I am a creative and detail-oriented character designer and illustrator with extensive experience transforming written concepts into compelling visual narratives across mediums. I excel at developing original characters, scenes, and visual styles that enhance storytelling, branding, and marketing. I thrive on close collaboration with clients, designers, and editors to ensure art aligns with project goals and objectives. I am passionate about delivering innovative, aesthetically engaging artwork and continuously developing my craft in collaborative, studio-like environments, bringing unique visual concepts to life.

Akobundu Stanley

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I am a creative and detail-oriented character designer and illustrator with extensive experience transforming written concepts into compelling visual narratives across mediums. I excel at developing original characters, scenes, and visual styles that enhance storytelling, branding, and marketing. I thrive on close collaboration with clients, designers, and editors to ensure art aligns with project goals and objectives. I am passionate about delivering innovative, aesthetically engaging artwork and continuously developing my craft in collaborative, studio-like environments, bringing unique visual concepts to life.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented character designer and illustrator with extensive experience transforming written concepts into compelling visual narratives across mediums. I excel at developing original characters, scenes, and visual styles that enhance storytelling, branding, and marketing.

I thrive on close collaboration with clients, designers, and editors to ensure art aligns with project goals and objectives. I am passionate about delivering innovative, aesthetically engaging artwork and continuously developing my craft in collaborative, studio-like environments, bringing unique visual concepts to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator /Character Designer at Freelance
August 15, 2015 - Present
- Collaborated with indie studios and multiple clients over a decade to conceptualize and design unique characters for various projects. - Utilized digital illustration tools to create engaging character designs that enhanced storytelling and visual appeal. - Developed original characters, scenes, and visual styles tailored to client needs, ensuring alignment with project goals. - Received positive feedback from clients, leading to repeat collaborations and a continuously expanding portfolio. - As a dedicated character designer and illustrator, contributed to diverse projects by translating concepts into compelling visual narratives, strengthening storytelling and branding efforts.
Illustrator/Character Designer at Black Sand Entertainment
July 4, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Developed distinctive character designs for the book Grandnada's Shadow, significantly enhancing visual storytelling and character appeal. Illustrated interior pages across four issues, contributing to cohesive aesthetic and narrative flow that complemented the storyline. Collaborated closely with writers and editors to ensure seamless integration of visual elements with textual content, maintaining consistency and narrative integrity. Leveraged digital illustration tools to produce high-quality artwork, continuously refining technical skills and artistic versatility. Demonstrated strong collaboration and adaptability, supporting the overall production process and contributing to the project's artistic vision.
Character Designer/Illustrator at MDV Comics
January 2, 2018 - April 30, 2021
Designed and illustrated characters for the published comic series Carnivore and SF3. Collaborated with writers and artists to develop cohesive visual narratives. Created unique character styles that enhanced storytelling and increased audience engagement
Character Designer at Freelance (Remote)
August 1, 2015 - Present
Collaborated with indie studios and multiple clients to conceptualize and design unique characters across various projects, ensuring cohesive visuals and strong storytelling.
Character Designer at MDV Comics
April 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025
Redesigned and illustrated characters for a published comics series; collaborated with writers and artists to develop cohesive visuals and storytelling.
Character Designer at Vortex Corp
November 1, 2019 - October 4, 2025
Designed characters and visuals for educational content; contributed to cohesive visual storytelling across media.
Character Designer at Black Sand Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - October 4, 2025
Developed distinctive character designs for a published book series; collaborated with writers and editors to align visuals with project goals.

Education

Self-taught / Mentored at Industry expert
January 11, 2015 - October 3, 2020

Qualifications

Self-taught / Mentored
January 11, 2018 - September 5, 2024
Self-taught / Mentored by industry professionals
January 11, 2020 - October 3, 2023
Character Designer structure

