I'm a passionate 2D illustrator and animator with over 5 years of experience creating vivid, emotionally engaging artwork for games, animation, children’s books, and branded content. My specialties include character design, background art, motion graphics, and video editing. I work with tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Blender, Toon Boom, and Procreate. I've collaborated with clients from global brands to animation studios, including Nike, Prosolve, Vortex Corp, and VV5 Studios. Whether designing expressive characters or overseeing full visual development for stories, I bring a cinematic eye, fast turnaround, and clear communication to every project. I’m also Upwork Certified in illustration and open to new remote roles, freelance opportunities, and studio collaborations worldwide.

Ayodeji Medunoye

I'm a passionate 2D illustrator and animator with over 5 years of experience creating vivid, emotionally engaging artwork for games, animation, children’s books, and branded content. My specialties include character design, background art, motion graphics, and video editing. I work with tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Blender, Toon Boom, and Procreate. I've collaborated with clients from global brands to animation studios, including Nike, Prosolve, Vortex Corp, and VV5 Studios. Whether designing expressive characters or overseeing full visual development for stories, I bring a cinematic eye, fast turnaround, and clear communication to every project. I’m also Upwork Certified in illustration and open to new remote roles, freelance opportunities, and studio collaborations worldwide.

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I’m a passionate 2D illustrator and animator with over 5 years of experience creating vivid, emotionally engaging artwork for games, animation, children’s books, and branded content. My specialties include character design, background art, motion graphics, and video editing. I work with tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Blender, Toon Boom, and Procreate.

I’ve collaborated with clients from global brands to animation studios, including Nike, Prosolve, Vortex Corp, and VV5 Studios. Whether designing expressive characters or overseeing full visual development for stories, I bring a cinematic eye, fast turnaround, and clear communication to every project. I’m also Upwork Certified in illustration and open to new remote roles, freelance opportunities, and studio collaborations worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Artist at ProSolve
September 1, 2022 - Present
2D Animator and Motion Designer at Vv5 Studios
February 29, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Directed visual style and animation workflow for creative video projects.
Concept Artist at Vv5 Studios
February 28, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Freelance Illustrator and Animator at Upwork
February 28, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Produced 2D animated shorts, character sheets, and motion graphics for over 50 clients globally. Designed children’s books, game assets, and comic panels. Specialized in After Effects, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom, and Blender.
Character Designer at Vortex Corp.
August 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025
Character Artist at ProSolve
September 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as a Character Artist creating detailed and engaging characters for various projects, contributing to the visual storytelling and artistic development.
2D Animator and Motion Designer at Vv5 Studios
February 29, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Directed visual style and animation workflow for creative video projects, producing polished 2D animation and motion graphics.
Concept Artist at Vv5 Studios
February 28, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Created concept art to support animation projects, defining the visual direction and enhancing storytelling elements.
Freelance Illustrator and Animator at Upwork
February 28, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Produced 2D animated shorts, character sheets, and motion graphics for over 50 clients globally. Designed children's books, game assets, and comic panels specializing in After Effects, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom, and Blender.
Character Designer at Vortex Corp.
August 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025
Designed characters for various media projects, contributing to brand and game visual development.

Education

Doctor's Degree at University of Ilorin
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2021
Doctor's Degree at University of Ilorin
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2021
Doctor of Optometry at University of Ilorin
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2021

Qualifications

Upwork Certified in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025
Upwork Certified in illustration
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
    paper 2d character and background artist

    Created characters for animation for educational content

    paper Character design and 2d animator

    Designed and animated the characters for a fictional fantasy comic book for an indie creator