Hi, I'm Joshua Antia, a Lagos-based illustrator specializing in game art and comic book visuals. I bring an engineering mindset to creative work, blending technical problem-solving with vibrant character design and storytelling. Over the past few years I have led art for mobile games at PelzStudioLabs, contributed to independent projects like EcoDash and Africa's Very Own, and created children’s book illustrations for independent authors. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, and surface texturing, and I enjoy collaborating with studios and authors to turn ideas into polished visuals.

Joshua Antia

Hi, I'm Joshua Antia, a Lagos-based illustrator specializing in game art and comic book visuals. I bring an engineering mindset to creative work, blending technical problem-solving with vibrant character design and storytelling. Over the past few years I have led art for mobile games at PelzStudioLabs, contributed to independent projects like EcoDash and Africa's Very Own, and created children’s book illustrations for independent authors. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, and surface texturing, and I enjoy collaborating with studios and authors to turn ideas into polished visuals.

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Hi, I’m Joshua Antia, a Lagos-based illustrator specializing in game art and comic book visuals. I bring an engineering mindset to creative work, blending technical problem-solving with vibrant character design and storytelling.

Over the past few years I have led art for mobile games at PelzStudioLabs, contributed to independent projects like EcoDash and Africa’s Very Own, and created children’s book illustrations for independent authors. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, and surface texturing, and I enjoy collaborating with studios and authors to turn ideas into polished visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Book Illustration and Comic Illustration at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked for over 5 years with independent creators across multiple industries, including gaming, music, book illustration and publications. Engaged in remote freelancing on platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. Maintained a 5-star rating with numerous positive reviews.
Lead Character and Concept Artist at PelzStudioLabs
February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led as the lead artist for a startup mobile game company, overseeing character design, concept art direction, and visual consistency across the project.
Technology Job Simulation at Deloitte Australia (Forage)
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Completed a job simulation on the Forage platform involving development and coding tasks; demonstrated problem solving and project familiarity.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at University of Uyo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Gesture Drawing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Quick Poses
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
QuickPoses Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education