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Below you will find albums featuring work-for-hire art I have created over my career.
26+ years professional experience as a concept artist, character designer, illustrator, cartoonist, colorist, & more
I have worked in the fields of Comic Books, Promotional Design, Toys, Animation, and have had paintings displayed in galleries.
I am a member of
The Animation Guild, IATSE #839
The Animation Guild, IATSE #839
I am seeking Full-Time Animation work:
• Character/Prop Design (2D/3D)
• Visual Development
• Color Design
• Character/Prop Design (2D/3D)
• Visual Development
• Color Design
I am seeking Freelance work:
• Illustration
• Concept Art
• Comics Illustration
• Illustration
• Concept Art
• Comics Illustration
All equipment & software required is on hand for remote work
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I began working as a Character Designer in the field of Animation starting in 2010. Prior, I had created designs for personal projects, comics, and toys.
I have experience designing for both 2D and 3D projects.
Fright Krewe, DreamWorks (2022-2023), Dragons: The Nine Realms, DreamWorks (2019-2020), Bless the Harts, Titmouse (2020-2021)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon (2011-2016)
I have experience designing for both 2D and 3D projects.
Fright Krewe, DreamWorks (2022-2023), Dragons: The Nine Realms, DreamWorks (2019-2020), Bless the Harts, Titmouse (2020-2021)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon (2011-2016)
Menu Massacre Chef Lincoln Gundy design ©2025 Jose Garibaldi
The Assignment #1.3 Paolo Buffuluddy design & turn in full color. ©2025 Jose Garibaldi josegaribaldi.com
Honey Lou Character Design, Turn & Colors by Jose Garibaldi Art Directed by Peter Markowski Fright Krewe DreamWorks, 2022 josegaribaldi.com
Tiger Claw Character Design & Turn by Jose Garibaldi Art Directed by Irineo Maramba Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Nickelodeon, 2013 josegaribaldi.com
Valaxina Character Design & Turn by Jose Garibaldi Art Directed by Irineo Maramba Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) Nickelodeon, 2014 josegaribaldi.com
Aliens & Chupacabra Character Designs by Jose Garibaldi Art Directed by Martin Kau The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants DreamWorks (Netflix), 2017 josegaribaldi.com
Dog Character Design & Turn by Jose Garibaldi Art Directed by Martin Kau The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants DreamWorks (Netflix), 2017 josegaribaldi.com
For more character designs, CLICK HERE
I have been a professional illustrator in some capacity since 1999. Starting with T-shirt designs, I have created web graphics, posters, magazines, book covers, promotional materials and more in the years since.
MAD Magazine, DC Publishing (2005-2019), Art Lead, Kunoichi, LLC (2008-2010),
Sketchy, Sketchy Group LLC (2021/2024), Trailer Park Boys, Devils Due (2021)
MAD Magazine, DC Publishing (2005-2019), Art Lead, Kunoichi, LLC (2008-2010),
Sketchy, Sketchy Group LLC (2021/2024), Trailer Park Boys, Devils Due (2021)
For more illustration work, CLICK HERE
Some of my favorite drawings are done early on in the production, during the concept stage. I absolutely love the creative process. Much of my free time is spent working on personal creative projects, and I love bringing that energy into professional projects as well!
Fright Krewe, DreamWorks (2022), Dragons: The Nine Realms, DreamWorks (2019-2020), Middlemost Post, Nickelodeon (2019),
The LEGO Movie 2, WB (2015), The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon (2011-2016), Art Lead, Kunoichi, LLC (2008-2010)
Fright Krewe, DreamWorks (2022), Dragons: The Nine Realms, DreamWorks (2019-2020), Middlemost Post, Nickelodeon (2019),
The LEGO Movie 2, WB (2015), The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon (2011-2016), Art Lead, Kunoichi, LLC (2008-2010)
For more vizdev, concept & production art, CLICK HERE
Most of my time in animation focused on Character Design, though I have been tasked with creating designs for props, a few backgrounds, and some illustrations.
Fright Krewe, DreamWorks (2022), The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon (2011-2016), Art Lead, Kunoichi, LLC (2008-2010)
Fright Krewe, DreamWorks (2022), The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon (2011-2016), Art Lead, Kunoichi, LLC (2008-2010)
Sequence Art & Design by Jose Garibaldi "Soleil Decomposing" Fright Krewe Art Directed by Peter Markowski DreamWorks TV, 2022 image ©2025 Jose Garibaldi
For more props, cards & stock footage, CLICK HERE
Art by others colored by me. I take pre-existing, black & white artwork, and add color via Photoshop.
Goosebumps, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Magic Pickle, Scholastic (2007-2024), FoodOne, Jim Mahfood (2003-2023)
Goosebumps, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Magic Pickle, Scholastic (2007-2024), FoodOne, Jim Mahfood (2003-2023)
Earthworms - Bottle Full of Bourbon Line Art by Jim Mahfood Color & Design by Jose Garibaldi created in 2007 josegaribaldi.com ©2007 Jim Mahfood ©2025 Jose Garibaldi
For more color art, CLICK HERE
Comics
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Edgar & Ellen Graphic Novelty: A Comics Collection, Simon & Shuster (2007-2008), Jingle Belle, Oni Press/Dark Horse Comics (2003-2005), Maria's Wedding, Oni Press (2002-2003)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, DreamWorks (2016-2019), Edgar & Ellen Graphic Novelty: A Comics Collection, Simon & Shuster (2007-2008), Jingle Belle, Oni Press/Dark Horse Comics (2003-2005), Maria's Wedding, Oni Press (2002-2003)
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I'd love to hear from you!
I hope you come back soon, as I will be updating regularly.
Jose
I hope you come back soon, as I will be updating regularly.
Jose
