Melany Altuna is a Los Angeles based Visual Development Artist dedicated to character design. Combining a background in illustration with a keen eye for costuming, she crafts compelling, story-driven designs for television and film.
A ten-year veteran of the animation industry, Melany has spent her career at leading studios like WB Animation, Disney TVA, and Nick Jr. She is proud to work alongside the creators of the animated classics that first sparked her passion for the craft.
Melany’s creativity is fueled by life offline. From hand-building ceramics to sketching in Los Angeles coffee shops, she prioritizes the tactile and the communal. By finding balance through nature and shared creative spaces, she brings a genuine sense of heart and humanity to everything she designs.
