Yaxaira McNear-Echeverria
United States
Junior
Adobe Photoshop
Fashion Design
Drawing
Visual Development and Background Artist
Biography
My name is Yaxaira and I am a background and visual development artist specializing in environment design.
I began my career as a costume designer in Southern California, before obtaining a BA in Performance Design at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, in Cardiff, Wales. It was there that I developed a passion for animation.
I now work professionally on a freelance basis for various independent animation studios and game companies.
Apart from drawing, I enjoy reading, drinking whiskey, listening to David Bowie, and watching 1970s New Hollywood movies.
Skills
Roles
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Basic
- Basic
- Basic
- Basic
- Basic
Technical Skills
- Advanced
Software
- Advanced
- Basic
Other Skills
- Advanced
- Basic
Work Experience
Present day
Background Designer
Warrior Art Camp (Remote)
Designed a background design asset for Warrior Art Camp’s upcoming compositing for animation class taught by Vesela Stamenova. Worked with Angela Sung to address notes and revisions.
2023 – Present day
Background Designer
INSERT Media Studio (Remote)
Currently working alongside a team of background designers for the upcoming short film "Kamino".
2022 – 2022
Background Artist
Black Block (Remote)
Designed and painted a promotional illustration for an upcoming video game. Worked closely with Art Director Scott McFarlane to develop the illustration from rough comps, to final illustration.
2022 – 2022
Background Artist
Mero Estudio (Remote)
Contributed two background concepts with color variations for the music video "Passion" by Roosevelt ft. Nile Rodgers. Worked closely with the directors to explore the overall style and address notes.
Education
2014 – 2017
BA(Hons) Design for Performance
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Costume Design
Completed a three year curriculum, exploring costume design and making, set design and building, puppetry, prop fabrication, and designing for various school productions.
2012 – 2014
Some college
Fullerton College
Theater Arts
Collaborated with students on college productions, including constructing and designing costumes, working backstage, assisting designers, and learning historical sewing techniques.