Guillermo Marin
About Guillermo Marin
Guillermo Marin is a Data Visualization Designer with over 10 years of experience in the animation production industry. He has held various roles in education and animation, including Director at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and has contributed to award-winning scientific films.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Guillermo Marin has been employed at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center as a Data Visualization Designer since 2012. In this role, he focuses on creating compelling and informative data visualizations aimed at effectively communicating scientific concepts. His work emphasizes clarity, rigor, and appeal, contributing to the center's mission of advancing scientific research through data representation.
Education and Expertise
Guillermo Marin holds a Master of Science in Interactive Media from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, which he completed from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Master's degree in Animation from the same institution between 2003 and 2004. His academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Universitat De Barcelona, obtained from 2001 to 2004. This educational foundation supports his extensive experience in animation and data visualization.
Background
Guillermo Marin has a diverse professional background in animation and data visualization, spanning over a decade in the animation production industry. His experience covers various stages of animation, including script writing, concept art, animation, and rendering. He has worked in multiple roles, including as a 3D Generalist, 3D Artist, and Animation Instructor, in various locations including Spain and Japan.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Guillermo Marin has directed and co-directed several scientific dissemination short films that utilize data visualizations. These films have received recognition at prestigious events, including the National Science Foundation's Visualization Challenge, the Academia Film Olomouc (AFO), and the Imagine Science Film Festival. His contributions to the field of data visualization and animation have been acknowledged through these awards and selections.
Previous Work Experience
Guillermo Marin has held various positions in the animation industry prior to his current role. He served as Director of the Master Universitario en Animación at Universitat Pompeu Fabra from 2011 to 2019. His earlier roles include 3D FX Animation at Tomavistas, Animation Instructor at Idec, and 3D Character Animator at several companies, including Everis and Voltimum Interactive. His varied experiences have enriched his expertise in animation and visualization.