I’m a Creative Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, and Animator based in Lagos with nearly a decade of experience working across animation, product development, and creative technology. Over the years, I’ve led and contributed to projects spanning 2D animation, visual storytelling, brand development, physical product design, and interactive media. My background combines creative direction with hands-on execution. I’ve worked as a Creative Director and Art Director, leading teams, developing visual systems, shaping narratives, and building culturally driven concepts from idea to production. Beyond animation, I also work in product development using 3D design and prototyping workflows to create tangible products rooted in African culture and storytelling. My work has received international recognition, including an AFRIFF award and an official selection at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. What makes me stand out is my ability to bridge creativity, strategy, and culture combining strong visual storytelling with systems thinking, innovation, and a deep understanding of audience connection. I’m passionate about building meaningful experiences that feel both globally relevant and culturally authentic.

Sanni Tobiloba

I’m a Creative Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, and Animator based in Lagos with nearly a decade of experience working across animation, product development, and creative technology. Over the years, I’ve led and contributed to projects spanning 2D animation, visual storytelling, brand development, physical product design, and interactive media. My background combines creative direction with hands-on execution. I’ve worked as a Creative Director and Art Director, leading teams, developing visual systems, shaping narratives, and building culturally driven concepts from idea to production. Beyond animation, I also work in product development using 3D design and prototyping workflows to create tangible products rooted in African culture and storytelling. My work has received international recognition, including an AFRIFF award and an official selection at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. What makes me stand out is my ability to bridge creativity, strategy, and culture combining strong visual storytelling with systems thinking, innovation, and a deep understanding of audience connection. I’m passionate about building meaningful experiences that feel both globally relevant and culturally authentic.

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I’m a Creative Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, and Animator based in Lagos with nearly a decade of experience working across animation, product development, and creative technology. Over the years, I’ve led and contributed to projects spanning 2D animation, visual storytelling, brand development, physical product design, and interactive media.

My background combines creative direction with hands-on execution. I’ve worked as a Creative Director and Art Director, leading teams, developing visual systems, shaping narratives, and building culturally driven concepts from idea to production. Beyond animation, I also work in product development using 3D design and prototyping workflows to create tangible products rooted in African culture and storytelling.

My work has received international recognition, including an AFRIFF award and an official selection at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. What makes me stand out is my ability to bridge creativity, strategy, and culture combining strong visual storytelling with systems thinking, innovation, and a deep understanding of audience connection. I’m passionate about building meaningful experiences that feel both globally relevant and culturally authentic.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Meta IV
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leads creative direction across animation-led campaigns, product storytelling, and visual communication.
Head of Animation at DisruptDNA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Led animation projects, supervised and mentored a team of animators and illustrators across multiple productions.
Senior Illustrator at Ultricle Studios
June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Illustrated and executed a range of art briefs; contributed to pre-production as Character Designer and Storyboard Artist; developed visual concepts to support narrative and world-building.
Illustrator at Surkreo Communications
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Created illustrations for brand projects and supported visual storytelling across client campaigns.
Background Artist at Scroll Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Contributed background art for animation projects and supported pre-production activities.
Illustrator at Spoof Animations
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Worked on comic books, children’s content, and animation projects; produced illustrations and supported visual development.

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