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Hello, I'm Danni J'Nai, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I collaborate with clients to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, maintain brand consistency, and deliver high-quality work across digital and print media. I lead cross-functional teams, optimize creative operations, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. My passion is crafting visuals that tell compelling stories and help brands grow.…Hello, I'm Danni J'Nai, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I collaborate with clients to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, maintain brand consistency, and deliver high-quality work across digital and print media. I lead cross-functional teams, optimize creative operations, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. My passion is crafting visuals that tell compelling stories and help brands grow.

Danni J'Nai

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Character Designer, +2

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Hello, I'm Danni J'Nai, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I collaborate with clients to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, maintain brand consistency, and deliver high-quality work across digital and print media. I lead cross-functional teams, optimize creative operations, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. My passion is crafting visuals that tell compelling stories and help brands grow.…Hello, I'm Danni J'Nai, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I collaborate with clients to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, maintain brand consistency, and deliver high-quality work across digital and print media. I lead cross-functional teams, optimize creative operations, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. My passion is crafting visuals that tell compelling stories and help brands grow.

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Hello, I’m Danni J’Nai, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I collaborate with clients to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, maintain brand consistency, and deliver high-quality work across digital and print media.

I lead cross-functional teams, optimize creative operations, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. My passion is crafting visuals that tell compelling stories and help brands grow.

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Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Operations Director at Danni J’nai Creative Work

May 1, 2017 - Present

Founded and directed a cross-functional team of 30+ artists and freelancers across multiple projects. Implemented operational workflows, project management systems, and asset organization. Coordinated production schedules, delegated assignments, tracked deliverables, and ensured timely completion of creative assets. Led onboarding, feedback management, quality control, and cross-department collaboration; aligned project goals, brand identity, and visual strategy with business objectives.

Creative Director & Art Director at Village Media Productions

April 1, 2026 - Present

Designed original characters and directed visual storytelling across production pipelines; delivered high-quality design assets under tight deadlines; ensured brand consistency and visual fidelity across media.

Creative Director & Art Director at Collective Casting

March 1, 2026 - Present

Designing characters and art directing storyboards for an unannounced animated project; supporting development of a 3D animated teaser through visual development and creative direction; collaborating across production teams to ensure cohesive character design and cinematic storytelling.

Freelance Character Designer & Art Director at Shadow Machine

October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Designed and refined character visuals for an unannounced TV show; established key visual elements that defined character personalities and roles; worked closely with project leads to ensure character designs were in line with the show’s narrative and artistic direction. Delivered high-quality design assets on tight deadlines.

Freelance Character Designer & Art Director at Martian Blueberry

June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Developed and illustrated a range of character designs, utilizing both reference materials and imaginative concepts to create unique and memorable visuals; collaborated with creative teams to refine design elements and ensure coherence with overall project themes and objectives.

Writers Fellowship Participant at Martian Blueberry

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Participated in the Martian Blueberry Writers Fellowship, contributing to story concepts, world-building, and visual storytelling development.

Freelance Illustrator at Martian Blueberry

June 1, 2024 - Present

Provided post-production support; refined design elements; cleaned up, colored, and matched style to existing works; ensured coherence with project themes and objectives.

Intern Graphic Designer at Black Paper Party

May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Managed multiple projects; designed visually compelling graphics for digital and print; developed character designs leveraging reference materials and imagination; applied perspective techniques.

Freelance Illustrator at Black Paper Party

May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Created and illustrated a range of character designs; collaborated with teams to refine design elements; ensured coherence with project themes and objectives; delivered visuals on schedule.

Graphic Design Intern at SodexoMAGIC Marketing

January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020

Collaborated with marketing team on project concepts; determined voice and messaging for marketing materials for youth market; developed character illustrations, logos, flyers, and other graphics; created visualizations to convey messaging; presented designs to stakeholders.

Graphic Design Freelancer at MFHA- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Created graphics such as flyers, banners, brand guides and other graphics; focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion education for the food and hospitality industry; selected colors, fonts, images, and layout; delivered visuals with messaging guidance.

Graphic Design Freelancer at Atlantic Records

February 1, 2024 - Present

Developed cover art for confidential artist; created visual assets for marketing and promotion.