Hi there! I'm Sifa (see-fah), an Atlanta-based artist who pivoted from a successful career in graphic design and branding to follow a passion for animation as a character and concept artist. I create vibrant, iconic characters that fuel storytelling and capture the viewer's imagination. My strengths are my boundless enthusiasm, quick learning, and a relentless drive to solve complex problems. I thrive on collaboration and continually expand my toolkit to bring bold worlds and memorable characters to life.

Sifa (see-fah)

Hi there! I'm Sifa (see-fah), an Atlanta-based artist who pivoted from a successful career in graphic design and branding to follow a passion for animation as a character and concept artist. I create vibrant, iconic characters that fuel storytelling and capture the viewer's imagination. My strengths are my boundless enthusiasm, quick learning, and a relentless drive to solve complex problems. I thrive on collaboration and continually expand my toolkit to bring bold worlds and memorable characters to life.

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Hi there! I’m Sifa (see-fah), an Atlanta-based artist who pivoted from a successful career in graphic design and branding to follow a passion for animation as a character and concept artist. I create vibrant, iconic characters that fuel storytelling and capture the viewer’s imagination.

My strengths are my boundless enthusiasm, quick learning, and a relentless drive to solve complex problems. I thrive on collaboration and continually expand my toolkit to bring bold worlds and memorable characters to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Minuteman Press
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Developed branding and promotional print collateral; designed color palettes and production-ready artwork; supported customer service and production teams across client projects.
Graphic Designer at A2 Screenprinting
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Designed branding assets and screenprint graphics; collaborated with clients on art direction and visual development for apparel and promotional items.
Lead Designer at Booster Gear
January 1, 2018 - Present
Led a team of graphic designers; produced over 6,000 apparel graphics yearly; streamlined intake processes, improved cross-team communication, and tracked design metrics. Contributed to color direction for animation projects and generated concepts for digital assets and costume design concepts.
Character Designer (Early Development) at Humanity Dawn Project
January 1, 2021 - Present
Brought in to create visuals for two villains in a cyberpunk animation; collaborated on character concepts, costume design, and expressive visuals.
Character Designer at Wild Goat Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Joined an indie animation to design iconic characters for a comedic short about gladiator pinatas; developed overall design style, the title character, and the main cast with vibrant expressions, dynamic poses, color palettes, and turnaround sheets.
Lead Designer at A2 Screenprinting
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led design efforts including branding, promo design, and screenprint design; coordinated with production teams to ensure color and typography alignment.
Graphic Designer at Booster Gear
January 1, 2018 - Present
Managed design workflow and produced apparel graphics; supported branding, color palettes, and social assets; collaborated with production and sales teams.
Graphic Design Manager at Booster Gear
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led a team of graphic designers, streamlined intake process, and oversaw over 6,000 apparel graphics annually; later promoted to leadership role.
Color Designer at NDA Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Color design & promotion work for an NDA project.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Lycoming College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BA of Arts in Graphic Design & Photography at Lycoming College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Character & Costume Design Mentorship
January 1, 2025 - May 5, 2026
Character Development Mentorship
January 1, 2025 - May 5, 2026
Character & Costume Design Mentorship
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Character Development Mentorship
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other