I'm Antoine Mingo, a multidisciplinary artist and NFT creator known for co-founding Pudgy Penguins, one of the early landmark NFT brands that drew global media attention. My career spans roles from video editing and freelance design to leading brand development across Web3 and education. I blend 3D art, animation, and storytelling to craft engaging visuals, products, and learning experiences, collaborating with remote teams across the globe.

Antoine Mingo

I'm Antoine Mingo, a multidisciplinary artist and NFT creator known for co-founding Pudgy Penguins, one of the early landmark NFT brands that drew global media attention. My career spans roles from video editing and freelance design to leading brand development across Web3 and education. I blend 3D art, animation, and storytelling to craft engaging visuals, products, and learning experiences, collaborating with remote teams across the globe.

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I’m Antoine Mingo, a multidisciplinary artist and NFT creator known for co-founding Pudgy Penguins, one of the early landmark NFT brands that drew global media attention. My career spans roles from video editing and freelance design to leading brand development across Web3 and education. I blend 3D art, animation, and storytelling to craft engaging visuals, products, and learning experiences, collaborating with remote teams across the globe.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at SipNDip Inc.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Led brand development and original concept creation; recognized for Cookie Dipper; served as top sourcing manager and built client base framework to drive SipNDip's growth.
Freelance Designer at Upwork
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provided diverse design services from children's book illustrations to clothing design; maintained a 100% satisfactory rating over 3+ years with 30+ jobs.
Video Editor at RedPrint Strategy
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Contracted video editor producing graphic ads for political candidates; compiled assets, created textures, animated typography, and edited footage into multiple lengths.
Video Editor at Hereford Agency
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Contracted video editor developing graphic ads for political campaigns; refined color and storytelling within project specs, collaborating with producers and other videographers.
Concept Artist at Mochimons (Pudgy Penguins project)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designer and Concept Artist contributing character concepts, background scenes, and storyboarding; created UI elements and mockups; collaborated with cross-country teams.
Concept Developer at Mochimons
January 1, 2023 - Present
Conceived and iterated concept designs for Mochimons projects; delegated ideas to brand developers; produced sales sheets and UI assets aligned with brand guidelines.

Education

Associates Degree in COMMUNICATION DESIGN at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Certification in 3D ANIMATION at Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Certification in 3D Animation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

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