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

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.
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.
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.
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.

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