Hello, I’m Louis Yvonne Balondo, an illustrator and visual storyteller with 5+ years of experience creating character art, webtoon and manhua-style content, and brand illustrations, while also developing social media strategies and copywriting. I’m currently building an original manhua series with a fully built world and story bible. I bring strong fundamentals in digital illustration and design, combined with audience-focused content strategy — using AI tools only for research and ideation, never as a substitute for original artwork. I’m passionate about crafting visually engaging narratives and thoughtful brand visuals that resonate with communities online, while maintaining creative integrity and consistent storytelling across platforms.

Louis Yvonne Balondo

Hello, I’m Louis Yvonne Balondo, an illustrator and visual storyteller with 5+ years of experience creating character art, webtoon and manhua-style content, and brand illustrations, while also developing social media strategies and copywriting. I’m currently building an original manhua series with a fully built world and story bible. I bring strong fundamentals in digital illustration and design, combined with audience-focused content strategy — using AI tools only for research and ideation, never as a substitute for original artwork. I’m passionate about crafting visually engaging narratives and thoughtful brand visuals that resonate with communities online, while maintaining creative integrity and consistent storytelling across platforms.

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Hello, I’m Louis Yvonne Balondo, an illustrator and visual storyteller with 5+ years of experience creating character art, webtoon and manhua-style content, and brand illustrations, while also developing social media strategies and copywriting. I’m currently building an original manhua series with a fully built world and story bible. I bring strong fundamentals in digital illustration and design, combined with audience-focused content strategy — using AI tools only for research and ideation, never as a substitute for original artwork.

I’m passionate about crafting visually engaging narratives and thoughtful brand visuals that resonate with communities online, while maintaining creative integrity and consistent storytelling across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Content Specialist — Illustration & Promotional Design at FrostyWave LTD (formerly FrostyWhale)
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Illustrated character art, NFT designs, and graphic assets for cosplay, influencer, and entertainment audiences across Thailand. Created promotional video edits and infomercials for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, growing audience engagement and brand visibility. Produced viral, eye-catching visual content that boosted reach and recognition for entertainment-focused brand pages. Collaborated cross-functionally in a startup environment, contributing to marketing, design, and content strategy.
Freelance Digital Illustrator at Upwork
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Collaborated with independent artists, authors, and NFT projects on book illustrations, character art, and webtoon-related artwork. translated client concepts into visually compelling designs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Delivered high-quality visuals across genres, demonstrating artistic range and reliable project delivery under deadlines.
Freelance Copywriter & Content Creator at Jobyoda, Philippines
March 1, 2024 - Present
Created SEO-driven blog content and graphics that improved click-through rates and visibility across search engines. Designed memes, promotional graphics, and Facebook content to boost engagement and brand visibility. Managed a daily content calendar and push notification campaigns for a consumer-facing app.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Leyte Normal University
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services