I am Karen Kutame Selasie, a passionate multimedia artist based in Accra, Ghana. With extensive experience in visual development, illustration, character design, and animation, I enjoy creating compelling stories and visuals that resonate across various media including books, animation, and social campaigns. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, animation tools like Blender Grease Pencil, and various illustration software, and I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and technical skills. Throughout my career, I have contributed to numerous animation projects, social media campaigns, and children's books, successfully combining artistic vision with strong content creation and storyboard expertise. I am enthusiastic about continuing to develop my craft and collaborating on innovative projects that inspire and engage diverse audiences.

Karen Kutame Selasie

I am Karen Kutame Selasie, a passionate multimedia artist based in Accra, Ghana. With extensive experience in visual development, illustration, character design, and animation, I enjoy creating compelling stories and visuals that resonate across various media including books, animation, and social campaigns. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, animation tools like Blender Grease Pencil, and various illustration software, and I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and technical skills. Throughout my career, I have contributed to numerous animation projects, social media campaigns, and children's books, successfully combining artistic vision with strong content creation and storyboard expertise. I am enthusiastic about continuing to develop my craft and collaborating on innovative projects that inspire and engage diverse audiences.

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I am Karen Kutame Selasie, a passionate multimedia artist based in Accra, Ghana. With extensive experience in visual development, illustration, character design, and animation, I enjoy creating compelling stories and visuals that resonate across various media including books, animation, and social campaigns. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, animation tools like Blender Grease Pencil, and various illustration software, and I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and technical skills.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to numerous animation projects, social media campaigns, and children’s books, successfully combining artistic vision with strong content creation and storyboard expertise. I am enthusiastic about continuing to develop my craft and collaborating on innovative projects that inspire and engage diverse audiences.

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Work Experience

Visual Development and Background Artist at Smartline Publishers Ltd
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designed color keys, character designs, and concept art for two animation projects, Besiwa’s Scary Adventures and Ayuda. Created over 145 background and prop illustrations for animation pipelines. Produced compelling storyboards that aligned with the animation narratives or scripts. Contributed to inking and coloring 30% of animated frames.
Senior Illustrator and Character Designer at Kloud 9 Studios
July 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Led the design and refinement of characters for books, social media, and games. Illustrated 18 polished comic panels for LOLGH's online campaign. Contributed 50% to the illustration of the children's book, Gyedie Tales.
Communication Officer at Sustainable Energy Service Centre (SESC)
September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Curated web content and improved engagement by 70%. Enhanced the centre's visibility by developing promotional materials, including documentaries, brochures, and posters. Authored and disseminated articles across SESC social media platforms.
Illustrator at Wise Ant Publications
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Executed illustrations for the book Nursery Ant: Our World and Our People for Nursery 2.
Illustrator at Bra nfluenzas
February 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Illustrated Kwame the Lion Boy achieving a 4.9-star Amazon rating. Created all illustrations for the children’s book Sankofa.
Graphic Designer (Intern) at TV3 and Akomfa fm
December 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Assisted with visual design for social and TV media content. Edited 40% of audio-visual content for on-air use. Designed promotional materials including flyers, mock-ups, and headlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022

Qualifications

UNESCO & Triggerfish Animation Art Lab Certificate of Attendance
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025
UNESCO & Women@Dior Mentorship & Education Programme Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Certificate of Honour for serving as Women’s Commissioner Graphic Arts Students Association (GASA)
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization