FAQ (Updated September 2023)

Gif taken from a video I animated and directed for the band, You Me and Everyone We Know. Check out my Studio projects tab to see the full video.

How long have you been working as a designer?

I have been working full-time as a designer since 2011. I started out as a graphic designer and illustrator and moved towards motion design and animation in 2015.

Where are you based?

I work out of my home studio based in Los Angeles, CA.

Are you open to new work?

Yes, I am currently open to discussing both full-time or freelance opportunities.(updated sept 2023)

What are you currently working on?

Currently, I am open for new opportunities. Previously, I managed and designed for an in-house creative team at Paramount (formerly CBS, ViacomCBS). I also manage and design for my freelance studio (Studio Escañuelas) where I have worked with companies like Zapier and ConvertKit.

What skills do you have as a CREATIVE?

I dabble in a lot of creative skills. Here are a few:

graphic design, motion design, digital design, animation, illustration, 3D design, AR design, social media design, art direction, creative direction, branding, logo design, design leadership and mentorship, management, photography, photo editing, layout, good vibes, copy editing, music engineering, song writing, voice over work and recording.

What programs do you use?

My two main loves are Photoshop and After Effects. But I am also very proficient in Illustrator, Cinema 4D, Figma, Lightroom, Premiere, Spark AR, and Procreate.

For my music and audio projects I use Protools and Reason.

What equipment do you use?

I work off both PC and Mac computers. I also use my Wacom tablet when working on design. For illustration, I use my iPad and Apple Pencil with Procreate.

For audio, I use a Warm Audio WA-251 for most of my vocal recordings.

For my film photos, I use a Canon Rebel EOS K2 and for digital, I use a Canon EOS Rebel T5 DSLR.

May I see you resume?

Of course, shoot me an email at michael[dot]escanuelas[at]gmail[dot]com and I’ll send it over.

What is your rate?

Another great question! My rate varies depending on the project and the type of design. Hit me up through my email and we can talk prices!

Who is Bruno?

Bruno is a good boy and he is my dog.