Joel Nnamani

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I'm Joel, a 2D and 3D animator in Lagos working remotely with brands, coaches, educators and creators worldwide.

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I’m Joel, a 2D and 3D animator in Lagos working remotely with brands, coaches, educators and creators worldwide. I run Creonix Studios, my own animation studio, where I make 2D explainer videos and storyboards, original 3D characters and realistic 3D product renders built in Blender, and brand identity for businesses starting from zero. My portfolio shows each: a showreel, five original 3D characters, four product renders with branded labels, brand identity samples, and SaaS explainer concepts.

How I work: a short brief, a script, a storyboard or design you approve first, then animation or rendering, sound and delivery, with revisions included. I can show a short sample before the full project.

I’m open about how it’s made: my 2D scenes are directed with AI assistance (Claude), my 3D models are built through code written with Claude, and some narration uses AI voices. The pieces in my portfolio are my own channel work and concepts, not client commissions.

I also bring a marketing background (social media, content, automation), so videos and visuals are built to be used.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

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Projects · 10

Brand identity samples: Lumi and Zing (fictional brands)

Two sample brand identities for fictional businesses, made to show how I build a brand from zero: Lumi (skincare) and Zing (sparkling drinks). Each identity includes a wordmark, a colour system, a type pairing, label and packaging artwork, a social template and stationery, presented on a one-page brand board. The same label artwork is wrapped onto the 3D product renders in my product render project, so the brand carries from design to packaging. These are fictional brands made as portfolio samples, designed by me, and not client commissions. For a project: logo, colour and type system, packaging, social templates and a brand guide for businesses that are starting with no brand yet, with a sample for approval first. I run Creonix Studios, my own animation studio in Lagos, working remotely worldwide.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1
3D product renders: Lumi, Zing, Velvet, Pura (sample brands)

Studio-quality product images without a studio: four sample products that I modeled, lit and rendered in Blender, with real-looking glass, metal and liquid and branded labels wrapped on the geometry. The four samples are Lumi (vitamin C serum in an amber glass dropper bottle), Zing (a sparkling drink in a 330 ml can with condensation), Velvet (a night cream in a frosted glass jar with foil detail) and Pura (a hand wash in a clear PET pump bottle with liquid). These are fictional brands made as portfolio samples; I designed the label artwork, and the modeling and rendering code was written with AI assistance (Claude). They are not client commissions. For a project: send me product dimensions, photos or label files. I model it, light it and render it as still images or turntable videos, with a sample for approval first. I run Creonix Studios, my own animation studio in Lagos, working remotely worldwide.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1
Creonix 3D characters: Bloop, Zap, Mochi, Nova, Sprout

Five original 3D characters that I designed and modeled in Blender: Bloop the jelly mascot, Zap the friendly robot, Mochi the curious cat, Nova the little astronaut and Sprout the flower pot. The designs are original, built from scratch with Python in Blender (shape language, modeling, materials, studio lighting), then rendered as stills and turntables. They are available as mascots, brand characters, game assets and as the cast of an animated explainer. The modeling and rendering code was written with AI assistance (Claude). All characters are my own original work, made as portfolio pieces, not client commissions. I run Creonix Studios, my own animation studio in Lagos, working remotely worldwide. For a project: send me the idea and audience, approve a character pose or sample first, then get final renders, turntables or short loops in the formats you need.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1
Creonix Studios showreel: 2D explainer scenes

A showreel of scenes from my 2D explainer series: short explainers built from a script, a frame-by-frame storyboard, illustrated scenes, kinetic captions and sound. A typical 47-second explainer has about 23 shots, with a cut every 10 seconds or so to hold attention. The pieces shown are my own channel work and concept demos, not client commissions. I draw the 2D scenes with my own scene-building tools and direct them with AI assistance (Claude), and some narration uses AI-generated voices. I run Creonix Studios, my own animation studio in Lagos, working remotely worldwide. I can make 30 to 60 second 2D explainers for brands, products and ideas, with storyboard approval first and revisions included.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1
InvoiceLoop: 60-second SaaS explainer video (concept)

A self-initiated concept explainer for a fictional invoicing app, InvoiceLoop. It shows my process for SaaS explainer videos: script, storyboard, motion, sound and delivery. What is in it: a 60-second story in eight scenes (the late-payment problem, the product reveal, creating an invoice, automatic reminders, one-tap payment, a dashboard and a call to action), with captions, voiceover and sound design. Delivered in 16:9, with a 9:16 cut-down available. How it was made: scripted and storyboarded by me, animated in code with AI assistance. The voiceover is a synthetic text-to-speech voice. The logo reveal and the phone scenes are 2D stand-ins for shots that would be built in 3D (Blender) on a real project. I make 30-90 second explainers combining 2D motion with 3D accents. Process: brief, script, storyboard approval, animation, sound, two revision rounds. Concept piece for a fictional product. Not client work.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1
InvoiceLoop: 60-second SaaS explainer storyboard (concept)

