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