Bio & Resume
Hi, my name is Juan Paez, and I am an Ecuadorian Multimedia Artist based on Victoria, Canada.
My passion is to communicate stories and ideas such as giving life to fictional characters through digital animation, creating digital marketing campaigns to share the mission and vision of brands, capturing the magical moments of life through photography or creating a short film video where the talent of people can be share by using social network platforms.
As an individual I am interested in connecting with people through art. For me learning from other cultures and people to interpret these experiences through my creativity has been something crucial since I came to Canada. Here in Victoria City, I have been able to express my passion for dancing music such as Salsa, Bachata, Merengue or Tango where I have found a way to understand the motion of the body, and how it can express itself through the musicality of the songs and partner dancing. Living in Canada has allowed me to join a wonderful community, which is the dancing community where everyone is friendly and support each other.
Work Experience
Retail Sales Photography Specialist September 2023 – Present
Kerrisdale Cameras - Victoria, BC​
Freelance Photographer/Videographer 2015 - Present
Victoria, BC
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Freelance Digital Animator/ Motion Designer 2018 – December 2023
Remote Work
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Matte CG Sept – Dec 2023
Character Animator/ Rigger for the movie “The Alvarados”
Matte CG July 2023
Character Animator for Marvel’s series “HIT MONKEY”.
Gigante Animation Studios Nov 2021 – March 2022
Character Animator for the short film “El Viejo y la Muerte”.
Bang Motion and Films Nov 2020 – Dec 2020
Character Animator for the different animated projects for UNICEF
Non-Studios June 2020 – Feb 2021
Character Animator for the UNICEF’S web series “Come Aventuras”.
Happy Motions Studio Oct 2020 – Nov 2020
Character Animator/Rigger for the United Nations Refugee Agency (ACNUR) “UNHCR ACNUR Chat Bot”
Education & Certificates
Diploma in Business Administration & Marketing
University of Victoria | September 2021 – December 2023
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Micro Certificate in Business Comunication
University of Victoria | September 2021 – December 2023
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Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts & Arts Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador | 2013 – 2018
Digital Animation and Rigging 2D
Apus Studio - Lima, Peru | Feb – June 2023
Digital Animation
Apus Studio - Lima, Peru | Feb – Sept 2021
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED Level B
Victoria, Canada | March 2022 | Valid until: January 1st, 2026
Volunteer Experience
Digital Marketing/Videographer/Content Creator
Victoria Latin Dance Association
Victoria, BC | May – October 2023 | May 2024 - Present
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Photographer/ Videographer
Vancouver Bachata Sensual International Festival
Vancouver, BC | April 2024
Digital Marketing Specialist/ Photographer/ Videographer
Ritmo Latino Ladies
Victoria, BC | Feb – December 2023
Photographer/ Videographer
Fiesta Latina Ballet Folklorico of Victoria
Victoria, BC | August – September 2023​
Digital Marketing Specialist/ Motion Designer
Ballroom, Latin, Swing UVIC Dance
Victoria, BC | January – December 2022
Social Media Marketing Specialist/ Motion Designer
A FREE BIRD – Non-profit
New York, USA | September – December 2021
Motion Designer/ Digital Animator
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador | September – December 2016
I have work with:
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