Hi, I’m Jaried — but please, call me Jef!

Since I can remember, doodling has been my way of processing life — from the absurd to the heartfelt. I’ve always been a walking cartoon, using animation to stretch reality and turn fleeting moments into worlds of their own.

I’m a NYC-based freelance 2D animator who blends traditional techniques with bold, contemporary design. With 5 years of experience bringing stories to life for musicians, producers, and artists, I specialize in crafting animations as unique as the sounds they move with.

My work lives at the intersection of humor, emotion, and surrealism — I create to cope, to dream, and to invite others to see life through a more playful lens. Always open to collaboration and new worlds to build.