I’m a character designer, illustrator, and graphic designer who creates expressive, story-driven visuals for print, social media, and merchandise.

Savannah Arias

I’m a character designer, illustrator, and graphic designer who creates expressive, story-driven visuals for print, social media, and merchandise.

Available to hire

I’m a character designer, illustrator, and graphic designer who creates expressive, story-driven visuals for print, social media, and merchandise.

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist
September 1, 2012 - November 13, 2025
Artistic concept art, character turnaround sheets, emotes, and costume design for various projects; created brand-defining avatars, emoticons, and icons for Twitch & YouTube creators; produced custom illustrations and murals, including a commissioned piece for the San Francisco Disney Store; collaborated with clients to refine and finalize character concepts, enhancing storytelling through visual design.
Art Teacher at OBI Art
August 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Instruct students of all ages in classical fine art techniques with emphasis on anatomy, portraiture, and cartooning; foster students' creativity and understanding of visual storytelling.
Summer Intern Illustrator at Quilly
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Create engaging digital illustrations and graphic designs to enhance the platform’s user experience; produce daily creative assets tailored to college-aged and female audiences, supporting Quilly’s mission of fostering meaningful virtual connections; collaborate with the team to develop visual content for spontaneous hangouts, planned events, and community resources.
Mentor at Women in Animation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Work on the pre-production phase of Monster in the Hall, developing character turnarounds, special poses, and expression sheets; collaborate with the creative lead to explore and refine character personalities and aesthetics for animation.
Concept Artist Intern at T's ARE LLC
October 11, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Create diverse concepts including props, characters, and environments; ensure alignment with visual targets; collaborate with art lead and team, actively participating in problem-solving discussions and meeting deadlines.
Illustrator (Summer Intern) at Quilly
August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Created engaging digital illustrations and graphics to support platform’s user experience and content.
Concept Artist Intern at T'sare LLC
April 30, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Created diverse concept art including props, weapons, characters, and environments; aligned with visual targets.
Mentee at Women In Animation
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Mentee in Breaking Into Animation program.

Education

Associates Degree in Graphic Design at Chaffey College
August 1, 2024 - December 18, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Development at Academy of Art University
September 1, 2012 - May 17, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Development at Academy of Art University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017
Graphic Design Certificate at Chaffey College
August 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025

Qualifications

Certification in Graphic Design
August 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Graphic Design Certificate
August 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services