I’m Moneke Gabriel, an intuitive artist with 8+ years of experience exploring minimalism, structure, and aesthetics across digital illustration, graphic design, and animation. I enjoy turning ideas into clean, story-driven visuals—whether that’s character design, poster and flyer work, or webcomic and comic book illustration with a strong sense of composition and mood. I’ve worked across multimedia and branding spaces, supporting storyboards, coloring, art production, and content creation while also collaborating with other departments to help projects move smoothly. I’m especially drawn to visual storytelling—through African literature adaptations, photography events, and cinematography—alongside interests like art, music, food, cooking, basketball, and combat sports.

Moneke Gabriel

I’m Moneke Gabriel, an intuitive artist with 8+ years of experience exploring minimalism, structure, and aesthetics across digital illustration, graphic design, and animation. I enjoy turning ideas into clean, story-driven visuals—whether that’s character design, poster and flyer work, or webcomic and comic book illustration with a strong sense of composition and mood. I’ve worked across multimedia and branding spaces, supporting storyboards, coloring, art production, and content creation while also collaborating with other departments to help projects move smoothly. I’m especially drawn to visual storytelling—through African literature adaptations, photography events, and cinematography—alongside interests like art, music, food, cooking, basketball, and combat sports.

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I’m Moneke Gabriel, an intuitive artist with 8+ years of experience exploring minimalism, structure, and aesthetics across digital illustration, graphic design, and animation. I enjoy turning ideas into clean, story-driven visuals—whether that’s character design, poster and flyer work, or webcomic and comic book illustration with a strong sense of composition and mood.

I’ve worked across multimedia and branding spaces, supporting storyboards, coloring, art production, and content creation while also collaborating with other departments to help projects move smoothly. I’m especially drawn to visual storytelling—through African literature adaptations, photography events, and cinematography—alongside interests like art, music, food, cooking, basketball, and combat sports.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

In-House Illustrator & Designer at The Umuada Productions
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Assisted in planning, storyboards, illustration and coloring of The Umuada’s first graphic novel production titled “Daddy Don't Strike the Match” written by Flora Nwapa. Handled the art production for the first issue of the web comic series titled, “The NYSC Chronicles” inspired by G Hephzibah. Also supported other departments with illustration and design needs.
Art Director at NERD OPERATIONS (NERDOPS)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Helped establish a proper workflow that served both the company and its clients. Contributed creative ideas for the company’s startup advertising campaigns, supporting branding and advertising strategy work in an agency environment.
Art Director at NERD OPS (NERDOPS)
January 1, 2020 - August 8, 2022
Assisted in establishing a proper workflow that serves both the company and clients. Drafted ideas for startup ad campaigns.
Pioneering Member (Photography Festival Team) at Artmosphere
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Hosted two successful photography festivals in the University of Nigeria. Participated in the creative process for the events and supported planning and hosting activities. Helped create festival props and booths, and designed posters, flyers, stickers, tags, and related event graphics.
Pioneering Member at Artmosphere
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Pioneering member of the Artmosphere team who hosted two successful photography festivals at the University of Nigeria; participated in the creative process and helped plan props, booths, and promotional materials.
Intern at Connect Nigeria
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Assisted the company’s media team in tending to client needs and projects; polished Public Relations and technical skills.
Freelance Artist / Consultant
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided freelance illustration and design support to companies and projects over multiple years.
Freelance Artist at Various Clients
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelancing and consulting for companies across multiple projects.
Art Director at Bison Studios
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in establishing a proper workflow and contributed to character design & comic book illustration.

Education

B.A. in Fine & Applied Arts at University of Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
B.A. in Fine & Applied Arts at University of Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

NYSC Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
NYSC Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
NYSC Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education