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Javier Ulloa

Javier Ulloa

2D Animator

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PortlandMember since April 11, 2026
Visual storytellingTraditional and digital animationAnimation pipelines/production workflowFlash/AnimateClip Studio PaintToonboomStoryboard ArtistIllustrationTeam leadership2D Animation
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Visual storytellingTraditional and digital animationAnimation pipelines/production workflowFlash/AnimateClip Studio Paint

About

Veteran 2D Animator with 16+ years experience in the industry, with strong foundational drawing skill, exceptional understanding of visual storytelling, and familiarity with a suite of digital animation tools including Flash/Animate, Clip Studio Paint, Toonboom and more.

Experience

Animator at Studio Yotta (2012-12 – Present)

Collaborating with other artists to deliver animation to clients, including work for Smiling Friends, Amphibia, Rick and Morty, Sonic Mania, OK KO, Planet Panic, Ducktales, Rivals of Aether, and Battle Chef Brigade.

  • Smiling Friends
  • Amphibia
  • Rick and Morty
  • Sonic Mania
  • OK KO
  • Planet Panic
  • Ducktales
  • Rivals of Aether
  • Battle Chef Brigade

Lead Animator at Lab Zero/Future Club (2013-03 – 2025-01)

Worked with a team of talented and passionate artists to animate playable DLC characters for the indie 2D fighting game Skullgirls. Became Lead Animator during the shift to Future Club.

  • Animated playable DLC characters for Skullgirls
  • Promoted to Lead Animator during Future Club transition

Animator/Storyboard Artist at Jaiden Animations (2018-07 – 2022-04)

Cooperated with other animators to create animated vlogs narrated by Jaiden. Handled storyboards and animation for episodes such as Strange Video Games, My Weird Trip to the UK, and Relationships.

  • Created animated vlogs
  • Handled storyboards and animation
  • Strange Video Games
  • My Weird Trip to the UK
  • Relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation – The Art Institute of California, San Francisco (2007-09 – 2011-06)

Skills

2D Animator

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