Valeria Santiago
@valeriasantiago
3D character animator and graphic designer blending animation, branding, and marketing expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a 3D character animator and graphic designer with a Master in 3D Character Animation and a Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication, skilled in both 3D and 2D pipelines and brand-focused marketing.
I have produced character animation cycles for indie games, supported student 3D shorts, and led branding, print and merch design for cosmetics projects while managing catalogs and B2B assets. In marketing roles I migrated CRM systems to HubSpot, improved internal processes, and developed campaign assets that reduced administrative workload.
I combine creative storytelling, technical proficiency in Maya, Blender and Adobe Suite, and practical project management to deliver polished animation, brand identities and marketing assets. I thrive in collaborative production environments that value cross-disciplinary skills and clear systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Graphic Designer
Ariana Palomo
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Developed branding, logos, labels and print/merch designs for cosmetics lines and events; created catalogue system and managed multi-year project presentations, calendars and budgets to streamline B2B sales.
3D Animator
Indie Production
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)
Produced character walking and running cycles for an indie game project to specification and animation pipeline requirements.
Podcast Producer
Reinventando Reglas
Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)
Recorded, edited and post-produced podcast episodes while leading brand, logo and sound design and producing social media copy and graphics to grow show presence.
Marketing Assistant
Unbound Inbound
Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)
Planned and executed HubSpot migrations and website adaptations, cleaned CRM data and implemented workflows while developing assets and copy for three seasonal campaigns.
Marketing Associate
Unbound Inbound
Jun 2022 - Apr 2023 (10 months)
Led project development and marketing strategy for clients; implemented HubSpot and ClickUp systems that reduced administrative tasks by ~20% and produced storyboards and motion graphic content.
Marketing Intern
Unbound Inbound
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)
Created content, planned campaigns and designed graphics for social media to support client engagement and brand presence.
3D Animation Tutor
Independent
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Supported student development of a 3D animated short in Maya through instruction on animation principles and pipeline best practices.
3D Modeler
Antaruxa
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020 (1 month)
Built 3D models for production pipelines during a short-term internship, contributing assets for animation and VFX projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Animum Creativity Advanced School
Master in 3D Character Animation, 3D Character Animation
2022 - 2024
Completed a Master's program focused on 3D character animation with practical training in character rigging, animation principles, and pipeline workflows.
Universidade da Coruña
Bachelor in Comunicación Audiovisual, Audiovisual Communication
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication covering film production, media studies, and practical training in video and multimedia production.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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