I am an adept and passionate comic book artist and illustrator specializing in visually striking character designs and immersive narratives for comics, advertising, and animation. My work captivates stories and audiences worldwide, blending creativity and technical skill. I am continuously honing my craft through various professional experiences, ranging from teaching assistance at the MFA Comics and Graphic Novels faculty at Teesside University to working as a video editor and storyboard artist for national and international brands. I am also actively self-publishing and expanding my skill set across video editing, graphic design, and digital illustration.

Noel Paul Raphi

I am an adept and passionate comic book artist and illustrator specializing in visually striking character designs and immersive narratives for comics, advertising, and animation. My work captivates stories and audiences worldwide, blending creativity and technical skill. I am continuously honing my craft through various professional experiences, ranging from teaching assistance at the MFA Comics and Graphic Novels faculty at Teesside University to working as a video editor and storyboard artist for national and international brands. I am also actively self-publishing and expanding my skill set across video editing, graphic design, and digital illustration.

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I am an adept and passionate comic book artist and illustrator specializing in visually striking character designs and immersive narratives for comics, advertising, and animation. My work captivates stories and audiences worldwide, blending creativity and technical skill.

I am continuously honing my craft through various professional experiences, ranging from teaching assistance at the MFA Comics and Graphic Novels faculty at Teesside University to working as a video editor and storyboard artist for national and international brands. I am also actively self-publishing and expanding my skill set across video editing, graphic design, and digital illustration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Swahili
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Exhibiting Artist & 2000 AD Competition Artist at ThoughtBubble, Harrogate, UK
November 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Collaborated with the Thought Bubble team to deliver a highly successful convention. Shortlisted for the 2000 AD talent search competition, showcasing strong pencils, inking skills, storytelling, and world building.
Teaching Assistant at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
June 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Assisted the MFA Comics and Graphic Novels faculty in course delivery, marketing, and daily operations, while providing support to students and advancing my own comic art practice.
Video Editor, Character & Storyboard Artist at ThinQ Advertising, Bengaluru, India
February 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Designed videos, posters, characters, and storyboards for national and international brands. Played a key role in creating a new mascot/logo for Vachan, one of India's largest milk brands.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Video Editor (Intern) at Drumup Media, Pune, India
February 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Created social media videos, advertisements, animations, illustrations, gifs, and social media designs for leading hospitality and retail brands. Participated actively in team workflows, incorporating client feedback to meet tight deadlines.
Dock Clerk & Warehouse Associate at Amazon, Wynyard, UK
September 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Joined the opening team of the new Amazon Wynyard warehouse, assisting in the initial setup and operational launch to support self-publishing my comic. Trained and onboarded new hires, improving team efficiency and contributing to smooth warehouse operations.
Featured Actor at B K Casting, Yorkshire, UK
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Featured in the Bollywood film Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Tinu Suresh Desai. Gained in-depth understanding of film production processes, complementing expertise in video and photography projects.
Exhibiting Artist & 2000 AD Competition Artist at ThoughtBubble, Harrogate, UK
November 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Collaborated with the Thought Bubble team to deliver a highly successful convention. Shortlisted for 2000 AD talent search competition, showcasing strong pencils, inking skills, storytelling, and world building.
Teaching Assistant at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
June 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Assisted the MFA Comics and Graphic Novels faculty in course delivery, marketing, and daily operations, while providing support to students and advancing my own comic art practice.
Video Editor, Character & Storyboard Artist at ThinQ Advertising, Bengaluru, India
February 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Designed videos, posters, characters, and storyboards for national and international brands. Played a key role in creating a new mascot/logo for one of India's largest milk brands, Vachan.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Video Editor at Drumup Media, Pune, India
February 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Interned at a marketing agency creating social media videos, advertisements, animations, illustrations, gifs, and social media designs for India’s leading hospitality and retail brands. Actively participated in team workflows, anticipating client needs and incorporating feedback to meet tight deadlines.
Dock Clerk & Warehouse Associate at Amazon, Wynyard, UK
September 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Joined the opening team of the new Amazon Wynyard warehouse, assisting in the initial setup and operational launch, to support self-publishing my comic. Trained and onboarded new hires, improving team efficiency and contributing to the smooth operation of the warehouse.
Featured Actor at BK Casting, Yorkshire, UK
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Featured in the Bollywood film Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Tinu Suresh Desai. Gained an in-depth understanding of film production processes, complementing my pre- and post-production expertise in video/photography projects.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Comic Books & Graphic Novels at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Design at Rubika France, Supinfocom, Pune, India
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Master of Fine Arts, Comic Books & Graphic Novels at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Design at Rubika France, Supinfocom, Pune, India
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods