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I am a dedicated digital designer and creative professional with extensive experience in graphic novels, animation, and brand communications. I have created and self-published an original graphic-novel series, managing the entire production pipeline from scripting and storyboarding to final print layouts. Additionally, I lead marketing and promotional campaigns using animated content, driving audience engagement and substantial growth. My expertise includes designing internal enterprise communications and brand systems that bring clarity and consistency across platforms. I have directed creative strategies for campaigns and festivals, analyzing audience data and cultural insights to optimize storytelling and design. I am proficient with industry-standard design software and continuously experiment with AI workflows for efficiency and quality enhancement.…I am a dedicated digital designer and creative professional with extensive experience in graphic novels, animation, and brand communications. I have created and self-published an original graphic-novel series, managing the entire production pipeline from scripting and storyboarding to final print layouts. Additionally, I lead marketing and promotional campaigns using animated content, driving audience engagement and substantial growth. My expertise includes designing internal enterprise communications and brand systems that bring clarity and consistency across platforms. I have directed creative strategies for campaigns and festivals, analyzing audience data and cultural insights to optimize storytelling and design. I am proficient with industry-standard design software and continuously experiment with AI workflows for efficiency and quality enhancement.

Jh Ananthi Janakiraman

Graphic Designer, Writer, Visual Effects Artist, +1

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I am a dedicated digital designer and creative professional with extensive experience in graphic novels, animation, and brand communications. I have created and self-published an original graphic-novel series, managing the entire production pipeline from scripting and storyboarding to final print layouts. Additionally, I lead marketing and promotional campaigns using animated content, driving audience engagement and substantial growth. My expertise includes designing internal enterprise communications and brand systems that bring clarity and consistency across platforms. I have directed creative strategies for campaigns and festivals, analyzing audience data and cultural insights to optimize storytelling and design. I am proficient with industry-standard design software and continuously experiment with AI workflows for efficiency and quality enhancement.…I am a dedicated digital designer and creative professional with extensive experience in graphic novels, animation, and brand communications. I have created and self-published an original graphic-novel series, managing the entire production pipeline from scripting and storyboarding to final print layouts. Additionally, I lead marketing and promotional campaigns using animated content, driving audience engagement and substantial growth. My expertise includes designing internal enterprise communications and brand systems that bring clarity and consistency across platforms. I have directed creative strategies for campaigns and festivals, analyzing audience data and cultural insights to optimize storytelling and design. I am proficient with industry-standard design software and continuously experiment with AI workflows for efficiency and quality enhancement.

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I am a dedicated digital designer and creative professional with extensive experience in graphic novels, animation, and brand communications. I have created and self-published an original graphic-novel series, managing the entire production pipeline from scripting and storyboarding to final print layouts. Additionally, I lead marketing and promotional campaigns using animated content, driving audience engagement and substantial growth.

My expertise includes designing internal enterprise communications and brand systems that bring clarity and consistency across platforms. I have directed creative strategies for campaigns and festivals, analyzing audience data and cultural insights to optimize storytelling and design. I am proficient with industry-standard design software and continuously experiment with AI workflows for efficiency and quality enhancement.

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Illustrator and Writer at Gold And Rubies

August 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025

Created internal enterprise communication materials and brand systems ensuring clarity and consistency across platforms. Standardized brand systems and style guides for consistent use across reports, workshops, and presentations. Collaborated with stakeholders to adapt visual materials for enterprise and academic audiences.

Graphic Designer at DEAP (NSF-Funded Project)

May 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025

Directed creative strategy with a team of five to research sponsor priorities, develop storyboard concepts, and design motion pieces to secure festival sponsorship. Integrated key data points into visual narratives highlighting the festival’s community-oriented values to strengthen sponsor appeal. Delivered a B2B-focused motion campaign under tight deadlines, ensuring quality and alignment with stakeholder expectations, and experimented with AI workflows for efficiency.

Visual Narrative Director at Vancouver Mural Festival

February 28, 2025 - September 4, 2025

Led ideation and creative development of a social-first campaign designed to increase festival attendance and visibility. Analyzed audience data and cultural insights to guide storytelling, visual design, and campaign direction. Produced storyboards, pitched concepts, and executed final motion ads for social media platforms, delivering quick-turn motion assets optimized for audience engagement.

Motion Designer & Visual Narrative Director at Lumiere Festival

March 31, 2025 - September 4, 2025

Produced short-form animated content for TikTok and Instagram Reels to promote a web comic, driving engagement and subscriber growth. Led and managed a Kickstarter campaign that secured $11,145 in funding, achieving 928% above the initial goal. Scaled audience engagement from 100 page views to 60k per month and grew an active subscriber base of 52k+ readers through targeted content strategy, community management, and analytics-driven iteration.