DANIELLE TATE
Storyboard Artist • Character Designer • Visual Storyteller

Atlanta, GA  |  404-649-1824  |  dannitate09@gmail.com
www.dannijnai.com  |  LinkedIn  |  Portfolio Available Upon Request

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

SCAD-trained storyboard artist with an MFA in Sequential Art and a passion for character-driven storytelling. Experienced developing storyboards, character designs, concept art, and narrative illustrations for animation, publishing, and entertainment clients. Recognized for collaborating effectively with creative teams, incorporating art direction, and delivering high-quality work on deadline. Seeking to contribute a unique artistic voice and production-ready skills to a television animation studio.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Danni J'Nai Creative | Storyboard Artist & Creative Director (2017–Present)

• Lead independent creative studio producing original illustrations, character designs, and visual storytelling projects.

• Develop storyboard sequences from concept through polished presentation.

• Direct creative workflows, manage production schedules, and collaborate with artists and clients.

• Balance multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high artistic quality and meeting deadlines.

ShadowMachine | Freelance Character Designer (2022)

• Created production-ready character designs for an unannounced animated television project.

• Worked closely with production leadership to refine characters based on creative feedback.

Electra Wasp | Concept Artist (2022)

• Contributed character and visual development artwork for a 2D animated student film.

Martian Blueberry | Illustrator & Writers Fellowship (2023–2024)

• Produced narrative illustrations supporting story development and publishing projects.

CORE SKILLS

• Storyboarding

• Sequential Storytelling

• Character Design

• Visual Development

• Character Acting

• Shot Composition

• Perspective

• Animation Pipeline

• Adobe Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• After Effects

• Digital Painting

• Creative Collaboration

EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art and Design

MFA, Sequential Art (2025)

GPA: 3.5

University of Akron

BFA, Graphic Design

Minor: Illustration

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Women in Animation

• ASIFA-South

• Rise Up Animation

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.