Hi, I'm Somto, a multi-skilled artist blending animation, design, and storytelling. I hold a BA (Hons) in Animation & VFX from Falmouth University, an MA in Character Animation from the Central Saint Martins, and I’m pursuing an MSc in Digital Design: Immersive Mixed Reality at Brunel University. I create anime, dance, and fashion related content on TikTok and Instagram amassing nearly 300k followers across both platforms. I currently lead the graphic design and social media marketing for a skincare brand. I coordinated student wellbeing initiatives, choreographed for competition teams, and contributed in film production projects as an assistant director and production collaborator. I enjoy working together with other talented creatives to make human art that we can be proud of

Somto Onyishi

Hi, I'm Somto, a multi-skilled artist blending animation, design, and storytelling. I hold a BA (Hons) in Animation & VFX from Falmouth University, an MA in Character Animation from the Central Saint Martins, and I’m pursuing an MSc in Digital Design: Immersive Mixed Reality at Brunel University. I create anime, dance, and fashion related content on TikTok and Instagram amassing nearly 300k followers across both platforms. I currently lead the graphic design and social media marketing for a skincare brand. I coordinated student wellbeing initiatives, choreographed for competition teams, and contributed in film production projects as an assistant director and production collaborator. I enjoy working together with other talented creatives to make human art that we can be proud of

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Hi, I’m Somto, a multi-skilled artist blending animation, design, and storytelling. I hold a BA (Hons) in Animation & VFX from Falmouth University, an MA in Character Animation from the Central Saint Martins, and I’m pursuing an MSc in Digital Design: Immersive Mixed Reality at Brunel University. I create anime, dance, and fashion related content on TikTok and Instagram amassing nearly 300k followers across both platforms.

I currently lead the graphic design and social media marketing for a skincare brand.

I coordinated student wellbeing initiatives, choreographed for competition teams, and contributed in film production projects as an assistant director and production collaborator. I enjoy working together with other talented creatives to make human art that we can be proud of

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Language

English
Fluent
Igbo
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator
January 1, 2021 - Present
Create engaging fashion, dance, and anime videos for TikTok (287k followers) and Instagram (7k followers). Manage content production, branding, and audience engagement across platforms with a focus on storytelling and visual impact.
Graphic Design Lead at Skincare company
May 1, 2025 - Present
Designed graphics and social media posts for a skincare brand; created presentations and videos to support marketing campaigns and product launches.
Restaurant Host
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Worked behind the bar making and serving drinks; assisted with serving food and helping customers.
Student Relations Coordinator
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Led and participated in meetings; brainstormed ideas to improve student wellbeing and experience. Organized activities, gatherings, and events for over 150 students.
Dance Creative Director
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Choreographed and led three competition teams that placed 2nd and 1st. Choreographed for and acted in a live-action film called “FALLING”.
Film Assistant Director
November 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Aided in the creation of the live-action short film ‘Some Call it Fate’ as the Assistant Director. Script revisions, recruiting photographers, focus puller, and location scouting. Maintained production on schedule and briefed the actors.

Education

BA(Hons) Animation & VFX at Falmouth University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
MA Character Animation at University of Arts London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
MSc Digital Design: Immersive Mixed Reality at Brunel University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

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