Tanisha Tiwari

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I graduated from NIFT Chennai with a Bachelors in Design (Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories).

About

I graduated from NIFT Chennai with a Bachelors in Design (Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories). I have over 7 years of experience in design and have explored many different design fields including Illustrations, Game Design, UI/UX, Visual Merchandising, Product Design, Graphic Design, and Packaging Design. Illustration has always been my forte and the core of my projects. I love collaborating with clients to deliver creative and tailored visual solutions across a variety of platforms. My goal is to blend storytelling and artistic elements to create compelling and high-quality designs that resonate with audiences.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Retail

Projects · 6

Peacock Illustration – National Bird Series Part of an illustrated wildlife series for children, this vibrant peacock artwork brings India’s national bird to life with a joyful and stylized approach. The bold composition features an elegant peacock in full display, with intricately designed feathers that radiate color, pattern, and rhythm. The whimsical, child-friendly design invites young readers to appreciate the beauty of nature while engaging with rich cultural symbolism. Role: Illustrator Style: Bright, educational, and decorative Tools: Procreate & Photoshop Project Type: Animal-themed illustration for children’s content / educational material

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • +1

Tiger Illustration – Children's Book Style A bold and playful take on the majestic tiger, this illustration was designed to appeal to young readers and spark curiosity about wildlife. With stylized patterns, rich textures, and a warm, expressive character design, the tiger rests calmly against a vibrant jungle backdrop. Decorative foliage, geometric detailing, and a balanced color palette add visual rhythm and charm to the scene. Role: Illustrator Style: Whimsical, animal-themed, child-friendly Tools: Procreate & Photoshop Project Type: Character-focused wildlife illustration for children's content

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist
  • +2

Schoolbook Cover Illustration – Client Project This cover was created for a school mathematics book, designed to evoke warmth, movement, and the everyday joy of childhood. Set on a sun-drenched basketball court, the illustration captures a group of children mid-game, framed by lush trees and soft shadows. The perspective, textures, and storytelling details bring a sense of energy and nostalgia, making learning feel approachable and playful. Role: Illustrator Style: Warm, textured, and narrative-driven Tools: Procreate & Photoshop Client: Educational Publisher (India)

  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

I release Illustrated calendars every year and this is from the 2025 Calendar! This calendar showcased children's illustrations throughout for the theme: Little Joys of Life:) illustrator

  • Artist
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist
  • +1

I Illustrated a calendar with the theme "Slow Living" for the year 2024. All the Illustrations are made keeping the way of Slow Living in mind. It was a gentle reminder for people all year round to engage in activities that brought them closer to themselves and made them feel alive!

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

The upcoming children’s book called “When the Jungles Whispered” takes you on a journey through different parts of India and tells you fascinating stories about the animals that are native to each region. The project explores 26 animals with each animal taking on an alphabet (A-Z) and tells you animals to each!

My work spans on illustrating these short stories along with 4 other illustrators.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator

Work experience· 13 roles

Art Entrepreneur · Self EmployedJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Collaborated with clients on illustration, branding, and mural projects, delivering tailored visual solutions that align with their creative and strategic goals. Built an extensive character design library for a client in Germany, including detailed turnarounds, expressions, props, and scene compositions. Designed and executed large-scale murals for high-visibility locations, including schools and gyms, enhancing both branding and spatial aesthetics. Managed end-to-end workflows across multiple projects from client communication and concept development to final delivery while maintaining strong, ongoing client relationships.

Sr. Creative Lead · PratilipiDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Led a team of 6+ creative leads for over a year. Handled budgets and finances for the POD. Worked on and successfully delivered the highest revenue projects in the company. Worked directly with international studios to create comics. Moved operations to AI and generated 3+ comics directly. Worked with Westland Comics and delivered the best quality children’s classics like Kabuliwala & Postmaster and 4 other comics.

Illustrator (Freelance) · Human WisdomDec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Illustration work on various projects.

Sr. Creative Lead · Pratilipi ComicsSep 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Creative Lead · PratilipiSep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos
Graphic Designer · TiePographApr 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Illustrator (Freelance) · When The Jungles WhisperedJan 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Product Design Intern · Sunshine Boulevard, BangaloreDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Design · National Institute of Fashion Technology2016 – 2020
Bachelor of Design · NIFT Chennai2016 – 2020
Standard 12th · Christ Church Girls School, M.P.2015
Standard 10th · Christ Church Girls School, M.P.2013

Certifications and awards

Gold Medalist2020
Best Academic Performance Award2017
Excellence Award2017

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