Hi, I’m Lahela Schoessler, a professional animator, creative lead, and illustrator. I love that moment when a character stops being a drawing and starts feeling alive, and I still get a little spark of joy when an animation finally clicks.

I’ve spent my career in animation and game development, growing into leadership roles where I build teams, shape pipelines, and collaborate across disciplines to bring stories to life. As an illustrator, I create art meant to help people feel happy, safe, and seen—because being a little different is a superpower.

I’m also a mom, and our home is full of messy art projects, curiosity, music, and silliness—creativity doesn’t stop when the workday ends.