I am a 2D Animator and director; a visual storyteller with a strong foundation in communication design and a passion for crafting emotionally engaging narratives. Currently completing my Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Animation across Belgium, Finland, and Portugal, I bring an international perspective to storytelling and collaboration. Whether leading teams or developing solo projects, I focus on creating work that is visually compelling, strategically structured, and rooted in narrative purpose. From animated short films to cross-cultural productions, my goal is to build stories with authentic emotions through thoughtful art direction and intentional design choices.

Ebenezer Mawuli Gbedemah

I am a 2D Animator and director; a visual storyteller with a strong foundation in communication design and a passion for crafting emotionally engaging narratives. Currently completing my Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Animation across Belgium, Finland, and Portugal, I bring an international perspective to storytelling and collaboration. Whether leading teams or developing solo projects, I focus on creating work that is visually compelling, strategically structured, and rooted in narrative purpose. From animated short films to cross-cultural productions, my goal is to build stories with authentic emotions through thoughtful art direction and intentional design choices.

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I am a 2D Animator and director; a visual storyteller with a strong foundation in communication design and a passion for crafting emotionally engaging narratives. Currently completing my Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Animation across Belgium, Finland, and Portugal, I bring an international perspective to storytelling and collaboration. Whether leading teams or developing solo projects, I focus on creating work that is visually compelling, strategically structured, and rooted in narrative purpose. From animated short films to cross-cultural productions, my goal is to build stories with authentic emotions through thoughtful art direction and intentional design choices.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Design Officer at Milvik BIMA
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed product marketing collateral for launches and campaigns aligned with brand guidelines. Co-developed the company’s new website UI and collaborated closely with the marketing manager and storytelling strategist. Produced digital content for social media and product storytelling.
Brand/Social Media Manager & 2D Generalist at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Led the studio’s visual brand refresh: logo refinements, digital identity, website and content templates. Grew brand visibility through consistent storytelling across platforms. Designed visual assets for animation projects, campaigns, and daily social media engagement. Handled 2D pipeline including storyboarding, illustration, and animation.
Creative Designer at WHO / UNICEF / GHS
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Designed three major healthcare publications (130–160+ pages each) in collaboration with medical teams. Delivered layouts, visual assets, and publication-ready print materials with clarity and consistency.
Designer & Illustrator at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Designed brochures for the 2020 national presidential campaigns. Created the brand identity for DigiCAP.gh, a German-Ghanaian tech initiative led by AFOS Foundation.
Designer at EMY Africa
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Designed event branding, digital content, and invitation materials for the EMY Africa Awards. Supported social media campaigns through design and visual rollout planning.
Creative Design Officer at Milvik BIMA
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed product marketing collateral for launches and campaigns aligned with brand guidelines. Co-developed the company’s new website UI and collaborated closely with the marketing manager and storytelling strategist. Produced digital content for social media and product storytelling.
Brand/Social Media Manager & 2D Generalist at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Led the studio’s visual brand refresh: logo refinements, digital identity, website and content templates. Grew brand visibility through consistent storytelling across platforms. Designed visual assets for animation projects, campaigns, and daily social media engagement. Handled 2D pipeline: storyboarding, illustration, animation.
Creative Designer at WHO / UNICEF / GHS
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Designed three major healthcare publications (130–160+ pages each) in collaboration with medical teams. Delivered layouts, visual assets, and publication-ready print materials with clarity and consistency.
Designer & Illustrator at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Designed brochures for the 2020 national presidential campaigns. Created the brand identity for DigiCAP.gh, a German-Ghanaian tech initiative led by AFOS Foundation.
Designer at EMY Africa
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Designed event branding, digital content, and invitation materials for the EMY Africa Awards. Supported social media campaigns through design and visual rollout planning.
Creative Design Officer at Milvik BIMA
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed product marketing collateral for launches and campaigns aligned with brand guidelines. Co-developed the company’s new website UI and collaborated closely with the marketing manager and storytelling strategist. Produced digital content for social media and product storytelling.
Brand/Social Media Manager & 2D Generalist at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Led the studio’s visual brand refresh including logo refinements, digital identity, website, and content templates. Grew brand visibility through consistent storytelling across platforms. Designed visual assets for animation projects, campaigns, and daily social media engagement. Handled 2D pipeline tasks such as storyboarding, illustration, and animation.
Creative Designer at WHO / UNICEF / GHS
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Designed three major healthcare publications (130–160+ pages each) in collaboration with medical teams. Delivered layouts, visual assets, and publication-ready print materials with clarity and consistency.
Designer & Illustrator at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Designed brochures for the 2020 national presidential campaigns. Created the brand identity for DigiCAP.gh, a German-Ghanaian tech initiative led by AFOS Foundation.
Designer at EMY Africa
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Designed event branding, digital content, and invitation materials for the EMY Africa Awards. Supported social media campaigns through design and visual rollout planning.
Director & Animator (2D) at Young Melody (Short Film)
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Oversaw the full production of Young Melody, a 5-minute animated short film exploring fame, mental pressure, and identity with a metaphoric, music-driven narrative. Led creative development from script to screen, including writing the original story, directing music and voice performances, and designing characters and environments. Supervised a team of multinational animators and musicians while coordinating production schedules, handling key animation, editing, sound direction, and composition.
Animator at Dreamland Animation (Remote)
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Developed detailed animatics, each averaging 7–10 minutes, for an upcoming children’s animated series.
Animation Director at Cross Media Culture (Remote)
June 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Led pre-production for a new show, delivering visual development, art direction, and talent coordination. Directed character design, prop and environment development, and curated moodboards.
Director & Animator (2D) at Praca Films, Portugal (Onsite)
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Collaborated on a 6:33 minute mixed-media short film titled “Overseas” during a month-long residency. The film won the Sophia Awards for Best Master’s and Doctoral Short Film and was selected for the 35th World Festival of Animated Film - Zagreb 2025.
2D Generalist & Brand/Media Manager at Animaxfyb Studios
December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Managed the 2D animation pipeline including storyboarding, illustration, and animation. Revamped studio branding and set design standards. Collaborated on redesigning the studio’s website and led content direction across platforms.
Designer & Background Artist at Animaxfyb Studios (Contract/Remote)
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Created backgrounds and visual assets for the “Begho” animation co-produced with Past and Curious. Developed backgrounds for 2D animation related to a Trinidadian energy drink and designed materials for DigiCAP.gh and political brochure campaigns.
Animator (Intern) at Animaxfyb Studios (Onsite)
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Animated and inked scenes for a UNICEF-based project. Led design research and contributed to background design and identity systems.
Creative Design Officer at Milvik BIMA
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Co-developed new website UI looks and marketing visuals with internal stakeholders. Created design materials and social media content alongside marketing and storytelling teams.
Creative Designer at WHO / UNICEF / Ghana Health Service (Remote)
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Designed three major healthcare publications (130–160+ pages each) in close collaboration with medical teams for national use.
Designer (Intern) at EMY Africa
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Produced digital and social media materials for the annual EMY Africa Awards.

Education

Bachelor of Art in Communication Desing at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2020
Creative Multimedia; Film and Animation
Master of Art in Animation at Aalto University
September 3, 2023 - June 17, 2025
Director of Animation
Master of Art in Marketing Strategy at University of Ghana Business School
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Art at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
MSc at University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Ghana
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
MSc at UGBS, Ghana
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Art at KNUST, Ghana
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
MSc at University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Ghana
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Art at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Fine Art at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

3D Character Design: From Drawing To Modeling
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services