Hi! I'm Randy, a passionate freelance graphic designer and visual artist with a love for both traditional and digital illustration, textile design, and 3D creation. I enjoy sharing my knowledge too, working as an art and multimedia workshop leader for diverse groups including seniors and children. My work spans a variety of creative projects, and teaching allows me to nurture others’ creativity as well. With a strong educational background in graphic communication and arts, along with experience in multimedia training and artistic animation, I find great joy in blending education and creativity. When I’m not working, I’m often exploring artistic festivals or enjoying hobbies like video games, animation cinema, and sports such as football and tennis.

Hi! I'm Randy, a passionate freelance graphic designer and visual artist with a love for both traditional and digital illustration, textile design, and 3D creation. I enjoy sharing my knowledge too, working as an art and multimedia workshop leader for diverse groups including seniors and children. My work spans a variety of creative projects, and teaching allows me to nurture others’ creativity as well. With a strong educational background in graphic communication and arts, along with experience in multimedia training and artistic animation, I find great joy in blending education and creativity. When I’m not working, I’m often exploring artistic festivals or enjoying hobbies like video games, animation cinema, and sports such as football and tennis.

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Hi! I’m Randy, a passionate freelance graphic designer and visual artist with a love for both traditional and digital illustration, textile design, and 3D creation. I enjoy sharing my knowledge too, working as an art and multimedia workshop leader for diverse groups including seniors and children. My work spans a variety of creative projects, and teaching allows me to nurture others’ creativity as well.

With a strong educational background in graphic communication and arts, along with experience in multimedia training and artistic animation, I find great joy in blending education and creativity. When I’m not working, I’m often exploring artistic festivals or enjoying hobbies like video games, animation cinema, and sports such as football and tennis.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Lingala
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & 3D Artist at DimsDraw
October 1, 2013 - Present
Brand identity, logo design, 2D/3D illustration, packaging, digital painting, WordPress websites, short animations. Worked with salons, indie publishers, fashion brands, and educational institutions. Known for stylized visuals, narrative design, and fast execution.
Art & Design Instructor / Digital Media Trainer at Paris comSup
September 1, 2024 - Present
I teach students and trainees how to master creative software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, focusing on both technical skills and creative thinking. I design lesson plans, give live demonstrations, and guide learners through real-world creative projects, from digital illustrations and posters to branding mockups and editorial design. Classes taught include: Vector illustration & logo design with Illustrator Photo retouching and compositing in Photoshop Layout & publishing with InDesign Concept art and visual storytelling Introduction to 3D and visual composition 🎓 I’ve worked with design students, culinary apprentices, and young creatives (ages 8–18), adapting my teaching style to each audience. My approach is hands-on, project-based, and empowering — helping students bring their ideas to life.
Formateur PAO at École Supérieure Paris’Com Sup
October 1, 2024 - Present
Conduct training in PAO, Illustrator, and InDesign. Provide initiation to image vectorization and preparation for BTS exam requirements.
Formateur Arts appliqués at Stelo Formation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teach artistic techniques, foster creativity, and prepare students for arts applied exams.
Formateur bureautique at Laser Centre de formation
February 28, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Conduct workshops on office automation, analyze trainees’ skills, and apply digital pedagogy (ICDL - PCIE).
Formateur bureautique at APIJ
November 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Led office automation workshops, assessed trainee competencies, and assisted with online procedures.
Intervenant Animateur Artistique at Réseau Môm’artre
July 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Handled after-school activities including comic creation and stop-motion animation with primary school children.
Animateur Multimédia at Centre Socioculturel F.Jean
September 30, 2017 - July 31, 2025
Taught office software tools, assisted with online administrative procedures for seniors and children.

Education

Degree in Applied Arts & Visual Communication at University of Paris 8
October 2, 2005 - July 1, 2018
Courses in graphic design, digital illustration, vector art, layout, storytelling, and 3D design.
CAP at Lycée Claude Garamont
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
BAC Pro at Lycée Claude Garamont
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Licence at Université Paris 8
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Master 1 at Université Paris 8
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Master’s Degree – Arts & New Media
October 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010
Completed the first year of a Master’s program in Arts and New Media, exploring the intersection of traditional art practices and digital technologies. The curriculum focused on digital creation, interactive media, visual storytelling, video art, and contemporary design tools. Projects included multimedia installations, experimental video, and digital illustration.
Bachelor’s Degree – Fine Arts
October 1, 2005 - July 1, 2008
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, with a focus on visual expression, art history, and creative experimentation. Studied drawing, painting, sculpture, installation art, and contemporary artistic practices. Developed a strong foundation in composition, visual language, and conceptual thinking, later applied to digital and multimedia creation.
Vocational Baccalaureate – Graphic Communication
September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2005
Completed a vocational high school diploma in Graphic Communication, with hands-on training in visual design, layout, typography, and print production. Learned to use industry-standard software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and worked on real-world projects like posters, logos, packaging, and editorial layouts. Built a solid foundation in both technical skills and creative visual thinking.

