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Manuela Valencia

Jersey City

Summary

Dynamic CG Environment Designer and Art Director with extensive experience in the audiovisual industry, specializing in film, television, and commercial projects for major streaming platforms such as Netflix and HBO. Proven ability to manage and coordinate creative teams under pressure while maintaining a strong work ethic and professionalism. Currently enhancing skills in 3D design at Think Tank Training Center to transition set design expertise into the animation space. Passionate about fostering collaborative environments that drive creativity and innovation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Studio Manager

StudioSC
Brooklyn
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversee daily studio operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and a great work environment.
  • Monitor progress of side projects including office renovations, website reconstruction, and marketing material updates.
  • Assist in developing client proposals based on their project floorplans.
  • Help source key furniture pieces with vendors for our active projects.

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Study Union International
Medellin
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Created and managed traditional and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Delivered marketing strategy updates to upper-level management.
  • Prioritized team assignments and resources based on organizational goals.
  • Promoted company through advertising, social media, digital marketing, events and traditional media avenues.
  • Collaborated with internal teams such as sales, product development, customer service to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Supervised creation of marketing materials and collateral.
  • Organized and hosted events such as conferences, webinars, tradeshows, workshops, to promote the company's products and services.

Assistant Art Director

Jaguar Bite Productions SAS
Bogota
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • I supported the Art Director in managing the artistic vision and design of a film production, and I was their right hand, supporting them in many of the processes.
  • This included assisting with the creation of mood boards, color scripts, set designs, construction supervision, graphics clearance, as well as coordinating the procurement and preparation of materials, props, and set dressing.
  • I was also in charge of keeping a budget and meeting deadlines for production time.
  • Worked on the feature film "What you Wish For".

Graphics Coordinator

Dynamo Productions SAS
Bogota
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • I was responsible for managing the clearance and graphics aspects of a film production in the art department.
  • This included researching and clearing the rights to use images, and other content, as well as managing the production of graphics, labels, art pieces, etc.
  • I was responsible for ensuring that all clearance and graphic materials were produced on schedule and within budget, as well as for communicating with various departments, including legal, set decoration, props, art direction, and wardrobe, to ensure that everything was cleared and approved.
  • I also managed the archiving and storage of all clearance and graphic materials, and was involved in the preparation and management of production documents.
  • I was a crucial part of the art department team, managing complex logistics and tasks, such as coordinating travel arrangements for all the printed props and graphics, as well as set decoration pieces from the warehouse to the set, while also working behind the scenes to ensure that the film's graphics and visual content were legally approved.
  • Worked on movies and series such as "Juanpis", "El Robo del Siglo" and "Pálpito" for Netflix, "Mala Yerba" for Sony and "Tarumama" for HBO.

Art Assistant

Freelance
New York
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • As an Art Department Assistant in the film industry, I assisted the production design, set decoration, and set dressing teams with various tasks and duties.
  • This included preparing and organizing materials, helping to build and paint sets, and running errands as needed.
  • Worked on T.V. Shows such as The Kitchen (BSTV), The Challenge 32, A+E Knife or Death, and others.
  • Worked on commercials for Kiehl’s, Hamilton Beach, Oprah Magazine, Macy’s, Picture Farm, American Animals, Tempur Toppers, Hydro Cotton, and others.
  • Worked on short films such as: Ace, Gravidity, The Lady from Long Island City, After Hours, King Fish, and others.

Education

Certificate - CG Asset Creation For Film Or Games

Think Tank Training Center, Vancouver (Online)
Vancouver, CA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Film

Full Sail University
Orlando, FL
09-2017

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Creative
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Strong work ethic
  • Assertive communication
  • Maya
  • V-Ray
  • Mari
  • ZBrush & Mudbox
  • Photoshop
  • Premiere

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

Certification

  • Pixar Story Xperiential
  • HubSpot Sales Software Certified
  • Neuro Linguistic Programming

Accomplishments

  • Excellence Award & Draft Selection - The Rookies
  • Term 1 Scholarship Winner - Think Tank
  • Best Final Project - Full Sail University
  • Graduation Medal For Art & Technology - Marymount School

Timeline

Studio Manager

StudioSC
11.2024 - Current

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Study Union International
11.2021 - 06.2023

Assistant Art Director

Jaguar Bite Productions SAS
09.2021 - 11.2021

Graphics Coordinator

Dynamo Productions SAS
01.2019 - 07.2021

Art Assistant

Freelance
09.2017 - 10.2018

Certificate - CG Asset Creation For Film Or Games

Think Tank Training Center, Vancouver (Online)

Bachelor of Science - Film

Full Sail University

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