Karla Medina is a Concept Artist and Visual Development Artist with a BFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design, specializing in character-driven storytelling, character design, background design, and prop design. Experienced in art-directing collaborative animation projects and producing production-ready concept art for animation and game-focused pipelines. Strong collaborator with leadership experience and a passion for visually authentic, culturally informed storytelling.…

Karla Medina Fadul

Karla Medina is a Concept Artist and Visual Development Artist with a BFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design, specializing in character-driven storytelling, character design, background design, and prop design. Experienced in art-directing collaborative animation projects and producing production-ready concept art for animation and game-focused pipelines. Strong collaborator with leadership experience and a passion for visually authentic, culturally informed storytelling.…

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Karla Medina is a Concept Artist and Visual Development Artist with a BFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design, specializing in character-driven storytelling, character design, background design, and prop design. Experienced in art-directing collaborative animation projects and producing production-ready concept art for animation and game-focused pipelines. Strong collaborator with leadership experience and a passion for visually authentic, culturally informed storytelling.

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Skills

Experience Level

Character Design
Expert
Animation
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Retail Sales Advisor at GAP Factory Inc.
July 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created a magical and efficient shopping experience for guests through clear communication and personalized support. Recognized Employee of the Month for consistently exceeding performance benchmarks.
Jr Concept Artist at Luxark
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Collaborated with the Art Director to design character and creature concepts for a narrative-driven tabletop game. Delivered production-ready artwork aligned with storytelling and gameplay objectives.
Merchandise Operations | Disney College Program Participant at The Walt Disney Company
May 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered guest service in a fast-paced environment while being recognized for leadership and exceptional service. Served as a Spanish-English translator to support accessibility.
Storyboard Artist at Future Purchased (Independent Short Film)
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Created storyboards and animatics to visually communicate narrative structure. Collaborated with directors and producers for work revisions.
Peer Mentor, Producer & Art Director at Kirilo (SCAD Capstone & Student Projects)
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Led a team of 17 artists, supporting skill development and collaboration. Designed characters, environments, and props to support the film's story.

Education

BFA in Animation with a Minor in Storyboarding and Drawing at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail

Skills

Experience Level

Character Design
Expert
Animation
Intermediate