I’m Oluwafemi Makinde, an illustrator and artist who enjoys turning ideas into user-friendly visuals for websites, mobile apps, and campaigns. I focus on clear communication, consistent design systems, and approachable character-driven storytelling that works for both usability and brand impact. I’ve contributed across animation, 2D/3D character design, and marketing visuals through remote and international projects, from flash animations for advocacy programs to mobile-focused 3D character work for exercise apps. With tools like Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, and Unity, I love collaborating, iterating quickly, and making visuals that feel engaging, inclusive, and purposeful.

Oluwafemi Makinde

I’m Oluwafemi Makinde, an illustrator and artist who enjoys turning ideas into user-friendly visuals for websites, mobile apps, and campaigns. I focus on clear communication, consistent design systems, and approachable character-driven storytelling that works for both usability and brand impact. I’ve contributed across animation, 2D/3D character design, and marketing visuals through remote and international projects, from flash animations for advocacy programs to mobile-focused 3D character work for exercise apps. With tools like Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, and Unity, I love collaborating, iterating quickly, and making visuals that feel engaging, inclusive, and purposeful.

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I’m Oluwafemi Makinde, an illustrator and artist who enjoys turning ideas into user-friendly visuals for websites, mobile apps, and campaigns. I focus on clear communication, consistent design systems, and approachable character-driven storytelling that works for both usability and brand impact.

I’ve contributed across animation, 2D/3D character design, and marketing visuals through remote and international projects, from flash animations for advocacy programs to mobile-focused 3D character work for exercise apps. With tools like Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, and Unity, I love collaborating, iterating quickly, and making visuals that feel engaging, inclusive, and purposeful.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product and Brand Illustrator at Remote
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed user-centered vector assets for websites and mobile applications, prioritizing usability, accessibility, and visual appeal. Built and maintained design systems to ensure consistent look and feel across brand touchpoints. Focused on translating product goals into clear, helpful visual elements that support user experience.
Flash Animator at PLAN Health & Advocacy & Development Foundation
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Developed characters and storyboard elements for an animation project. Created animation content for a clubfoot sensitization program, helping communicate key messages through engaging visuals and structured storytelling.
2D Illustrator and 3D Artist at Melius Web 3 Project
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Designed and developed a series of unique 2D and 3D characters for Melius web3 initiatives. Created visually striking marketing posters to support promotion and improve audience engagement across campaign materials.
3D Artist at HACKMYRUN
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Modeled a simple character for a mobile application. Rigged the character to support mobility/animation needs for use in an exercise-focused mobile app, enabling interactive character movement for the user experience.
Illustrator at INTERKONTINENTAL
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Created 2D character designs that effectively communicated key messages through visual narratives. Produced illustration concepts aligned with storytelling goals to help audiences understand and connect with the intended theme.
Illustrator at Bathe Clinical College
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Produced illustrations that fostered empathy and understanding of diversity by depicting characters from different backgrounds. Developed visuals for a web project focusing on ethnicity to educate users about cultures, traditions, and mental health experiences across the globe.

Education

Bachelor of art at Federal University of Technology.Akure
January 28, 2018 - November 1, 2022
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) at Federal University of Technology, Akure
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2023

Qualifications

3D models for virtual reality Certificate (Goldsmiths, University of London)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Generative AI (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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    ENTROPY OF THE MIND
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    Faded music cover art
    https://www.behance.net/gallery/135492625/faded-music-visualizer-loop