ILLUSTRATOR. CHARACTER DESIGNER. ANIMATOR.
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Hi,
I'm Joseph. I specialize in character design, illustration, & animation across the design, gaming, & animation industry.
My biggest highlight is working as a Character Animator for the DuckTales reboot, & doing the work I've loved since middle school—illustration, character & concept design.
My strength is I'm versatile in art style & great at understanding details needed to make characters, animation, scenes, & expressions reflect their intent.
My personal ambition is to be a dependable provider for my family through the craft I love, making me a dedicated & reliable teammate on every project.
Resume:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1phEkvz8ImsoKmZNcByK1wlmd-V0vZl8o/view?usp=sharing
Nov 2023 -current
Deliver brand-specific illustration assets including marketing graphics, custom logos, and infographics tailored to client needs.
Design characters, mascots, and other needed illustrations optimized for animation, gaming, digital and print production.
Recreate and upscale visual assets via digital vector and pixel workflows.
Freelance Concept Artist (Fiverr Marketplace)
May 2020 -May 2026
Designed characters, costumes, and props as an independent contractor based on diverse global client briefs.
Produced character turnaround sheets and expression sheets to maintain continuity for clients' characters.
Adapted workflows across varied creative aesthetics for gaming, animation, digital and print.
Animator (Run Rabbit Run Cocktail Bar)
Apr 2023 -May 2023 (Project-Based)
Handled the ideation and execution of campaign animation for the company's 5th-year anniversary event.
Lead Social Media Creative (Tea Bliss)
May 2021 -May 2022 (Contract)
Planned and executed the social media campaign timeline spanning from initial brand launch to major milestones.
Led the ideation and execution of marketing graphics, animations, and brand assets.
Designed printed brand materials beyond digital social feeds, including local posters, signage, and flyers.
Package Designer (Run Rabbit Run Cocktail Bar)
May 2021 -Jun 2021 (project-Based)
Collaborated alongside marketing team to conceptualize product packaging art directions and project rollout schedules.
Managed technical file setups, layout grids, and print-ready production specifications.
Created realistic digital product mockups, label designs, and presentation layouts.
2D Character Animator (Snipple Animation Studios Inc.)
Feb 2017 -Apr 2020
Animated characters for major international broadcast titles including DuckTales and Wacky Races.
Commended by directors for meeting high-velocity output quotas and model standards within 1 year of tenure.
Lead Character Artist (Definite Gaming)
Jul 2018 -Oct 2018 (Contract)
Designed and illustrated key in-game character assets for a dedicated digital title.
Visual Merchandising Specialist (Robinsons Specialty Stores, Inc.)
Nov 2012 -Jul 2015
Designed and managed all graphics for nationwide in-store window displays, retail floor layouts, and print collaterals.
Led branch execution of visual guidelines and trained store operations teams.
Partnered with international brand principals to align local retail rollout strategies and compile performance reports.
Junior Designer (Fil-Pacific Apparel Corporation)
Sep 2011 -Feb 2012
Developed commercial uniform concepts, product mock-ups, and precise manufacturing spec sheets.
2007-2011
College of Fine Arts and Design Major in Advertising Arts
