Hi, I’m Malik O. Smith, a content creator specializing in Storyboarding and 2D Digital Animation. I created the Off Guard™ webtoon series and bring tension, psychology, and cinematic storytelling to life through dynamic action, expressive characters, and grounded world-building. Born in the Bronx, NY, I’m now based in Los Angeles and available for work ASAP. I collaborate with teams remotely, translating real-world experiences into engaging visuals.…

Malik O. Smith

Hi, I’m Malik O. Smith, a content creator specializing in Storyboarding and 2D Digital Animation. I created the Off Guard™ webtoon series and bring tension, psychology, and cinematic storytelling to life through dynamic action, expressive characters, and grounded world-building. Born in the Bronx, NY, I’m now based in Los Angeles and available for work ASAP. I collaborate with teams remotely, translating real-world experiences into engaging visuals.…

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Hi, I’m Malik O. Smith, a content creator specializing in Storyboarding and 2D Digital Animation. I created the Off Guard™ webtoon series and bring tension, psychology, and cinematic storytelling to life through dynamic action, expressive characters, and grounded world-building.

Born in the Bronx, NY, I’m now based in Los Angeles and available for work ASAP. I collaborate with teams remotely, translating real-world experiences into engaging visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Character Designer | 2D Animator for Music Video at Nikon Kwantu & Co.
March 1, 2022 - Present
Recreating a trio in anime style and animating them in high-action short segments to be sprinkled throughout the final music video.
Freelance 2D Animator | Character Designer for Documentary at Nikon Kwantu & Co.
February 1, 2022 - Present
Working on a documentary project about the Selma and Civil Rights movement; providing 2D animation and collaborating with witnesses and scholars.
Character Artist at Masako X of Team Four Star
January 1, 2020 - Present
Dragon Ball R&R motion comic series; creating character and background art for sections of their 5th episode onward.
Freelance Animator at Dragonlily Productions Inc.
September 1, 2022 - Present
Created the pilot animation for the Kung Fu Caleb project; redesigned characters, created 2D animation from storyboards, and oversaw Episode 2 production. Currently working on Episode 3.
Freelance Illustrator at Universal Music Group
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Marvin Gaye’s What's Going On visual album project; created visual concept for the song God is Love and illustrated all visual assets for animators to use.
Animator and Character Designer at 3 Degrees Films
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Character animation and design, illustration, concept art, editing and compositing for various projects. Duties included collaborating with writers and artists.
Animation Teacher at Xposure Foundation Inc
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Taught animation and 3D design in after-school program; prepared lesson plans, supervised student activity, ensured safety; introduced MakerBot 3D printing.
Key Animator at Frame One Animation (Dragon Ball: Deliverance)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Contributing key animation for Frame One Animation’s YouTube fan-project Dragon Ball: Deliverance. Interpreting storyboards, recreating character animation, collaborating with overseas animators. Stay tuned for Episode 5!
2D Animator at Jose Maldonado
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created supplemental 2D character animation for the holiday short “Lotto Frog.”
Freelance Character Designer | 2D Animator at Nikon Kwantu & Co.
March 1, 2022 - Present
Recreating a trio of rappers in anime style and animating high-action segments for the music video “Lose It.”
Freelance 2D Animator | Character Designer at Nikon Kwantu & Co.
February 1, 2022 - Present
Providing 2D animation for a documentary on Selma and the Civil Rights Movement, featuring witnesses and scholars.
Animation Director at Dragonlily Productions Inc.
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw Episode 3 of Kung Fu Caleb: character designs, storyboard revision, 2D animation, and visual output supervision.
Animation Director at Dragonlily Productions Inc.
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Oversaw Episode 2: character designs, layouts, 2D key animation, and animation supervision.
Freelance 2D Animator | Character Designer at Dragonlily Productions Inc.
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Created the pilot animation for “Kung Fu Caleb”— redesigned characters and concepts, animated from provided storyboards.
Creator at Off Guard Webtoon
July 1, 2018 - Present
Illustrating a Webtoon series loosely inspired by personal experience in the security field—translating real tension, personalities, and psychology into dynamic action scenes, expressive characters, and cinematic storytelling.
Animation Teacher at Xposure Foundation Inc.
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Taught junior high school students animation and 3D design—drawing, storyboarding, and digital tools. Prepared lesson plans and introduced students to MakerBot 3D printing.

Education

BFA at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BFA, Animation at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper My Animation Reel

    A collection of 2D animation from various freelance animation projects within the last 3 years. It’s been a truly busy time, and I loved every moment. Stay tuned for more, enjoy!

    Links to some projects in entirety can be found below:

    Marvin Gaye: God is Love (visualizer): • Marvin Gaye - God Is Love (Visualizer)

    SELMA (snippet 1): • SELMA (Snippet): Stokely and the Sheriff
    SELMA (snippet 1): • SELMA (Snippet): Courtroom Scene

    Kung Fu Caleb (series): / @kungfucaleb

    LOSE IT (Music Video/NO SOUND): • LOSE IT Music Video (Snippet 2)

    Dragon Ball Super: Cooler (Fan Movie): • Dragon Ball Super: L’ira di Cooler | FILM …

    Goku vs Omniman (snippet): • Goku vs Omniman Fan Animation (snippet)