Hi, I'm Munachiso Nweke, a visual artist and Illustrator based in Arlington, Texas. I work across illustration, concept art, and design, bringing characters and worlds to life for games, film, and branded creative projects. Since 2021 I’ve freelanced with clients including Disney Imagineering and indie studios, contributed to Ringling College programs, and taught and mentored aspiring artists. I love blending traditional media with digital workflows to craft vivid, narrative-driven art.…

Munachiso Nweke

Hi, I'm Munachiso Nweke, a visual artist and Illustrator based in Arlington, Texas. I work across illustration, concept art, and design, bringing characters and worlds to life for games, film, and branded creative projects. Since 2021 I’ve freelanced with clients including Disney Imagineering and indie studios, contributed to Ringling College programs, and taught and mentored aspiring artists. I love blending traditional media with digital workflows to craft vivid, narrative-driven art.…

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Hi, I’m Munachiso Nweke, a visual artist and Illustrator based in Arlington, Texas. I work across illustration, concept art, and design, bringing characters and worlds to life for games, film, and branded creative projects.

Since 2021 I’ve freelanced with clients including Disney Imagineering and indie studios, contributed to Ringling College programs, and taught and mentored aspiring artists. I love blending traditional media with digital workflows to craft vivid, narrative-driven art.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at Picture Plane Imaging
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided 3 final character drawings for the tertiary key art for the Dreamhaven PvP shooter, 'Wild Gate'; Drew 8 internal key art sketches for the GameMill Entertainment game, 'Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club'; Inked and painted over 53 individual card assets for an undisclosed tabletop game; Provided illustration services for the 'Dying Light: The Beast' Steam icon; Produced and modified over 8 internal key art sketches for Disney's upcoming 2025 'Prep & Landing' short; Sketched and modified 5 key art compositions for the 'Hot Wheels: Let's Race - Ultimate Speed' video game; Composed a final drawing/composition as a pitch for an undisclosed SEGA title; Designed and drew over 20 separate icons/assets for an undisclosed Topps trading card series; Illustrated 2 pieces for undisclosed merchandise for the Skibidi Toilet brand
Art & Design Intern at DLE (Walt Disney Imagineering)
January 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Illustrated Hades and Jafar for key art for Hollywood Studios’ Unfairly Ever After show; Painted 2 backdrops for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties in Magic Kingdom; Illustrated a 'VIP character' autograph card for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party; Analyzed the Africa section of Disney's Animal Kingdom; compared to ancient and contemporary architecture across the African continent; Provided color studies and illustrations for upcoming undisclosed Disney Resorts, Cruise Line, and Vacation Club projects; Illustrated multiple characters for use by Walt Disney World's Digital Media team
Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
September 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrator across the United States (Florida & Texas); Created a diverse portfolio of over 20 illustrations, focusing on creative depth and visual development; Exhibition selected in 2023 by Nathan Fowkes; Provided two illustrations for the indie film 'The What’s-It's-Face' by Nicholas Horne; Designed and branded the energy drink brand WZR DYE; Featured in RCA DVeterans Show with a portrait of USF Director and Army veteran Carlos J. Moreira; Ringling College Illustration Mentorship (2022-2024) mentoring 3 underclassmen
Teaching Assistant at Ringling Pre-College
July 30, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Assisted 2 seasoned illustrators with content provision for 'Traditional Illustration' classes; Supervised 24 students throughout their daily and weekly illustration obligations
Gym Assistant at Susan Palmer Fitness Center
April 30, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Facilitated the consistent and optimal operations of the fitness center, servicing 1500 students; Conducted interviews with over 15 candidates for prospective worke rs for the Fitness Center; Launched and currently managing the 'Ringing Records' powerlifting leaderboard for gym frequents
Illustrator at Picture Plane Imaging
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Provided 3 final character drawings for the Dreamhaven PvP shooter 'Wild gate'; drew 8 internal key art sketches for GameMill Entertainment's 'Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club'; inked and painted over 53 individual card assets for an unannounced tabletop game; provided illustration services for the 'Dying Light: The Beast' Steamicon; produced and modified over 8 internal key art sketches for Disney’s upcoming 2025 'Prep & Landing' short; sketched and modified 5 key art compositions for the 'Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed' video game; composed a final drawing/composition as a pitch for an unannounced SEGA title; designed and drew over 20 separate icons/assets for an unannounced Topps trading card series; illustrated multiple merchandise for the Skibidi Toilet brand.
