ALUELE VALENTINE EMMANUEL

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I am a Character and mascot illustrator specialising in original characters, brand mascots, and clean, scalable vector artwork for brands, games, books, and digital products.

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I am a Character and mascot illustrator specialising in original characters, brand mascots, and clean, scalable vector artwork for brands, games, books, and digital products. I turn creative briefs into distinctive characters with clear personalities, then keep them consistent across expressions, poses, and asset sets.

My background as a software and AI developer sets my work apart: I prepare artwork the way developers and printers need it, with organised layers, consistent naming, correct dimensions, and formats such as SVG, PNG, PDF, and layered source files. Clients get clear communication, managed revisions, and reliable delivery against agreed specifications.

Services include brand mascots (concepts, expression and pose libraries, supporting icons), character design packages (turnarounds, expression sheets, colour palettes), game and app characters (sprites, swappable expression layers, modular asset kits), book and editorial illustration (children’s book characters, cover concepts, educational artwork), and vector illustration assets (website illustrations, icons, stickers, redraws, and vector conversion).

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Telecommunications
  • Wholesale & Distribution

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Projects · 2

Puddle Club – Funny 3D Animated Ad Series

The brief A self-initiated spec campaign for Puddle Club, a made-up kids' rainwear brand. The goal: short vertical ads for Meta and TikTok that make people laugh in the first second and still sell the product by the end. What I made Three 20-second ads starring one recurring cast: Juno, a 7-year-old puddle inspector, and Pickle, her very dramatic tree frog. The Puddle Test: Pickle says no, Juno says yes, and Pickle gets soaked. Sells waterproof boots. Pickle Rates Raincoats: a fashion-critic frog scores every coat colour, then faints at lilac. Sells four colourways. Puddle O'Clock: a rain forecast, a very excited kid, and a frog using her hood as an umbrella. Sells the full range. Each ad has a scroll-stopping hook, captions designed for silent viewing, original music and sound effects, and a CTA end card. Everything is 1080×1920 vertical. The approach I designed the characters first and locked them in, so Juno and Pickle look identical in every shot of every ad. That consistency is what makes a monthly ad series feel like one brand.

  • Character Designer
  • Game Developer
  • Graphic Designer
  • +2
Juno & Pickle – 3D Character Design

Juno & Pickle – 3D Character Pack Meet Juno, a 7-year-old puddle inspector in her favourite raincoat, and Pickle, the tree frog who rides in her hood. They're an original, picture-book style 3D character pair, made for children's books, educational apps, stickers, posters and storytelling projects. WHAT'S INCLUDED • 4-page character sheet (PDF): cover, turnaround, poses, palette • Full turnaround: front, 3/4, side and back • 4 expressive poses: Hello!, Shy, Found Pickle, Puddle Jump • Pickle the frog close-up • Toon-shaded version of Juno • 4 full scene renders, one in each coat colour: mustard, tomato, blue, lilac • Colour palette with hex codes • Behance cover image FILES • 15 high-resolution PNGs (2200 × 2200 px), most with transparent backgrounds • 1 PDF character sheet • 1 JPG cover • README guide Transparent PNGs drop straight into Photoshop, Canva, Procreate, Figma or any layout tool. Note: this pack contains 2D renders of the 3D character, not the editable 3D model files.

  • Character Designer
  • Game Developer
  • Graphic Designer
  • +2

Work experience· 8 roles

Editorial & Commercial Illustrator · uLessonApr 2026 – Apr 2026 · 1 mo

I produce creative illustrations for editorial publications, advertising campaigns, magazines, blogs, commercial materials and digital media. I transform written concepts, complex ideas and communication objectives into visually engaging artwork. My specialisations include conceptual illustration, visual metaphors, spot illustrations, promotional artwork and supporting graphics. I collaborate with editors, marketing professionals, publishers and designers to ensure my illustrations align with content objectives, brand requirements and publication standards.

Concept Artist & Character Development Specialist · Game Art & Creative Production StudioMar 2026 – Mar 2026 · 1 mo

I develop visual concepts and original character designs for creative storytelling, entertainment and interactive media projects. My creative process involves exploring character personalities, silhouettes, anatomy, costumes, accessories, environments and visual themes. I produce concept sketches, character exploration sheets, colour studies, pose variations and presentation-ready artwork. I translate creative briefs into coherent visual directions while maintaining artistic consistency and strong visual storytelling. I also focus on developing characters that communicate their intended personalities through their appearance, expressions, proportions and overall design language.

Professional Vector Illustrator · MattelFeb 2026 – Feb 2026 · 1 mo

I produce high-quality vector illustrations for commercial, editorial and digital applications. My work includes scalable illustrations, icons, decorative graphics, visual assets and custom artwork using professional vector illustration techniques. I apply my knowledge of shape construction, colour theory, composition, line work and visual hierarchy to produce clean, consistent and adaptable artwork. I also prepare editable vector files and export-ready assets for digital and print production, ensuring that my illustrations maintain their quality, clarity and visual impact across different applications.

Children's Book Illustrator · Livespot360Jan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo
Brand Mascot Designer · X3M IdeasSep 2025 – Sep 2025 · 1 mo
Cassava Republic Press · Digital IllustratorJun 2025 – Nov 2025 · 6 mos
Senior Character Designer · Noah's Ark CommunicationsApr 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos
Freelance Illustrator & Character Designer · IndependentJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration · Pratt Institute2020 – 2023

I developed a strong foundation in graphic design, illustration principles, visual communication and creative problem-solving. My studies covered drawing techniques, colour theory, typography, composition, digital artwork development and professional design practices. I also developed practical experience translating creative concepts into visual designs, creating illustrations and understanding the relationship between artistic expression and commercial design requirements.

Advanced Certificate in Vector Illustration and Visual Communication · Kingston University2022 – 2025

I advanced my knowledge of vector illustration, visual communication and professional digital artwork production. My training covered vector drawing, Bézier curves, shape construction, typography, colour theory, composition, icon development and scalable graphic design. I also explored brand illustration systems, mascot artwork, commercial graphics, digital asset preparation and professional file delivery. The programme strengthened my ability to develop clean, adaptable and visually consistent illustrations for different creative industries.

Certificate in Children's Book Illustration and Visual Storytelling · Manchester Metropolitan University2020 – 2023

I explored the creative process of illustrating children's books and developing engaging visual narratives. My studies covered character creation, storytelling techniques, scene composition, environmental illustration, colour palettes and visual continuity. I also developed an understanding of manuscript interpretation, character consistency, book illustration layouts, cover design and the creation of expressive artwork that supports storytelling and audience engagement.

Certifications and awards· 7

Adobe Certified Professional – Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator2021

Issued by Adobe in partnership with Certiport. This professional certification validates my knowledge of vector illustration, graphic design principles, digital artwork creation, typography, colour management and professional use of Adobe Illustrator.

Adobe Certified Professional – Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop2022

Issued by Adobe and Certiport. This certification validates my skills in digital image editing, visual composition, image manipulation, colour correction, creative design workflows and professional Photoshop techniques.

Autodesk Certified User – Maya2022

Issued by Autodesk. This certification validates foundational knowledge of Autodesk Maya, including 3D modelling, character-related workflows, animation fundamentals and digital production techniques for the entertainment industry.

Toon Boom Harmony Associate Certification2024

Issued by Toon Boom Animation. This certification validates my knowledge of professional 2D animation workflows, digital drawing tools, animation production techniques and the use of Toon Boom Harmony for creative production.

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