I am YEMI LAWRENCE AYINLA, a 2D animator with a strong background in traditional art, digital illustration, and animation. I love storytelling, character design, and motion graphics, and I’m proficient with Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through engaging visuals and culturally rich narratives. I work well independently and as part of a team in fast-paced production settings, delivering cohesive stories and polished animations from concept to final delivery.

YEMI LAWRENCE AYINLA

I am YEMI LAWRENCE AYINLA, a 2D animator with a strong background in traditional art, digital illustration, and animation. I love storytelling, character design, and motion graphics, and I’m proficient with Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through engaging visuals and culturally rich narratives. I work well independently and as part of a team in fast-paced production settings, delivering cohesive stories and polished animations from concept to final delivery.

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I am YEMI LAWRENCE AYINLA, a 2D animator with a strong background in traditional art, digital illustration, and animation. I love storytelling, character design, and motion graphics, and I’m proficient with Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through engaging visuals and culturally rich narratives. I work well independently and as part of a team in fast-paced production settings, delivering cohesive stories and polished animations from concept to final delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator & Illustrator at Artrhymes Studio
January 1, 2020 - November 2, 2025
Created animated explainer videos, short films, and promotional clips; designed characters, backgrounds, and assets for 2D animated content; collaborated with scriptwriters and voiceover artists to produce cohesive and impactful stories; edited and composited animations using After Effects and Premiere Pro; managed multiple creative projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring timely completion.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Lantern Publication Company
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Produced illustrations for educational books, storybooks, and visual content; designed book covers, infographics, and page layouts with strong attention to visual clarity and engagement; worked closely with editors and authors to align visual output with textual content.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Lantern Publication Company
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Produced illustrations for educational books, storybooks, and visual content. Designed book covers, infographics, and page layouts with strong attention to visual clarity and engagement. Worked closely with editors and authors to align visual output with textual content.

Education

B.A. Fine Art (Painting) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
B.A. Fine Art (Painting) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Associate (Visual Design using Photoshop)
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Online Course: 2D Animation in Toon Boom or Adobe Animate
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Motion Graphics Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Adobe Certified Associate (Visual Design using Photoshop)
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025
Online Course: 2D Animation in Toon Boom or Adobe Animate
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025
Motion Graphics Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services