Industry Experience

Education, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 T-Shirt Design – Calligraffiti & Wild Cat Illustrations
    Created a series of streetwear T-shirt designs blending calligraffiti (a fusion of graffiti and calligraphy) with bold hand-drawn feline illustrations — tigers, panthers, and wild cats. Each design was digitally composed and printed using DTG (Direct-to-Garment) for vibrant, long-lasting detail. The collection expresses power, movement, and urban poetry through letterforms and animal energy.
    uniE621 Logo Print Design – African Tribal Motifs
    Designed and printed a custom logo featuring African tribal patterns embedded into the lettering structure. Each stroke and texture draws from traditional Kongo and Sub-Saharan art, reinterpreted in a modern streetwear aesthetic. Printed on T-shirts and sweatshirts using DTG to preserve fine detail and texture contrast. This project combines identity, heritage, and style in one wearable piece.
    uniE621 Streetwear Design & Branding – T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
    Developed original streetwear collections featuring custom T-shirt and sweatshirt designs with a strong urban identity. The process includes creating digital patterns and 3D mockups, followed by DTG (Direct-to-Garment) or all-over sublimation printing. Each piece is designed with care — from concept and visual layout to production and final assembly in partnership with a textile manufacturer. The result: bold, expressive garments blending art, fashion, and storytelling.
    uniE621 Emailing Design – Educastream Partnership
    Designed a professional email campaign in collaboration with Educastream, a company specializing in online language and academic tutoring. The project included layout design, visual hierarchy, typography, and responsive formatting for desktop and mobile. The email was created to align with Educastream’s brand identity, aiming to boost engagement and conversion through clear messaging and visual impact.
    uniE621 Children’s Book Illustration – The Hyena and the Rooster
    Illustrated the children’s book The Hyena and the Rooster, a playful and moral African folktale exploring themes of cunning and courage. The project included full-page illustrations, character design, and visual storytelling adapted for young readers. The style is colorful, expressive and accessible, blending traditional African motifs with a modern digital touch.
    uniE621 Jiizoo – Illustrations for Gaming & Collectibles Marketplace
    Commissioned by Jiizoo, a French marketplace dedicated to gaming, figurines, and trading cards. I created three custom illustrations for their website and mobile app, each tailored to reflect a key theme of their brand: 🎮 Video Games – A dynamic scene with gaming icons and stylized controllers 🧸 Figurine Collecting – A vibrant composition highlighting the passion for collectible figures 🃏 Trading Cards – An immersive visual referencing iconic games like Pokémon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh Each piece was crafted in a clean, semi-stylized design, aligned with Jiizoo's modern visual identity (white, blue, and red tones).
    uniE621 Afrofuturist Portrait Series – Triple Burger Campaign
    Commissioned series of 12 afrofuturist digital portraits created for the Triple Burger brand campaign. Each artwork reimagines Black identity through a futuristic lens — blending cultural heritage, urban style, and sci-fi aesthetics. The visuals were used across print, packaging and social media to create a bold, artistic and culturally rooted brand image. Painted digitally with a strong focus on texture, lighting, and expression.
    uniE621 Stylized 3D Animal Sculptures – Concept Art & Figurine Design
    A collection of stylized animal characters sculpted in 3D, designed for use in animation, collectibles, or cinematic pre-production. Each model combines exaggerated forms, dynamic posing, and strong visual identity, ideal for animated shorts, creature design pipelines, or limited-edition figurines. 🎯 Sculpted in Blender / ZBrush. Fully textured and ready for rigging or 3D printing.
    paper Pop Culture Fan Art – 3D Sculpt Series
    A personal project series paying tribute to iconic characters from pop culture — from anime to video games and urban legends. These digital sculpts reinterpret known figures with a unique stylized approach, mixing realism, bold silhouettes, and attitude. Designed for collectibles, AR filters, or cinematic key art. 🎮 Perfect for concept art, game assets, or physical resin printing.
    uniE621 Hip Hop God – Portrait Art Exhibition
    Hip Hop God is a personal art exhibition held in Paris, celebrating the legends of hip-hop through a series of stylized portraits. The focus was on iconic beatmakers and producers, capturing their energy, essence, and influence on the culture. Each piece blends bold color, texture, and urban codes, mixing digital painting and graphic illustration to pay tribute to their legacy.
    uniE621 Kompo Seat
    I created the full visual identity for Kompo Seat, a modern creperie-style fast food restaurant. The project included logo design, brand colors, custom illustrations, and the layout of their promotional flyer. The visual tone is playful, colorful, and street-food inspired, designed to attract a young, dynamic audience.
    paper Urban Beasts – 3D NFT Character Collection

    Stylized 3D animal characters created for an NFT collection inspired by streetwear and Afro-urban culture. Sculpted in Blender and rendered with stylized lighting and textures. Focus on expression, attitude, and color harmony.