The step I get approved before any animation starts. An eight-scene storyboard for a fictional invoicing app, InvoiceLoop, with timings, 2D or 3D labels, motion notes, voiceover lines and a style guide. The story: a freelancer chasing late payments, the product reveal, building and sending an invoice, automatic friendly reminders, one-tap payment, a dashboard, and a call to action. 3D is used only for the logo reveal and the phone and coin scene, about 16 seconds in total. Self-initiated concept piece for a fictional product. Not client work.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1
FlowDesk: 45-second SaaS explainer storyboard (concept)

Seven-scene storyboard for a fictional project-management app, FlowDesk. It shows how I plan a 45-second SaaS explainer: flat 2D motion for the problem, interface and automation scenes, with 3D accents for the logo reveal and the floating dashboard. Each scene has timing, a 2D or 3D label, the motion and the voiceover line, plus a style guide with palette and export formats (16:9 and 9:16, with captions). Self-initiated concept piece for a fictional product. Not client work.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Brand Designer
  • +1

Bloom Skincare wanted a fresh social media look that reflected their natural and clean brand image. Their posts looked too plain, and engagement was very low.

I started by studying their audience and creating a mood board that matched their calm, nature-inspired style. Then I designed new templates for their feed and story posts, mixing product shots with lifestyle content.

Within two months, their Instagram grew by 1,500 new followers, and post interactions almost doubled. The brand started getting more DMs and orders directly from their page.

Content Design and Page Growth for Bloom Skincare
  • Brand Designer
  • Social Media Freelancer
  • Social Media Manager

HopeRise Foundation is a small NGO that supports young people in rural areas with education and career guidance. They were struggling with weak online engagement and an unclear social image.

I worked with them to rebuild their social media presence. I redesigned their content style, created new story-based posts, and planned a two-month calendar with real stories from their volunteers and beneficiaries.

I also guided their team on how to post consistently and use emotional captions that connect. In just six weeks, engagement on their Instagram page increased by about 60 percent, and more donors started reaching out.

Social Media Rebrand for HopeRise Foundation
  • Brand Designer
  • Social Media Freelancer
  • Social Media Manager

The client owned a small online store and needed a way to keep in touch with customers automatically. They were losing repeat buyers because they had to send follow-up emails manually.

I suggested building an automated system using Make and Mailchimp. I connected their checkout page to Mailchimp so every buyer would get a welcome message, product suggestions, and cart reminder emails without doing anything manually.

After I set it up, the emails started going out at the right times, and the client noticed more returning customers. Within one month, their repeat purchase rate increased by about 25%, and they spent less time on marketing tasks.

Automated Email Marketing System for E-Commerce Store
  • Digital Marketer
  • Marketing Automation Specialist

Work experience· 6 roles

Freelance Marketing Automation Expert · Self EmployedJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

I help small businesses and startups automate their marketing and grow their online presence. I set up tools like Make, Zapier, and GoHighLevel for email, CRM, and social media automation. I also manage social pages and make simple marketing plans for clients around the world.

Content Manager · HopeRise FoundationJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Managed content strategy and production for HopeRise Foundation, coordinating volunteers and communications across channels.

Social Media Manager · GreenCity HomesJul 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

I managed the company’s Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages. I created posts, wrote captions, and ran ads to promote new properties. My work helped the company get more followers and real leads from social media.

Marketing Automation Expert · SkyReach SolutionsApr 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos
Marketing Manager · Grace Women InitiativeJan 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Digital Marketing Assistant · BrightPath MediaJan 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science · University of Birmingham2017 – 2020

Studied computing fundamentals like programming, algorithms, databases. Learned to solve problems with software and worked on group projects.

Education · Obafemi Awolowo University2017 – 2018
Google Digital Garage Certificate · Google Digital Garage2023 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 6

Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Certificate2023

Learned how to run online campaigns, use Google Ads, and grow business visibility.

HubSpot Marketing Automation Certification2023

Studied how to set up workflows, email automation, and lead nurturing using HubSpot.

Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate2023

Learned social media planning, ad creation, and audience engagement across Facebook and Instagram.

Make (Integromat) Advanced Automation Training2023

Gained skills in creating marketing and CRM automation with Make and webhooks.

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