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Visually driven independent artist and creative with an Associate’s Degree in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and over 10 years of experience across traditional and 2D digital illustration mediums. I’m passionate about concept-driven visual storytelling, stylized character design, and the intersection of art and education. I bring hands-on experience in exhibition design, promotional content creation, and client-facing creative work, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are refined. I am technically proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, and Figma with a foundation in HTML & CSS. I’m eager to grow as an artist and bring a curious and detail-oriented perspective to a global audience.…Visually driven independent artist and creative with an Associate’s Degree in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and over 10 years of experience across traditional and 2D digital illustration mediums. I’m passionate about concept-driven visual storytelling, stylized character design, and the intersection of art and education. I bring hands-on experience in exhibition design, promotional content creation, and client-facing creative work, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are refined. I am technically proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, and Figma with a foundation in HTML & CSS. I’m eager to grow as an artist and bring a curious and detail-oriented perspective to a global audience.

Avery Hillstrom

Freelance Digital Illustrator, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +4

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Visually driven independent artist and creative with an Associate’s Degree in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and over 10 years of experience across traditional and 2D digital illustration mediums. I’m passionate about concept-driven visual storytelling, stylized character design, and the intersection of art and education. I bring hands-on experience in exhibition design, promotional content creation, and client-facing creative work, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are refined. I am technically proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, and Figma with a foundation in HTML & CSS. I’m eager to grow as an artist and bring a curious and detail-oriented perspective to a global audience.…Visually driven independent artist and creative with an Associate’s Degree in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and over 10 years of experience across traditional and 2D digital illustration mediums. I’m passionate about concept-driven visual storytelling, stylized character design, and the intersection of art and education. I bring hands-on experience in exhibition design, promotional content creation, and client-facing creative work, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are refined. I am technically proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, and Figma with a foundation in HTML & CSS. I’m eager to grow as an artist and bring a curious and detail-oriented perspective to a global audience.

Available to hire

Visually driven independent artist and creative with an Associate’s Degree in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and over 10 years of experience across traditional and 2D digital illustration mediums. I’m passionate about concept-driven visual storytelling, stylized character design, and the intersection of art and education. I bring hands-on experience in exhibition design, promotional content creation, and client-facing creative work, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are refined.
I am technically proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, and Figma with a foundation in HTML & CSS. I’m eager to grow as an artist and bring a curious and detail-oriented perspective to a global audience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant at Double Dip Gallery

January 1, 2025 - Present

Contributed to the visual composition and spatial layout of exhibitions across a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. Created and managed social media and promotional content to communicate artist vision and drive audience engagement. Supported gallery openings and artist receptions, serving as a knowledgeable point of contact for exhibition and artist information. Handled gallery and external sales, maintaining client-facing professionalism in a creative environment.

Head Lifeguard at City of Lodi

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Led and mentored a team of new recruits, providing ongoing training and performance feedback. Responded to high-pressure emergencies with calm, clear decision-making. Instructed and communicated effectively with patrons of all ages and backgrounds.