I’m a character designer and animator with a passion for storytelling and expressive, character-driven visual development. I enjoy shaping expressive anatomy, clear proportion, and visually compelling storytelling through 2D animation and graphic design. I thrive in the full creative process, from early concept sketches and story development to refined designs and final polished assets. My work emphasizes unique characters, proportional dynamics, and consistent visual language across media.

Jamel Chester

I’m a character designer and animator with a passion for storytelling and expressive, character-driven visual development. I enjoy shaping expressive anatomy, clear proportion, and visually compelling storytelling through 2D animation and graphic design. I thrive in the full creative process, from early concept sketches and story development to refined designs and final polished assets. My work emphasizes unique characters, proportional dynamics, and consistent visual language across media.

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I’m a character designer and animator with a passion for storytelling and expressive, character-driven visual development. I enjoy shaping expressive anatomy, clear proportion, and visually compelling storytelling through 2D animation and graphic design.

I thrive in the full creative process, from early concept sketches and story development to refined designs and final polished assets. My work emphasizes unique characters, proportional dynamics, and consistent visual language across media.

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Work Experience

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Education

Fine Arts and Animation at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
August 28, 2001 - May 1, 2026
Fine Arts at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

Character Design
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Perspective Artist
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Concept Artist
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Graphic Design (Print or digital)
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Artist for Make it Happen, Pushing Through: Journal for Teens

    I served as the character and background illustrator for the book.