Senior Motion Designer & Art Director · Chile

Motion, 3D and visual direction for creative projects.

Art direction, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation and VFX for brands, agencies, production companies, institutions and musicians, in Chile and worldwide.

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Showreel

A selection of motion, 3D, VFX and visual direction.

Showreel Esteban Bustos

Clients, funds & institutions

Dirty HeadsCanadian PacificBimtoolKuzeFestFondart NacionalFondo AudiovisualGAMCentro Cultural Estación MapochoMercado Puerto

Process

How I work

Conversation & diagnosis

We define the goal, the audience and the tone. What needs to move, and why.

Planning

We turn the brief into a clear roadmap: scope, deliverables, timeline and approval points. When needed, we define the script, storyboard or animatic before production begins.

Visual direction

Moodboards, styleframes and concept. The look is approved before animation starts.

Production & post

Animation, 3D, VFX and compositing. Partial deliveries so we can iterate early.

Delivery

Masters in every format you need: campaign, social, screen or stage.

About

I am Esteban Bustos, a Chilean creative director and visual artist. I work at the intersection of motion design, 3D and art direction, with a visual universe shaped by the landscapes, myths and native cultures of the southern hemisphere.

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Frequently asked questions

How does a project with you start?

With a conversation: you tell me the goal, the audience and your references. I reply with an approach, estimated timeline and a quote.

Do you work with clients outside Chile?

Yes. I work remotely with brands, agencies and musicians in Chile and abroad, in Spanish and English.

What do you need for a quote?

The goal of the piece, estimated duration, delivery formats, visual references if you have them, and your ideal date. With that I can give you a clear estimate.

Do you only animate or also direct?

Both. I can execute within an existing direction, or take charge of the concept, art direction and the full visual system from start to finish.

What motion graphics services do you offer?

2D animation, kinetic typography, social loops, campaign and launch pieces, explainers and animated templates for ongoing production. All with dedicated art direction.

Do you do 3D animation and CGI for products?

Yes. I cover the full 3D animation pipeline: modeling, look development, lighting, rendering and 3D product animation for brands, campaigns and music.

Do you offer logo animation and motion branding?

Yes: logo reveals, stingers, animated brand identities and motion toolkits so your brand looks consistent on every screen and every piece.

Do you cover VFX and post-production?

Yes: compositing, tracking, cleanup, CG integration and audiovisual finishing for music videos, campaigns and brand films.

Let's build your next project.

Tell me what needs to move: a brand, a song, a campaign or an idea.

Let's talk about a project