Mikel Wellington

Mikel Wellington is a skilled Senior Character Artist currently at Phoenix Labs since September 2023. Previously, Mikel worked as a CG Character Designer at Disney Television Animation from June 2022 to September 2023, contributing to "Monsters At Work: Season 2" and other unannounced projects. Mikel's experience includes a tenure at Netflix from February 2020 to July 2022, where contributions were made to projects such as "The Twits" and "My Dad The Bounty Hunter." Earlier roles include Character Artist positions at Stalwart Games and Ironklad Studios, as well as a Contract Character Artist role at MedStar Health, focusing on 3D models for Virtual Reality. Mikel's foundational experience comes from Dig-It! Games, where leadership in multiple projects led to increased sales and company growth. Educational credentials include a Diploma in Advanced Character Animation from Animation Mentor and a BFA in Game Art and Design from The Art Institutes.