Arleta, CA • (513) 535-0581

Benjamin T. Molulon bmolulon@gmail.com | bmolulon.weebly.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ben-molulon-13647299/

Character Designer
Innovative and success-driven artist with expertise in collecting insight on clients’ original visions, leading artistic
design, integrating storytelling elements, and transforming ideas into compelling finished works. Skilled in researching
the style, time period, and objective of the show to shape concepts for authentic creatures and characters. Articulate
and engaging communicator able to facilitate open dialogue with superiors, provide updates on project progress,
collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure strict timelines are met.

Core Competencies

 Character Design  Scene / Script Analysis  Team Collaboration

 Storyboard Pitches / Notes  Creative Leadership  Drawing / Sketching
 Understanding Subtext  Production Management  Design Software
 Unique / Original Designs  Project Coordination  Productivity / Efficiency

Professional Experience

FREELANCE ARTIST, Various Cities 2013 – Present

Maximize client success through in-depth consultations, creative strategies, high-quality artwork, and timely delivery.
Oversee the end-to-end design process including all illustration, storyboarding, sketching, posters, and finalization.
Increase client value with customized finished works based on their specific project needs, transforming their initial
visions into full designs. Streamline open communication with clients to ensure full satisfaction.
Key Projects:
· Character Designer, Play Things (2020 - 2021): Exhibited well-developed creative skills while designing
concepts for 11 compelling, kid friendly characters for Play Things, developed by Rob the Wonderful on
YouTube. Remained true to the show’s time period by executing research on authentic 80’s and 90’s cartoons
and vintage toy designs. Spearheaded project roadmaps, generated action sheets, and overcame any arising
obstacles.
· Storyboard Artist, Farah (2018): Selected to enhance artistic development for a short scene, commissioned in
The United Arab Emirates. Informed key layout and design decisions by analyzing the script and the writers’
original visions. Facilitated consistent communication with the client by scheduling and hosting strategic
planning meetings. Heavily contributed to modification and finalization of character prototypes, allowing for
more effective animation. Led the cleanup of previous storyboards.
· Additional Projects: Conceptualized, developed, and introduced a web comic called Prepare to be A Mage!
Designed and presented numerous short pilots for the Go! Cartoons’ incubator project. Independent Designer
for Somewarezville USA, Sub-Standard Crew, and Soul Age.

Education | Technical Skills

Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts and Animation | The Art Institute of Ohio, Cincinnati, OH
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Animate, Flash, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, and After Effects),
Autodesk 3D programs (3D Studio Max, Maya, Mudbox), Toon Boom Animate Pro, Storyboard Pro, Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Publisher), Filemaker Pro, FL Studio