Santiago Agustin Montiel
About Santiago Agustin Montiel
Santiago Agustin Montiel is a Visual Development Artist with extensive experience in animation and concept art, currently working at LAIKA, LLC since 2020. He has contributed to various projects across multiple studios, including notable roles at Ankama and Studio Redfrog, and has a background in fine arts education.
Work at LAIKA
Santiago Agustin Montiel has a significant tenure at LAIKA, LLC, where he currently serves as a Visual Development Artist since 2020. His previous roles at LAIKA include working as a Concept Artist from 2015 to 2019, contributing to various projects over four years. He also briefly held a position as a Concept Artist and Visual Development artist in 2014. Montiel contributed to the visual development of the animated feature film 'Wildwood' during his time at the studio.
Education and Expertise
Montiel studied at the National School of Fine Arts - Prilidiano Pueyrredon in Buenos Aires, where he earned a fine arts diploma from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education at Paris 8 University School of Arts, achieving a degree in Fine Arts from 2003 to 2005. His expertise spans managing customer relationships and activities across animation studios, advertising agencies, and press redaction teams. He demonstrates proficiency in both Mac and PC platforms for digital painting tasks.
Background in Animation
Montiel has extensive experience in the animation industry, having worked with various studios. His career includes positions at Studio Redfrog, where he served as a Background Designer and Props Designer in 2011 and again as a Background Designer and Illustrator in 2014. He also worked at Marza Animation Planet Inc. as an Image Board Artist in 2012, and at Nickelodeon Animation Studio as a Concept Artist in 2014. His background includes roles at Ankama, where he worked as a Concept Artist, Background Director, and Layout Designer from 2007 to 2011.
Freelance and Other Roles
In addition to his studio work, Montiel has engaged in freelance projects. He worked as a freelance illustrator for children's and teenager's books at Fleurus Presse in 2011. His freelance experience also includes working with La Deuxième Maison from 2006 to 2009. Montiel has collaborated with various companies, including TBWA and Planet Nemo Animation, where he held roles as an Illustrator and Concept Artist.
Skills in Art Mediums
Montiel possesses a diverse skill set in traditional art mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, conte, ink, and colored pencils. His proficiency in these mediums complements his digital art skills, allowing him to adapt to various artistic requirements in the animation industry.