Michael chibueze
Character Designer/ Illustrator/ 2D Artist/ Concept Artist/Digital Artist
London,England
Summary
Proficient Character Designer/ Illustrator/ Concept Artist/ 2D artist knowledgeable about Character designs, Digital Illustration, Marketing materials, Digital Software's, Story boarding, line art and colour Demonstrated success at providing complete creative services to corporate and commissioned clients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational, communicational skills eager to secure entry-level Graphic designer, Illustration and all creative position. Ready to learn and help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Upbeat Concept Artist offering excellent skills in 2D imaging and illustrations. Pursuing a similar position where an individual with creative and modern understanding would be a great asset.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Concept Artist / Character Designer
Adventurous Minds Studios
London, ENG
11.2022 - Current
- Brainstormed different ideas and images for new Character concept for Manga/Comic Behlo concept.
- Worked with art director and other artists to better understand project scope.
- Generated prototypes to pitch to creators for new Manga/Comic.
- Used Procreate and to develop product mock-ups and prototype designs.
- Conceptualized and developed Illustrative products for creator, and using photoshop/ Procreate.
- Created high resolution 2D images and illustrations
Colourist/ 2D animation
Adventurous Minds Studios
London, ENG
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated effectively with clients to establish expectations and desires for colour treatment.
- Built upon existing 2D animation to Colour over using Clip Studio Paint.
- Received one to one Training With senior 2D animators and creators on Clip Studio.
Commissioned Artist
WHENSHESPEAKS
London, United Kingdom
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Determined which designs would look best on different social platforms
- Applied learned colour theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth
- Produced computer-generated artwork for use Logo Re-Design
- Devised illustrations, considering customer specifications, company standards, and preferable colour
- Used Photoshop to create custom images for use in client's marketing campaigns.
Fashion Illustrator
Pc LDN
London, England
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked closely with suppliers to source new, in-demand reads for a popular, ever-growing library catalogue
- Utilized [ line art] and [ blending] skills, to enhance effective, and well-defined illustrations
- Demonstrated excellent levels of photoshop knowledge to carry out illustration tasks quickly and efficiently
- Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
- Used Photoshop design program to create images for use in diverse clients' marketing campaigns.
Graphic Novelist
IRA JACKSON
London, United Kingdom
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Applied learned colour theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth
- Devised illustrations, considering customer specifications, company standards, and preferred formulas
- Brainstormed with marketing and creator to create high-quality images and illustrations for specific projects
- Gathered data from different content channels and used the information to create graphics, cartoons, and illustrations to support the company's mission
- Implemented internal tools and procedures to meet technical requirements
- Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all illustration projects.
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
- Used Procreate/Phototshop to create images and layouts for multiple projects.
Album Designer WHENSHESPEAKS
London
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Established consistent visual direction for illustration and lighting effects
- Implemented internal tools and procedures to meet technical requirements
- Developed strong working knowledge of photoshop to enable early identification of potential issues
- Determined which designs would look best on different decoration techniques, including screen print, embroidery, ads, and more
- Applied learned colour theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth
- 2022- Project
- I started the Queen mother project in university which I used as my final piece
- I created a picture book followed with a series of illustrated prints
- The project is based on the injustice and miss representation of African history for the people of Benin Kingdom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustartion
University of East London
england 10.2018 - 09.2022
High School Diploma - Media studies / Media communication
Christ The King (Sidcup)
Sidcup, BEX 09.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop)Adobe Photoshop, InDesignProcreateAfter effectHighly organizedTraditional illustrationEfficiencyWorks well with groupsCustomer service
Developing concepts
Artistic abilities
Conceptual design
Collaborating with designers
Vectorwork Designer
Artistic skill
Character Design
Customer relationships
Digital illustration
Visual storytelling
Digital imagery
Illustration
2D and 3D modelling
Adobe Creative Suite
Image manipulation
Character and background development
Timeline
Concept Artist / Character Designer
Adventurous Minds Studios
11.2022 - Current
Colourist/ 2D animation
Adventurous Minds Studios
05.2022 - 07.2023
Commissioned Artist
WHENSHESPEAKS
07.2021 - 07.2021
Graphic Novelist
IRA JACKSON
03.2021 - 04.2021
Album Designer WHENSHESPEAKS
11.2020 - 01.2021
Fashion Illustrator
Pc LDN
03.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Illustartion
University of East London
10.2018 - 09.2022
High School Diploma - Media studies / Media communication
Christ The King (Sidcup)
09.2015 - 05.2018
Custom
- First Class Degree (Illustration) (2022)
- Recognized by management for WhenSheSpeaks projects delivering outstanding Illustrations
- The first winner of the GUAP X DOCMARTIENS Funding competition, published on their Instagram page
- Creative Illustration Prints Exhibited at the Victoria And Albert Museum (2022)
- Created my first professional Book on Afrofuturism and the Benin Kingdom (2022)
- Numerus amount of commissions completed
- Fashion week model (2022)
- Jack Patchy awarded (2015)