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Hi, I’m Kamil Oshundara. I bring over five years of experience blending creative development for TV/film with writing, illustration, and character design. I love crafting stories and visuals that resonate culturally, creating immersive worlds that engage diverse audiences across various media platforms.
I thrive working in collaborative environments where strategy meets storytelling, and I enjoy contributing to projects that have meaningful social impact. Whether it’s through writing, illustrating, or consulting, I’m passionate about bringing innovative, culturally rich narratives to life.
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Work Experience
Cultural Consultant at Disney Animation
January 1, 2021 - April 27, 2024Delivered research-driven content reviews on written and video materials, including early animatics and episodes, to enhance storytelling, cultural authenticity, and audience engagement for "Tiana" and "Gravity Falls". Conducted cultural research and devised DEI strategies to improve representation across TV, film, and interactive installations. Served as a key speaker at an inclusion think tank.
Cultural Consultant at Disney Imagineering
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Directed character design with studio concept artists to update visual identity for an animatronic theme park ride. Provided visual references and researched geographical, cultural, religious, and era-specific textures. Presented and revised designs aligned with project goals.
Staff Writer at "Transtopia", Amazon Studios
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Created original television content, pitch materials, and series arcs in collaboration with the showrunner. Presented creative materials to Amazon executives and contributed to nine weeks of writers' room development.
Cultural Executive at Monkeypaw Productions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Led academic and cultural research to strengthen storylines and character development. Piloted social impact proposals, facilitated writers’ room discussions, and conducted script reviews. Managed multiple projects, event planning, and art fabrication. Oversaw on-set production as cultural sensitivity liaison, reviewing dailies and mediating cultural conflicts.
Book Illustrator at Cala F’iya Book 2
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Designed and illustrated front/back cover, fantasy map, and 13 key art illustrations (17 total) for each chapter of a fantasy novel by Preston Coyote Vargas. Managed multi-step visual development process including mood board creation, research and development, character design based on narrative passages, initial sketches, inked illustrations, presentation of multiple color-ways, and final rendering of book illustration art, plus custom font creation for the book franchise.
Album Cover Artist at Yonka
March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Designed and illustrated album cover art and stylized track list for themed albums 'Still Jaded' and 'Stuck In Space' by producer and musician Yonka.
Writer at Wattpad / Webtoon
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024Developed pitch materials, character design, project bible, and creative assets collaborating with studio executives, ensuring timely delivery for TV series sale to a major studio. Adapted a YA novel into an adult animated show, overseeing visual development of characters and cultural textures. Led character design in collaboration with Powerhouse Animation Studios, producing key art for show pitching and sales.
Book Illustrator at Cala F’iya Book 1
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Designed and illustrated front/back cover and 13 key art illustrations for each chapter of a fantasy novel by Preston Coyote Vargas (15 images total). Managed multi-step visual development process including mood board creation, research and development, character design based on narrative passages, sketches, inked illustrations, presentation of multiple color-ways, and final render plus custom font creation for the book franchise.
Cultural Consultant at Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Spearheaded research and creative development around representation of Voodoo, African Spirituality, and ritual magic in the creative universe of 'Princess and The Frog' franchise. Reviewed animatics of unreleased show, 'Tiana', and drafted series overview encompassing character arch, creature design, and cultural world of the TV series.
Cultural Consultant at Disney Imagineering
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Directed character design with studio concept artists to update visual identity for an animatronic theme park ride. Provided visual references and research on geographical, cultural, religious, and era-specific textures. Presented designs to the creative development team, revised materials, and finalized designs aligned with Disney Imagineering’s project goals.
Staff Writer at Amazon Studios
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Created original television content, pitch materials, and series arcs collaborating with showrunner Olivia Dufault. Presented creative materials to Amazon executives and contributed to nine weeks of writers' room development.
Cultural Executive at Monkeypaw Productions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Spearheaded academic and cultural research to strengthen storylines, plot intentionality, and character development. Piloted social impact proposals, facilitated writers’ room discussions, and conducted script reviews. Served as liaison between cross-department production partners, managed multiple projects, event planning, and art fabrication. Oversaw on-set production as a cultural sensitivity liaison, reviewing dailies, managing crew debriefs, and mediating cultural conflicts via daily set reports.
Book Illustrator at Cala F’Iya Book 2
June 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025Created 17 illustrations including cover, fantasy map, and chapter art that translated key narrative moments into character designs and worldbuilding visuals. Led visual worldbuilding efforts, including character design, tone boards, and art direction incorporating Afro-surrealist and cultural motifs.
Album Cover Artist at Yonka: Still Jaded
March 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025Designed and illustrated album cover art and stylized tracklist assets optimized for digital streaming and marketing platforms using Procreate and Illustrator.
Album Cover Artist at Yonka: Stuck in Space
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Designed illustrated cover art and track visuals reflecting the album’s emotional and conceptual tone through surreal color palettes and character-driven motifs.
Writer at Wattpad / Webtoon
September 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Developed show bible, characters, and pitch materials adapting a YA novel into an adult animated series. Collaborated with Powerhouse Animation to refine characters, tonal direction, and pitch visuals tailored for animation studio standards.
Cultural Consultant at Disney Imagineering
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Directed character design updates for an animatronic theme park ride working with concept artists. Provided visual references and research on geographical, cultural, religious, and era-specific textures. Presented and revised designs to align with project goals.
Education
B.A. at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018B.A. at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Qualifications
MCNAIR RESEARCH FELLOW
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018VICE-PROVOST INITIATIVE FOR PRE-COLLEGE (VIPS) SCHOLARS
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Gaming
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