I'm a 2D Character Designer, Concept Artist, Comic Artist, and Illustrator based in Nigeria. I specialize in creating expressive characters, engaging visual narratives, and stylized artwork for comics, games, animation, and children's media. My work blends strong storytelling with thoughtful design, focusing on characters and worlds that are both memorable and production-ready. I'm always excited to collaborate with studios, startups, publishers, and creative teams to bring compelling ideas to life. I also develop original IPs, such as AFRIDIVAZ, from concept to publication, including visual development, character design, costume and environment design, and brand identity, with marketing assets to support launches on Webtoon.…

Ogbuagu Ngozi

I'm a 2D Character Designer, Concept Artist, Comic Artist, and Illustrator based in Nigeria. I specialize in creating expressive characters, engaging visual narratives, and stylized artwork for comics, games, animation, and children's media. My work blends strong storytelling with thoughtful design, focusing on characters and worlds that are both memorable and production-ready. I'm always excited to collaborate with studios, startups, publishers, and creative teams to bring compelling ideas to life. I also develop original IPs, such as AFRIDIVAZ, from concept to publication, including visual development, character design, costume and environment design, and brand identity, with marketing assets to support launches on Webtoon.…

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I’m a 2D Character Designer, Concept Artist, Comic Artist, and Illustrator based in Nigeria. I specialize in creating expressive characters, engaging visual narratives, and stylized artwork for comics, games, animation, and children’s media. My work blends strong storytelling with thoughtful design, focusing on characters and worlds that are both memorable and production-ready.

I’m always excited to collaborate with studios, startups, publishers, and creative teams to bring compelling ideas to life. I also develop original IPs, such as AFRIDIVAZ, from concept to publication, including visual development, character design, costume and environment design, and brand identity, with marketing assets to support launches on Webtoon.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Concept Artist and Comic Artist at Fuzu Ltd
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Created concept sketches, mood boards, and visual references for characters, environments, UI, and props; developed clean UI elements (buttons, menus, icons); produced backgrounds and environment art; ensured designs balanced visual appeal with gameplay clarity and readability on small screens; aligned with hyper-casual style.
2D Concept Artist at StunnaByte
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Created concept sketches, mood boards, and visual references for characters, environments, UI, and props; designed clean, intuitive UI elements; produced backgrounds & environment art; ensured readability and clarity for gameplay on small screens.
2D Concept Artist | Animation Illustrator at Kynetic
September 9, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Designed character illustrations for animated productions, ensuring expressive and dynamic visuals. Created environment concepts, defining the artistic tone and atmosphere for animation scenes. Used Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Illustrator to develop high-quality character assets. Assisted in character preparation for rigging, including cutting and layering for seamless animation integration. Worked closely with animators to ensure characters were optimized for animation workflows while maintaining artistic integrity.
Illustrator and Storyboard Artist at Khynetic Studio
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created storyboards and illustrations to support animation pipelines; collaborated with teams to align visuals with storytelling goals.
2D Concept Artist | Game Illustrator at Quiva Game Studio
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Created background art and animation assets to support mobile game projects. Designed game-ready concept sketches for characters, environments, and in-game objects. Assisted in mood board development, providing strong visual direction for the art team.
Lead 2D Artist | UI Designer at Liquair Animation
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Led the design and development of in-game assets, ensuring consistency with the game’s art direction. Created UI elements and user-friendly layouts to optimize the game play experience. Developed polished game visuals, adapting to iterative feedback and production deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of sociology and anthropology at Enugu State University of Science and Technology
October 11, 2016 - April 11, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    AfriDivaz
    AfriDivaz is a comic book story that revolves around four teenage girls—Zuri, sade, ama, and nia—who run a fashion boutique and face rivalry from another boutique led by Tara obeng and her interns. The series is set in the fictional city of Urbana and focuses on friendship, style, confidence, and a bit of drama. The tone you want is inspired by the aesthetics of the 2000s, blending fun and fashionable elements. There's also a group of male friends—Tunde, kofi and malik—who occasionally join the girls' adventures.…
    unamed project
    In the magical realm of Orundara, a fantasy reflection of Nigeria, the land is fractured into four powerful realms based on ancient tribal lineages: the Igwean Dominion (inspired by the Igbo), the Yorobah Ascendancy, the Hausari Caliphate, and the long-lost Ebon Realm, whose people vanished after a spiritual rebellion centuries ago. These realms, while powerful, are held together by fragile alliances, power plays, and buried historical wounds.…
    Spirit quest. A Hyper casual game

    hyper-casual game with an African theme, inspired by Bubble Witch Saga, where a teenage witch sets out to rescue her priestess grandmother and save her village using vibrant, stylized, and cartoonish art style.