Mauricio Acevedo
About Mauricio Acevedo
Mauricio Acevedo is a UX Analyst with over 13 years of experience in concept art and illustration across various media, including video games and advertisements. He has held multiple roles in design and animation, working for notable companies in Colombia and has advanced academic qualifications in UX design and leadership.
Current Role at Pragma
Mauricio Acevedo has been working as a UX Analyst at Pragma since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in user experience design to develop solutions that enhance user interaction and engagement. His work involves analyzing user needs and behaviors to create effective designs that meet client requirements.
Previous Experience in Design and Animation
Mauricio has a diverse background in design and animation. He worked at euno as a web designer and graphic designer from 2014 to 2018, and later served as an Art Director at the same company from 2021 to 2022. His freelance work includes roles as a Storyboard Artist and Illustrator at Metro Studio from 2019 to 2020, and as a Storyboard Artist and Animator at Grey Group from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as an Illustrator and Animator at McCann from 2013 to 2020.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Mauricio Acevedo has a solid educational foundation in design and technology. He studied Graphic Design at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, earning his degree from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education with a Diplomatura in Liderazgo Empresarial from UNIR - La Universidad en Internet in 2021, and a Master's degree in UX Design from the same institution from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he studied Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at Pipeline Studios in 2014.
Skills in Digital Art and Storytelling
Mauricio combines 2D digital painting and 3D sculpting-modeling to create projects that emphasize storytelling. His expertise spans over 13 years as a Concept Artist and Illustrator, focusing on video games, advertisements, and films. He is skilled in mixing storytelling with concept design, allowing him to create adaptive solutions tailored to client needs.
Work History Overview
Throughout his career, Mauricio has accumulated significant experience in various roles related to design and animation. His work history includes positions at DDB Colombia as a Graphic Designer and Web Designer from 2012 to 2013, and multiple freelance roles that showcase his versatility in the creative industry. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the design process across different mediums.