Natali Acosta

A gifted multimedia professional with design and creative expertise, skilled in digital and ‘by-hand’ artistic techniques. A competent teacher and mentor, with excellent delivery and communicative proficiency. Capable of delivering individual tutorage as well as distributing information to classes and larger groups. Talented at Adobe Creative Suite other specialist software, able to craft static images, video-graphic material and digital web-based content, provides a range of services to clients as part of an entrepreneurial venture. An experienced illustrator, using painting and drawing, familiar with producing cartoon magazines and books, alongside animation techniques. Highly self-motivated, competent at project management, leadership and client interactions, a true creative designer with a wealth of experience across numerous industries.

Freelance Designer                                                                                                                              2004 – Present

         Self-Employed ▪Global

key achievements

•      Designingcreations for international clients, including; Hewlett-Packard, Schleich, Massey Construction Group, etc. 

responsibilities

•    Create and develop webpages, logos and brochures for a range of purposes, dependant on the client’s industry

•    Perform creative processes by hand, prior to digitisation using specialist software

•    Produce visual portfolios from photographic material for artistic performance and drama clients

•    Liaising with clients from all over the world via video-conferencing

•    Strategically planning my own workload, preparing and delivering creative content and designs 

    Freelance Teacher                                                                                                                        2017 – Present

         Self-Employed ▪Global

Responsibilities

•    Providing group and individual tutorage of a range of creative processes, mainly drawing and illustrative techniques

    Sales Personnel                                                                                                                                            2018

         The Fhers Foundation▪Buenos Aires, Argentina

responsibilities

•    Assisted customers in their appreciation of advertised artwork, assisting their purchase when required

•    Contributed to hosting the exhibition ‘The Night of the Museums’, provided by theFhers Foundation.

   Sales Personnel                                                                                                                                            2018

         Buenos Aires: Direct of Artist (BADA) ▪Buenos Aires, Argentina

responsibilities

•    Expertly performed informational and hosting duties at the BADA fair and exhibition

•    Assisted the smooth operation of the art Fair for its duration, encouraging the appreciation of unique artwork

    Animation Assistant                                                                                                                            2015 - 2017

         Guillermo Rivero▪Buenos Aires, Argentina

responsibilities

•    Illustrated a range of Manga and American cartoon character animations for book publications 

•    Supported the lead Animator in performing commercial duties, ensuring operational success and achievement

•    Created numerous characters using ‘by-hand’ techniques, with character-held peripherals 

    Professional Practice                                                                                                                         2006 – 2012

         University of Palermo ▪Buenos Aires, Argentina

responsibilities

•    Gained first-hand experience applying learnt academic knowledge into a real-world situation developing my understanding into practical design production

•    Skilfully created realistic adaptations of motion graphics from original content

Image and Sound Design                                                                                                                          2007 – 2017

         University of Palermo

Achievements

•    Graduated with ten years’ knowledge, understanding and experience as a Technician in Image & Sound Design