Hi, I’m Audrey Beitler, a design artist and illustrator with 8+ years of experience bringing ideas to life through bold, immersive visuals. I specialize in book covers, character and environment design, surface pattern design, and storyboarding, working both collaboratively and one-on-one with clients to deliver polished artwork for print and digital media. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (Animation & Illustration) from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, and I combine traditional drawing with digital tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Canva to craft visuals that tell a story. When I’m not freelancing, I coordinate art programs and develop concepts for film and entertainment projects, always aiming to create connections between culture and creativity.…

Audrey Beitler

Hi, I’m Audrey Beitler, a design artist and illustrator with 8+ years of experience bringing ideas to life through bold, immersive visuals. I specialize in book covers, character and environment design, surface pattern design, and storyboarding, working both collaboratively and one-on-one with clients to deliver polished artwork for print and digital media. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (Animation & Illustration) from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, and I combine traditional drawing with digital tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Canva to craft visuals that tell a story. When I’m not freelancing, I coordinate art programs and develop concepts for film and entertainment projects, always aiming to create connections between culture and creativity.…

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Hi, I’m Audrey Beitler, a design artist and illustrator with 8+ years of experience bringing ideas to life through bold, immersive visuals. I specialize in book covers, character and environment design, surface pattern design, and storyboarding, working both collaboratively and one-on-one with clients to deliver polished artwork for print and digital media.

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (Animation & Illustration) from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, and I combine traditional drawing with digital tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Canva to craft visuals that tell a story. When I’m not freelancing, I coordinate art programs and develop concepts for film and entertainment projects, always aiming to create connections between culture and creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 16, 2017 - Present
Freelance illustration and design projects for a variety of clients, including book covers and children's books. Designed and illustrated a high-contrast cover for a realistic fiction book, including custom hand-drawn typography. Created original character designs, organized layout spreads, and prepared typography for print.
Store Manager at Sherwin-Williams
August 16, 2023 - April 15, 2026
Managed daily operations of a multi-store brand, building and cultivating customer relationships to drive business growth. Provided leadership and guidance to employees to support their professional development. Used problem-solving and communication skills to address employee and customer issues.
Lead Concept Artist at Inspire to Enchant
February 13, 2023 - August 15, 2023
Led a team of five artists who worked on the production and development of essential components for a short film. Character & prop development, as well as storyboard, with a quick turnaround due to production constraints.
Art Coordinator at The St. Paul Saints
April 14, 2026 - Present
Cultivated key relationships with local artists to integrate diverse cultural programs during the ball season, enhancing fan experience. Managed scheduling logistics, artist communication, and in-venue set-up.
Freelance Illustrator – Project: Hardy’s Redemption at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Designed and illustrated a high-contrast cover for a realistic fiction book, driving sales for physical copies. Included custom hand-drawn typography.
Freelance Illustrator – Project: Madi & Charlie’s Magical Quest at Freelance
February 3, 2025 - March 15, 2025
Illustrated a children's picture book for ages 2-8. Bright and colorful artwork suited for print. Developed original character designs for the two main protagonists, to be used in future issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at University of Northwestern – St. Paul
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    Tika Tea
    Designed the branding for a bright and welcoming tea shop! Their business color scheme, typeface, icons and logos. Also included handdrawn text logo and layouts for cups and tea bag packaging design.…
    The Stone Hearth
    Created a brand for a rustic cozy bakery. Included font selections, colors, pattern designs, logo and packaging design.…
    Hardy's Redemption
    Designed and illustrated a high-contrast cover for a realistic fiction book, driving sales for physical copies. Included custom hand-drawn typography. Published and available for purchase both online and in stores! bookcover bookcoverdesign illustration…
    Madi & Charli's Magical Quest
    Illustrated a children’s picture book for ages 2-8. Bright and colorful artwork suited for print. Developed original character designs for the two main protagonists, to be used in future issues. Organized the layout spread for each page, including typography. layoutdesign children's books illustration typography…