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Hi, I’m Napapha (Paula) Koller, a multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller based in Savannah. I’m currently completing my BFA in Illustration at SCAD, with a focus on Animated Illustration and Publication Design. I love turning abstract ideas into expressive visuals that engage and inform. From client commissions to game-art direction and motion design, I thrive at the intersection of illustration, narrative, and design. I’m known for clear communication, reliable project management, and a collaborative approach that brings teams and concepts to life.…Hi, I’m Napapha (Paula) Koller, a multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller based in Savannah. I’m currently completing my BFA in Illustration at SCAD, with a focus on Animated Illustration and Publication Design. I love turning abstract ideas into expressive visuals that engage and inform. From client commissions to game-art direction and motion design, I thrive at the intersection of illustration, narrative, and design. I’m known for clear communication, reliable project management, and a collaborative approach that brings teams and concepts to life.

Napapha (Paula) Koller

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Hi, I’m Napapha (Paula) Koller, a multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller based in Savannah. I’m currently completing my BFA in Illustration at SCAD, with a focus on Animated Illustration and Publication Design. I love turning abstract ideas into expressive visuals that engage and inform. From client commissions to game-art direction and motion design, I thrive at the intersection of illustration, narrative, and design. I’m known for clear communication, reliable project management, and a collaborative approach that brings teams and concepts to life.…Hi, I’m Napapha (Paula) Koller, a multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller based in Savannah. I’m currently completing my BFA in Illustration at SCAD, with a focus on Animated Illustration and Publication Design. I love turning abstract ideas into expressive visuals that engage and inform. From client commissions to game-art direction and motion design, I thrive at the intersection of illustration, narrative, and design. I’m known for clear communication, reliable project management, and a collaborative approach that brings teams and concepts to life.

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Hi, I’m Napapha (Paula) Koller, a multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller based in Savannah. I’m currently completing my BFA in Illustration at SCAD, with a focus on Animated Illustration and Publication Design. I love turning abstract ideas into expressive visuals that engage and inform.

From client commissions to game-art direction and motion design, I thrive at the intersection of illustration, narrative, and design. I’m known for clear communication, reliable project management, and a collaborative approach that brings teams and concepts to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Animation

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Blender

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator (Freelance / Commissions) at Self-employed / Clients

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Worked with clients to translate abstract ideas into visual concepts, managed pricing, and delivered high-quality illustrations on schedule; developed time management and communication skills.

Illustrator at Novel Cover Art for 'Twice told Tales of The Mountain'

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Collaborated with author to define art direction, conceptualized visual storytelling and composition for a novel cover, and managed pricing.

Illustrator at Illustration Expo Artist Alley Booth

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Organized and set up booth, managed print budgets, engaged with artists and customers, developed communication skills.

Art Director, Character Designer, and Assets Designer at The Last Lab (SCAD project)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Art directed and guided team in art direction style; designed and developed characters, assets, environment, and the cover art for the game; coordinated tasks among team members to optimize workflow.

Visual Storyteller and Motion Designer at Parallel World (SCAD project)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Conceptualized visual storytelling and art direction; animated and edited a sequence of a music video; developed motion design skills.

Illustrator at Freelance / Commissions

January 1, 2020 - Present

Worked with clients to translate abstract concepts into finished illustrations, managed project timelines, and set pricing for commissions.

Illustrator at Twice Told Tales of The Mountain (Novel Cover Art)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Collaborated with the author on art direction, concept and composition for novel cover; defined visual storytelling and priced projects accordingly.

Illustration Expo Booth Organizer at Illustration Expo

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Organized and set up artist alley booth; managed print budgets and revenue streams; engaged with artists and attendees to develop communication and sales skills.

Art Director, Character Designer & Assets Designer at SCAD – The Last Lab (Game Design Project)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Art directed and guided team members in art style; designed characters, assets, and environments; produced art cover for the game and coordinated tasks.

Visual Storyteller & Motion Designer at SCAD – Parallel World

January 1, 2025 - Present

Conceptualized the visual story and art direction for a music video; animated and edited a sequence; advanced motion design skills.

Illustrator at Self-employed (Freelance)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025

Collaborated with clients to translate abstract ideas into compelling visuals. Managed project timelines, pricing, and client communications.

Illustrator

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Collaborated with the author to define art direction, concept, and composition for the book cover; Delivered final artwork on schedule and managed pricing.

Exhibitor / Illustrator at Illustration Expo

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Organized booth setup, printed artworks, managed budgets for print illustration works, and engaged with artists and visitors to develop communication skills.

Art Director / Character Designer / Assets Designer at SCAD – The Last Lab (Game Project)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Art directed and guided team in art style; Designed and developed characters, assets, environment, and the art cover for the game; Organized tasks by specialty to improve workflow.

Visual Storyteller / Motion Designer at SCAD – Parallel World

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Conceptualized visual story and art direction; Animated and edited a sequence of a music video; Sharpened motion design skills.

Illustrator (Freelance / Commissions) at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Translated clients' abstract ideas into concrete illustrations; maintained open client communication; delivered high-quality work on schedule and managed pricing.

Illustrator - Novel Cover Art at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Collaborated with author to align art direction; conceptualized visual storytelling and composition for the cover; managed project pricing.

Illustrator – Illustration Expo Artist Alley Booth at Illustration Expo

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Organized and set up the booth; managed print budgets and revenue; engaged with artists and attendees to develop communication skills.

Art Director, Character Designer, Assets Designer at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – The Last Lab

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Art directed and guided team members; designed and developed characters, assets, and environments; produced art cover and coordinated tasks to improve workflow.

Visual Storyteller and Motion Designer at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – Parallel World

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Conceptualized visual story and art direction; animated and edited a sequence for a music video; advanced skills in motion design.