Gunja Bhatt
Available to hire
As an Illustrator with nearly 12 years of experience working in India and the USA, I am now expanding my career horizons in the UK. Throughout my career, I have been an avid storyteller, self-motivated, proactive, and a highly trained team player. I possess the ability to adapt quickly to new environments, bringing my strongest artistic skill - color - to the table. With a track record of delivering projects on time, I am actively seeking new opportunities to collaborate and utilize my artistic skills in full-time or contract positions.
Currently, I am volunteering at the Rising Sun Art Centre in Reading and pursuing my passion for making Children’s Books as a mentee at Pathways into Children’s Publishing with Pop-UP Org., London.
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Work Experience
Full time freelance Illustrator for Picture Books and Middle Grade Fiction at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentProviding full-time freelance illustration services specializing in picture books and middle-grade fiction, creating artwork to support storytelling and cover design.
Freelance Illustrator, Fine Artist and Art Instructor at Self-employed
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Worked as a freelance illustrator, fine artist, and art instructor, managing illustration projects and teaching art classes.
Children Book Illustrator at Author Dr Samad T Hashmi
December 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025Illustrated children’s books including ‘Very Busy Baby Boy’ (to be published in 2025) and ‘Little Shouty’ (published on Amazon in 2023), bringing stories to life through engaging visuals.
Children Book Illustrator at Author Kristina Loudon
December 31, 2021 - July 9, 2025Illustrated the personalised children’s book ‘Always Here’ for a Kickstarter project in London.
Freelance Illustrator, Fine Artist and Art Instructor at Artist Gunja, Foster City, CA
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025Freelance illustrator and art instructor providing creative and educational services in the Bay Area.
Art Instructor & Event Host at Bottle & Bottega Redwood City, CA
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025Conducted art instruction and hosted art events, engaging community members in creative activities.
Freelance Illustrator at IntellyJelly Children Magazine, Prerna Publications, Delhi
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025Provided freelance illustration services for a children’s magazine, producing original artwork and supporting publication visuals.
Freelance Illustrator at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025Created freelance illustrations for various projects including design and visual arts.
Pre-Production Lecturer at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Ahmedabad
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025Lectured and trained students in pre-production processes for animation and visual media.
Pre-Production Head & Trainer at Varmora Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
December 31, 2014 - July 9, 2025Managed pre-production activities and delivered training in animation and design workflows.
Sr. Illustrator & 2D Head at Arvaan Techno-Lab Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
December 31, 2014 - July 9, 2025Led 2D illustration projects and senior illustration responsibilities for studio productions.
Storyboarding Artist at Maya Digital Studios Pvt. Ltd., Film City, Goregaon (e)Mumbai
December 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025Created storyboards for animated and live-action productions to visualize narrative sequences.
Sr. Illustrator, Comic artist & colourist at Vama Communications - Vama Toonz, Ahmedabad
December 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025Produced illustrations, comics, and color work for various media projects and publications.
Pre-Production Lecturer at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic, Vadodara
December 31, 2010 - July 9, 2025Instructed students in pre-production techniques relevant to cinematic and animation fields.
Internship - Pre-Production Department at 2NZ Animation Studio, Climb Media Ltd., Bandra (w), Mumbai
December 31, 2008 - July 9, 2025Interned in the pre-production department, supporting animation studio workflows and project preparations.
Freelance Illustrator for Children’s Books at Self-employed, UK
June 1, 2023 - PresentFreelance illustrator focused on children's books in the UK market. Available to start immediately and currently expanding career horizons in the UK while volunteering at Rising Sun Art Centre and pursuing mentorship in children's publishing.
Children Book Illustrator at Always Here (Kickstarter project), London
December 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025Illustrated the children's book 'Always Here' authored by Kris ?na Loudon as part of a Kickstarter project.
Freelance Illustrator, Fine Artist and Art Instructor at Artist Gunja, Foster City, CA, USA
August 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025Worked as a freelance illustrator and fine artist, also providing art instruction services to clients and students.
Art Instructor & Event Host at Bottle & Bottega, Redwood City, CA, USA
August 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025Conducted art instruction classes and hosted events for participants at an art studio focused on group painting and creative events.
Freelance Illustrator at IntellyJelly Children Magazine, Prerna Publications, Delhi, India
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Provided freelance illustration services for children's magazine content.
Freelance Illustrator at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Worked as a freelance illustrator contributing to various institute projects.
Pre-Production Lecturer at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Ahmedabad, India
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Lectured on pre-production techniques and skills in animation and filmmaking curriculum.
Pre-Production Head & Trainer at Varmora Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Head of pre-production and trainer delivering training and managing pre-production workflows.
Senior Illustrator & 2D Head at Arvaan Techno-Lab Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Led 2D illustration projects and senior illustrator role managing art deliverables.
Storyboarding Artist at Maya Digital Studios Pvt. Ltd., Film City, Goregaon (East), Mumbai, India
December 31, 2013 - September 3, 2025Created storyboards for animation and film projects to visualize scenes and sequences.
Senior Illustrator, Comic Artist & Colourist at Vama Communications - Vama Toonz, Ahmedabad, India
December 31, 2012 - September 3, 2025Senior illustrator and comic artist responsible for coloring and comic creation.
Pre-Production Lecturer at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Vadodara, India
December 31, 2010 - September 3, 2025Delivered lectures on pre-production processes and techniques in animation.
Internship - Pre-Production Department at 2NZ Animation Studio, Climb Media Ltd., Bandra (West), Mumbai, India
December 31, 2008 - September 3, 2025Interned in the pre-production department gaining experience in animation studio workflows.
Education
Post Diploma in Illustration at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, India
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Diploma in Applied Art at Ipcowala Santaram College of Fine Art, Vallabh Vidhya Nagar, Anand, India
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Post Diploma in Illustration (Equivalent to MFA) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, India
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Diploma in Applied Art at Ipcowala Santaram College of Fine Art, Vallabh Vidhya Nagar, Anand, India
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Qualifications
Mentee at Pathways into Children's Publishing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Mentee at Pathways into Children’s Publishing, Pop-Up Org, London, UK
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
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