About Johel Rivera

 

https://www.johelrivera.com/contact

/ Ho-El Rih-VAIR-ruh / 

Born in Costa Rica, the land of Sloths, I now call Vancouver, Canada, my home. I hold degrees in Sequential Arts and 2D Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design, 3D Digital Animation and Architecture studies from my time back Home.

I work as an Art Director on Marvel projects, including "What If...? Season 2" and "Marvel Zombies" with Stellar Creative. Previously, I designed for Feature Films at Cinesite Vancouver. I am also an instructor of Design at Langara College in Vancouver. Former Background Lead at Atomic Cartoons for Last Kids on Earth, Background Artist and AFX artist for Carmen SanDiego with Wildbrain, and a Compositing Artist for MLP the Movie

I've also freelanced for several global projects, contributing to Character Design, Concept and Early Visual development for upcoming shows and games. I'm an illustrator and painter for custom work, spanning mural art, physical media commissioned paintings, books, comics, and covers. 

Mentoring and teaching hold a special place in my heart, and I firmly believe in the motto, "Be the mentor you wish you had." Please feel free to reach out if you ever need help. Pura Vida!