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming
    uniE621 Danger
    In a small town, there lived a young boy named Nova, who was unlike anyone else. He had a special gift: incredible speed that made him move faster than the eye could see. But what truly set him apart were two mysterious rings he wore on his fingers. These rings held incredible power — one could generate lightning, and the other had magnetic forces capable of controlling metal and attracting objects at will. One day, a dark cloud of chaos threatened to destroy the world. An evil villain unleashed a storm of destruction, using dark machinery and metal monsters to take over everything. People were terrified, but Nova knew he had to act. With his rings glowing, Nova darted through the chaos at lightning speed. He used his magnetic ring to pull apart the villain’s machines, rendering them useless, and his lightning ring to strike down the dark clouds threatening to block out the sun. His speed allowed him to outmaneuver enemies and reach places no one else could. In a final burst of energy, Nova combined his powers — lightning crackled from his rings, and the magnetic forces pulled the villain’s weaponry apart. With a flash of light, he saved the world from disaster. From that day on, Nova was celebrated as a young hero with the speed of light and rings of power, ready to protect the world whenever danger struck. His courage and quickness proved that even the smallest hero can make the biggest difference. webdesigner branding logo photo graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Nova
    In a small town, there lived a young boy named Nova, who was unlike anyone else. He had a special gift: incredible speed that made him move faster than the eye could see. But what truly set him apart were two mysterious rings he wore on his fingers. These rings held incredible power — one could generate lightning, and the other had magnetic forces capable of controlling metal and attracting objects at will. One day, a dark cloud of chaos threatened to destroy the world. An evil villain unleashed a storm of destruction, using dark machinery and metal monsters to take over everything. People were terrified, but Nova knew he had to act. With his rings glowing, Nova darted through the chaos at lightning speed. He used his magnetic ring to pull apart the villain’s machines, rendering them useless, and his lightning ring to strike down the dark clouds threatening to block out the sun. His speed allowed him to outmaneuver enemies and reach places no one else could. In a final burst of energy, Nova combined his powers — lightning crackled from his rings, and the magnetic forces pulled the villain’s weaponry apart. With a flash of light, he saved the world from disaster. From that day on, Nova was celebrated as a young hero with the speed of light and rings of power, ready to protect the world whenever danger struck. His courage and quickness proved that even the smallest hero can make the biggest difference. logo branding webdesigner graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Ring
    In a small town, there lived a young boy named Nova, who was unlike anyone else. He had a special gift: incredible speed that made him move faster than the eye could see. But what truly set him apart were two mysterious rings he wore on his fingers. These rings held incredible power — one could generate lightning, and the other had magnetic forces capable of controlling metal and attracting objects at will. One day, a dark cloud of chaos threatened to destroy the world. An evil villain unleashed a storm of destruction, using dark machinery and metal monsters to take over everything. People were terrified, but Nova knew he had to act. With his rings glowing, Nova darted through the chaos at lightning speed. He used his magnetic ring to pull apart the villain’s machines, rendering them useless, and his lightning ring to strike down the dark clouds threatening to block out the sun. His speed allowed him to outmaneuver enemies and reach places no one else could. In a final burst of energy, Nova combined his powers — lightning crackled from his rings, and the magnetic forces pulled the villain’s weaponry apart. With a flash of light, he saved the world from disaster. From that day on, Nova was celebrated as a young hero with the speed of light and rings of power, ready to protect the world whenever danger struck. His courage and quickness proved that even the smallest hero can make the biggest difference. webdesigner photo logo graphicdesigner branding
    uniE621 Speed
    In a small town, there lived a young boy named Nova, who was unlike anyone else. He had a special gift: incredible speed that made him move faster than the eye could see. But what truly set him apart were two mysterious rings he wore on his fingers. These rings held incredible power — one could generate lightning, and the other had magnetic forces capable of controlling metal and attracting objects at will. One day, a dark cloud of chaos threatened to destroy the world. An evil villain unleashed a storm of destruction, using dark machinery and metal monsters to take over everything. People were terrified, but Nova knew he had to act. With his rings glowing, Nova darted through the chaos at lightning speed. He used his magnetic ring to pull apart the villain’s machines, rendering them useless, and his lightning ring to strike down the dark clouds threatening to block out the sun. His speed allowed him to outmaneuver enemies and reach places no one else could. In a final burst of energy, Nova combined his powers — lightning crackled from his rings, and the magnetic forces pulled the villain’s weaponry apart. With a flash of light, he saved the world from disaster. From that day on, Nova was celebrated as a young hero with the speed of light and rings of power, ready to protect the world whenever danger struck. His courage and quickness proved that even the smallest hero can make the biggest difference. webdesigner graphicdesigner branding logo photo
    uniE621 Project Nova
