Story board for below animation for Hazel

DANIELLE TATE

Storyboard Artist • Character Designer • Visual Storyteller

Atlanta, GA | dannitate09@gmail.com

www.dannijnai.com | LinkedIn | Password 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
- 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.