Art & Design Intern at DLE (Walt Disney Imagineering)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
June 2024 to January 2025: Illustrated Hades and Jafar for key art for Hollywood Studios’ Unfairly Ever After show; painted 2 drops for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties in Magic Kingdom; illustrated a VIP autograph card for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party; analyzed Disney Animal Kingdom Africa section; provided color studies/scripts and illustrations for upcoming unannounced Disney Resorts, Cruise Line, and Vacation Club projects; contributed artwork for Walt Disney World's Digital Media team; branded and illustrated assets for internal use.
Illustrator (Freelance & Study) at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Created a diverse portfolio of over 20 illustrations, focusing on creative depth and visual development; illustrated for Nathan Fowkes 2023 Exhibition; provided illustrations for indie film set 'The What’s-It’s-Face' and branded energy drink WZR DEYE; self-directed projects.
Teaching Assistant at Ringling Pre College
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Assisted 2 seasoned illustrators with content for Traditional Illustration classes; supervised 24 students; provided insights into the Illustration program.
Gym Assistant at Susan Palmer Fitness Center
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Facilitated the consistent and optimal operations of the fitness center; serviced 1500 students; conducted interviews with over 15 candidates; launched and managed the 'Ringing Records' powerlift leaderboard.
Illustrator at Pixel Plane Imaging
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Provided final character drawings for the Dreamhaven PvP shooter 'Wildgate'; drew internal key art sketches for GameMill Entertainment's 'Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club'; contributed illustration work for various up‑and‑coming projects and asset cards.
Art & Design Intern at Walt Disney Imagineering (DLE)
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Illustrated key art (Hades and Jafar) for Hollywood Studios’ Unfairly Ever After; painted backdrops for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties; designed and drew icons/assets for upcoming Disney Resorts, Cruise Line, and Vacation Club projects; supported Disney Resorts’ digital media art development.
Teaching Assistant at Ringling Pre-College
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Assisted two illustrators with content for Traditional Illustration classes; supervised and supported 24 students in daily and weekly illustration obligations.
Mentor at Ringling College Illustration Mentorship Program
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Mentored 3 underclassmen within Ringling College’s Illustration Mentorship program (2022–2024).
Freelance Illustrator at Walt Disney World Digital Media (Freelance & Study)
September 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Illustrated multiple characters for Walt Disney World’s Digital Media team; worked across Florida & Texas as a freelance contributor.
Art & Design Intern at Disney (Walt Disney Imagineering), Orlando, Florida
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Illustrated Hades and Jafar for key art for Hollywood Studios’ Unfairly Ever After show; Painted 2 backdrops for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties in Magic Kingdom; Illustrated a VIP character autographed card for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party; Analyzed and critiqued the Africa section of Disney's Animal Kingdom and compared it to ancient and contemporary architecture across the African continent; Provided color studies/illustrations for upcoming unannounced Disney Resorts, Cruise Line, and Vacation Club projects; Illustrated multiple characters for use by Walt Disney World's Digital Media team
Illustrator (Freelance & Study) at United States (Florida & Texas)
September 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Created a diverse portfolio of over 20 illustrations, focusing on creative depth and visual development; Exhibit selection in 2023 by Nathan Fowkes; Provided two illustrations for the set of the indie film, 'The What’s-It's-Face' by Nicholas Horne; Designed and branded the self-developed energy drink brand, WZRDEYE; Featured in RCA Veterans Show with a portrait of USF Director and army veteran Carlos J. Moreira; Mentored 3 underclassmen in Ringling College Illustration Mentorship program (2022-2024)
Teaching Assistant at Ringling Pre-College
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Assisted two seasoned illustrators with content provision for Traditional Illustration classes; Supervised 24 students through daily and weekly illustration obligations; Provided insight into the Illustration experience at Ringling College to students upon request
Gym Assistant at Susan Palmer Fitness Center
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Facilitated the consistent and optimal operations of the fitness center, serving 1500 students; Conducted interviews with over 15 candidates for prospective workers; Launched and currently managing the 'Ringing Records' powerlifting leaderboard for gym frequenters

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida, USA
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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