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Hi, I’m Abz Hakim, a Canadian children’s book illustrator with over 60 titles to date. I’m known for playful character design and imaginative storytelling that brings whimsical worlds to life with warmth and clarity. I currently illustrate for Sweet Cherry Publishing and collaborate with freelance clients around the globe. My work spans across cultures and editorial styles, but I always focus on strong character design, clear composition, and emotional storytelling. I’m represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency and pride myself on professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that helps authors and editors realize their vision.…Hi, I’m Abz Hakim, a Canadian children’s book illustrator with over 60 titles to date. I’m known for playful character design and imaginative storytelling that brings whimsical worlds to life with warmth and clarity. I currently illustrate for Sweet Cherry Publishing and collaborate with freelance clients around the globe. My work spans across cultures and editorial styles, but I always focus on strong character design, clear composition, and emotional storytelling. I’m represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency and pride myself on professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that helps authors and editors realize their vision.

Abz Hakim

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Children’s Book Illustrator, Illustrator, Art Director, +3

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Hi, I’m Abz Hakim, a Canadian children’s book illustrator with over 60 titles to date. I’m known for playful character design and imaginative storytelling that brings whimsical worlds to life with warmth and clarity. I currently illustrate for Sweet Cherry Publishing and collaborate with freelance clients around the globe. My work spans across cultures and editorial styles, but I always focus on strong character design, clear composition, and emotional storytelling. I’m represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency and pride myself on professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that helps authors and editors realize their vision.…Hi, I’m Abz Hakim, a Canadian children’s book illustrator with over 60 titles to date. I’m known for playful character design and imaginative storytelling that brings whimsical worlds to life with warmth and clarity. I currently illustrate for Sweet Cherry Publishing and collaborate with freelance clients around the globe. My work spans across cultures and editorial styles, but I always focus on strong character design, clear composition, and emotional storytelling. I’m represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency and pride myself on professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that helps authors and editors realize their vision.

Available to hire

London, Canada

Hi, I’m Abz Hakim, a Canadian children’s book illustrator with over 60 titles to date. I’m known for playful character design and imaginative storytelling that brings whimsical worlds to life with warmth and clarity. I currently illustrate for Sweet Cherry Publishing and collaborate with freelance clients around the globe.

My work spans across cultures and editorial styles, but I always focus on strong character design, clear composition, and emotional storytelling. I’m represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency and pride myself on professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative spirit that helps authors and editors realize their vision.

Skills

Book Illustration

Character Design

Childrens Book Illustration

Illustration

Cartoon

Experience Level

Book Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator at Sweet Cherry Publishing

May 1, 2023 - Present

Senior Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Good World Games

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

Led and supported junior illustrators, helping improve overall artistic quality through guidance and feedback. Created character designs, storyboards, game assets, animations, and visual content for marketing and social media.

Art Director at Kiddology

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Brainstormed and presented ideas and graphics to management, team, and co-workers. Successfully helped in developing the company's brand identity, mascots and icons. Created original characters, e-books, assets and storyboard designs and implemented user-friendly game interfaces and layouts.

Graphic Designer / Animator at Tall Tree Games

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019

Lead Graphic Artist, Illustrator and Animator for the Facebook game Fish World.

Jr. Graphic Designer at Wunderman

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Led campaigns, creating character-driven illustrations from concept to final artwork. Collaborated on creative concepts, refining sketches while managing time and client expectations.

Creative Lead at Abwaab

August 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023

Brought stories to life through playful character icons, brand mascots, and visual narratives across digital and print campaigns. Led a small team of designers, blending creative direction with hands-on illustration to build a cohesive, imaginative brand world.

Art Director / Lead Illustrator at Memac Ogilvy

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Led creative campaigns with a focus on playful, story-driven visuals—often character-led and illustration-forward. Collaborated with clients and junior designers, transforming early concepts and rough sketches into polished artwork across digital and print. Balanced hands-on creation with high-level direction and imaginative problem-solving.