    In a small town, there lived a young boy named Nova, who was unlike anyone else. He had a special gift: incredible speed that made him move faster than the eye could see. But what truly set him apart were two mysterious rings he wore on his fingers. These rings held incredible power — one could generate lightning, and the other had magnetic forces capable of controlling metal and attracting objects at will. One day, a dark cloud of chaos threatened to destroy the world. An evil villain unleashed a storm of destruction, using dark machinery and metal monsters to take over everything. People were terrified, but Nova knew he had to act. With his rings glowing, Nova darted through the chaos at lightning speed. He used his magnetic ring to pull apart the villain’s machines, rendering them useless, and his lightning ring to strike down the dark clouds threatening to block out the sun. His speed allowed him to outmaneuver enemies and reach places no one else could. In a final burst of energy, Nova combined his powers — lightning crackled from his rings, and the magnetic forces pulled the villain’s weaponry apart. With a flash of light, he saved the world from disaster. From that day on, Nova was celebrated as a young hero with the speed of light and rings of power, ready to protect the world whenever danger struck. His courage and quickness proved that even the smallest hero can make the biggest difference. logo webdesigner designer branding graphicdesigner photo
    uniE621 Action Poses
    Once upon a time in the bustling city of Lumina, there was a hero named Daxx. By day, he was just an ordinary guy—an engineer named Dex, passionate about fixing things and dreaming of making the world better. But when danger struck, he transformed into Daxx, a super hero with extraordinary abilities. Daxx had the power to manipulate technology with his mind. He could control computers, gadgets, and even nearby machinery just by thinking about it. His signature move was unleashing a wave of digital energy to disable villains' devices or to create protective barriers. One evening, a villain known as Shadowbyte threatened to plunge Lumina into darkness by hacking into the city's power grid. As chaos erupted, Daxx quickly jumped into action. Using his tech powers, he traced Shadowbyte's signal through the city's servers, battling against a digital storm of malicious code. With a burst of concentration, Daxx shut down Shadowbyte's control hub, restoring power and saving the city. The citizens cheered as Daxx disappeared into the night, knowing their hero was always watching, ready to defend Lumina from any threat. From that day on, Daxx continued to protect his city, blending his genius with his superpowers—reminding everyone that the greatest strength comes from combining heart, mind, and a little bit of tech magic. photo logo graphicdesigner branding webdesigner designer
    uniE621 Character Poses
    Once upon a time in the bustling city of Lumina, there was a hero named Daxx. By day, he was just an ordinary guy—an engineer named Dex, passionate about fixing things and dreaming of making the world better. But when danger struck, he transformed into Daxx, a super hero with extraordinary abilities. Daxx had the power to manipulate technology with his mind. He could control computers, gadgets, and even nearby machinery just by thinking about it. His signature move was unleashing a wave of digital energy to disable villains' devices or to create protective barriers. One evening, a villain known as Shadowbyte threatened to plunge Lumina into darkness by hacking into the city's power grid. As chaos erupted, Daxx quickly jumped into action. Using his tech powers, he traced Shadowbyte's signal through the city's servers, battling against a digital storm of malicious code. With a burst of concentration, Daxx shut down Shadowbyte's control hub, restoring power and saving the city. The citizens cheered as Daxx disappeared into the night, knowing their hero was always watching, ready to defend Lumina from any threat. From that day on, Daxx continued to protect his city, blending his genius with his superpowers—reminding everyone that the greatest strength comes from combining heart, mind, and a little bit of tech magic.
    uniE621 Spanner
    In a world where technology and humanity intertwine, there was a legendary figure known as Spanner — the one-handed metal man. Once a brilliant engineer named Eli, he lost his hand in a catastrophic accident while working on a revolutionary robot. Instead of giving in to despair, Eli crafted a powerful metal prosthetic that became his new hand, and with it, he gained incredible strength and precision. Using his unmatched mechanical skills and his formidable metal hand, Spanner dedicated himself to protecting the city from threats. Whether repairing damaged machinery during chaos or battling villains with his enhanced strength and ingenuity, he became a symbol of resilience. One day, a destructive warbot threatened to destroy the city. Spanner faced it head-on, using his knowledge and his metal hand to outsmart and disable the beast. Though scarred and one-handed, he proved that true strength isn’t about how many parts you have, but how much heart and skill you put into saving others. From that day on, Spanner was celebrated not just as a metal man, but as a hero who turned loss into legacy, forging a future built on resilience and innovation. photo logo graphicdesigner illustrator webdesigner branding
    uniE621 Daxx
    Character Design Once upon a time in the bustling city of Lumina, there was a hero named Daxx. By day, he was just an ordinary guy—an engineer named Dex, passionate about fixing things and dreaming of making the world better. But when danger struck, he transformed into Daxx, a super hero with extraordinary abilities. Daxx had the power to manipulate technology with his mind. He could control computers, gadgets, and even nearby machinery just by thinking about it. His signature move was unleashing a wave of digital energy to disable villains' devices or to create protective barriers. One evening, a villain known as Shadowbyte threatened to plunge Lumina into darkness by hacking into the city's power grid. As chaos erupted, Daxx quickly jumped into action. Using his tech powers, he traced Shadowbyte's signal through the city's servers, battling against a digital storm of malicious code. With a burst of concentration, Daxx shut down Shadowbyte's control hub, restoring power and saving the city. The citizens cheered as Daxx disappeared into the night, knowing their hero was always watching, ready to defend Lumina from any threat. From that day on, Daxx continued to protect his city, blending his genius with his superpowers—reminding everyone that the greatest strength comes from combining heart, mind, and a little bit of tech magic. logo branding webdesigner photo graphicdesigner

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