I’m a 2D and Concept Designer specializing in character design, comic book art, and digital rendering, with experience translating scripts into consistent visual storytelling. I’ve delivered detailed, story-driven character and scene designs that support story progression and production workflows. I work collaboratively with writers and teams to refine concepts, address feedback, and ensure design consistency across scenes and deliverables. My background includes creating large volumes of character work and NFT character designs inspired by African cultures, plus ongoing freelance storyboard and concept design.

Abiola Joshua

I’m a 2D and Concept Designer specializing in character design, comic book art, and digital rendering, with experience translating scripts into consistent visual storytelling. I’ve delivered detailed, story-driven character and scene designs that support story progression and production workflows. I work collaboratively with writers and teams to refine concepts, address feedback, and ensure design consistency across scenes and deliverables. My background includes creating large volumes of character work and NFT character designs inspired by African cultures, plus ongoing freelance storyboard and concept design.

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I’m a 2D and Concept Designer specializing in character design, comic book art, and digital rendering, with experience translating scripts into consistent visual storytelling. I’ve delivered detailed, story-driven character and scene designs that support story progression and production workflows.

I work collaboratively with writers and teams to refine concepts, address feedback, and ensure design consistency across scenes and deliverables. My background includes creating large volumes of character work and NFT character designs inspired by African cultures, plus ongoing freelance storyboard and concept design.

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Work Experience

Comic Book Illustrator at Masquerade Comics – UK/Nigeria
October 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Produced unique character design sheets for seamless integration into the story. Delivered colored and structured comic scenes. Worked with the scriptwriter on corrections and creative storytelling for each scene, attending frequent team meetings for delivery alignment.
Comic Book Illustrator at Cyberdata Foundation - Nigeria
April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Created sketches and scene concepts based on the script; interpreted scenes with the scriptwriter. Collaborated with the team on corrections and ensured story consistency through brainstorming and iterative revisions.
Storyboard Artist at Freelance - Nigeria
February 1, 2024 - Present
Created storyline sketches based on writer descriptions and ensured visual details matched the artistic vision. Collaborated with writers and producers to translate concepts into visual medium and completed revisions under tight deadlines with flexible availability.
Character Designer at Black Reverie - Nigeria
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Developed art and design concepts; produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion. Created over 1000 unique NFT characters inspired by African cultures and crafted African attires for the NFT characters. Coordinated with multiple departments to meet team standards and project goals.
Concept Designer at Freelance – Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - Present
Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and consider time/budget constraints. Produced marketing materials and product designs aligned to brand standards. Created sketched and technical drawings for client presentations and developed prototypes for testing and demonstration purposes.

Education

B.Tech Computer Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
March 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Introduction to Animation and Post Production Initiative. (YAPPI)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment