I am a passionate and skilled digital learning specialist and animator with extensive experience in creating educational multimedia content, animated commercials, and comic illustrations. I enjoy collaborating closely with project managers and instructional designers to produce engaging and impactful educational videos and materials. With a strong background in both 2D and 3D animation and illustration, I have contributed to projects across NGOs, commercial brands, and development sectors. I am fluent in Swahili and English and proficient with a wide range of animation and design tools, always eager to deliver quality work that educates and inspires.

Mathew Omolo

I am a passionate and skilled digital learning specialist and animator with extensive experience in creating educational multimedia content, animated commercials, and comic illustrations. I enjoy collaborating closely with project managers and instructional designers to produce engaging and impactful educational videos and materials. With a strong background in both 2D and 3D animation and illustration, I have contributed to projects across NGOs, commercial brands, and development sectors. I am fluent in Swahili and English and proficient with a wide range of animation and design tools, always eager to deliver quality work that educates and inspires.

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I am a passionate and skilled digital learning specialist and animator with extensive experience in creating educational multimedia content, animated commercials, and comic illustrations. I enjoy collaborating closely with project managers and instructional designers to produce engaging and impactful educational videos and materials.

With a strong background in both 2D and 3D animation and illustration, I have contributed to projects across NGOs, commercial brands, and development sectors. I am fluent in Swahili and English and proficient with a wide range of animation and design tools, always eager to deliver quality work that educates and inspires.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Learning Specialist - Animation Expert at Aflatoun International - INGO
June 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with project managers and instructional designers to break down scripts and storyboard educational videos. Designed and animated characters, including rigging, for projects such as TCP, VISA, and BeeSmart Banknotes. Created backgrounds, scenes, and layout designs for digital art materials. Developed infographics and multimedia content for educational courses.
Creative Director and Lead Animator at O’ Dwyre Artworld - Animation Studio
June 1, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Consulted on animation projects for commercial and NGO programs, including Action Aid and Arifu. Produced a sensitization video for Action Aid’s Africa Mining Vision program. Directed and animated TV commercials, music videos, and short films. Worked on comic books, cover pages and motion comic animation like Teren Teren - “The Mysteries of Jabali and Sauti.” Illustrated children’s books and comic series such as “Written in the Stars” and “Lala Lala Land.” Designed educational materials for farmers in collaboration with Arifu. Animated the Comic Music Video “My Baby” by Bien ft Ayra Star.
Lead Animator and Illustrator at Absolute Media Pictures - Advertisement Agency
January 1, 2020 - August 24, 2025
Developed storyboards and shot selections for live-action video advertisements for brands such as Bajaj, Total, Safaricom, and Coke Studio. Illustrated billboards and comic books, including Shujaaz. Directed animation teams for 2D and 3D projects, including videos for FAO and food-related NGO programs. Led the animation for an anti-malaria campaign in partnership with the Kenyan Ministry of Health.
Animator and Illustrator at Sirnare Limited - Animation Studio/Advertisement Agency
January 1, 2018 - August 24, 2025
Illustrated comic books, including Shujaaz (Charlie Pele). Created brochures for public health campaigns. Contributed 3D CG work for commercials for Coca-Cola, Safaricom, and Tigo Tanzania. Animated 2D and 3D multimedia commercial projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in General Science at Maseno University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods