I’m Rio Frazier, a BFA illustration student and freelance artist from Orlando, Florida, focused on creating expressive artwork across traditional and digital mediums. I enjoy building character-driven visuals for games and publications, and I also write and illustrate my own projects—bringing together my illustration and creative writing interests through concept art, character design, and narrative spot illustrations. I’ve trained in customer-focused, fast-paced roles through the Disney College Program, where I served guests and supported safety and teamwork behind the scenes. Alongside that experience, I’ve worked on independent client illustration projects and a senior thesis book, developing concepts from research and pitching through to formatting and print-ready delivery.…

Rio Rose Frazier

I’m Rio Frazier, a BFA illustration student and freelance artist from Orlando, Florida, focused on creating expressive artwork across traditional and digital mediums. I enjoy building character-driven visuals for games and publications, and I also write and illustrate my own projects—bringing together my illustration and creative writing interests through concept art, character design, and narrative spot illustrations. I’ve trained in customer-focused, fast-paced roles through the Disney College Program, where I served guests and supported safety and teamwork behind the scenes. Alongside that experience, I’ve worked on independent client illustration projects and a senior thesis book, developing concepts from research and pitching through to formatting and print-ready delivery.…

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I’m Rio Frazier, a BFA illustration student and freelance artist from Orlando, Florida, focused on creating expressive artwork across traditional and digital mediums. I enjoy building character-driven visuals for games and publications, and I also write and illustrate my own projects—bringing together my illustration and creative writing interests through concept art, character design, and narrative spot illustrations.

I’ve trained in customer-focused, fast-paced roles through the Disney College Program, where I served guests and supported safety and teamwork behind the scenes. Alongside that experience, I’ve worked on independent client illustration projects and a senior thesis book, developing concepts from research and pitching through to formatting and print-ready delivery.

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Work Experience

Disney College Program Cast Member and Trainer at Walt Disney World
August 1, 2025 - Present
Provide friendly guest service at Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market/Africa food stands, including taking orders, handling money, preparing food, transporting stock, and assisting with alcohol service. Maintain safety by keeping backstage and guest areas clean and addressing safety needs promptly. Stay in character while serving efficiently and respectfully to guests and fellow cast members. Train new cast members thoroughly and patiently, teaching Disney protocols and Animal Kingdom food and beverage procedures while managing multiple trainees and helping keep the location running smoothly.
Author/Illustrator at A Heart of Gold, Ringling College of Art and Design
June 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Develop digitally painted concept art, character design sheets, illustrations, a hardcover exterior, and a map, plus hand-drawn spot illustrations. Draft an 84-page thesis book with a peer through revisions and editing. Conduct research (illustrator, type, fashion, and image research) to shape the book’s pitch and overall visual direction, then format the book with a cohesive color palette and typography before sending it to print.
Freelance Artist
March 1, 2021 - Present
Create illustrations in traditional and digital media for tabletop games, magazine publishers, and gift portraits. Manage multiple projects at once, establish deadlines, and deliver print-ready work on time. Clients include SRQ Magazine and independent clients.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail