Based in British Columbia, Canada, Ayla is an industry professional with over 10 years of experience, primarily in 2D episodic productions. Her roles have ranged across departments, but her primary expertise is in Production, with a focus on the technical.

I'm a Puerto Rican 2D animator and artsy human who's been working in the industry for almost 10 years. During my career, I've gotten to work on every step of the animation pipeline, which has helped me tremendously in my current role as animation director at Apeship Studios. Everything I've learned since my undergrad studies in painting, has contributed to the work I do now. So for every new experience, class, skill, art-related or not, I've gained a puzzle piece that has made me the artist I am today! I would describe my work and experience in animation as a buffet of exciting creations that have all helped me grow and meet amazing people.

I have been involved with animation for 27 years. In 2010, I set up my own company, Creatvtoon Studio and started creating and running my own 2D animation series called “Zero Hero” and followed by another potential 3-minute slapstick-comedy series called “The Adventures of Laok Paok & Ulam”. In 2016, I was involved in the short animated series LEGO STAR WARS “The Force Awakens” as an Animation Consultant. In addition, throughout 2012 to mid-2019, I was involved as a Animation Director for the 3D series called ‘Buzzy Bee’ with Lion Rock Ventures and followed by the 3D animated series ‘Truck Town’ produced by NELVANA Production as Animation Supervisor and 2D Effects Supervisor (Toon Boom Harmony), then continued as Animatic & Storyboard Supervisor for a short animated series called ‘Astrolology’ under the Lemon Sky Animation & Games ’studio.