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Creative and detail-oriented publishing graduate with a BA in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major) from KNUST, providing illustration, graphic design, book layout, and marketing communications for print and digital projects. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, print-ready artwork, CMYK setup/prep, and production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign) and InDesign/Canva. Brings marketing briefs to life with compelling visuals for both print and digital platforms. Experienced in end-to-end project execution—client consultation, typesetting and bleed/margin-correct prepress preparation, cross-functional collaboration, and brand asset creation—delivering consistent outcomes across book series, packaging, and promotional materials.…Creative and detail-oriented publishing graduate with a BA in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major) from KNUST, providing illustration, graphic design, book layout, and marketing communications for print and digital projects. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, print-ready artwork, CMYK setup/prep, and production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign) and InDesign/Canva. Brings marketing briefs to life with compelling visuals for both print and digital platforms. Experienced in end-to-end project execution—client consultation, typesetting and bleed/margin-correct prepress preparation, cross-functional collaboration, and brand asset creation—delivering consistent outcomes across book series, packaging, and promotional materials.

Chelsea Yawson

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Book Illustrator, +2

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Creative and detail-oriented publishing graduate with a BA in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major) from KNUST, providing illustration, graphic design, book layout, and marketing communications for print and digital projects. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, print-ready artwork, CMYK setup/prep, and production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign) and InDesign/Canva. Brings marketing briefs to life with compelling visuals for both print and digital platforms. Experienced in end-to-end project execution—client consultation, typesetting and bleed/margin-correct prepress preparation, cross-functional collaboration, and brand asset creation—delivering consistent outcomes across book series, packaging, and promotional materials.…Creative and detail-oriented publishing graduate with a BA in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major) from KNUST, providing illustration, graphic design, book layout, and marketing communications for print and digital projects. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, print-ready artwork, CMYK setup/prep, and production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign) and InDesign/Canva. Brings marketing briefs to life with compelling visuals for both print and digital platforms. Experienced in end-to-end project execution—client consultation, typesetting and bleed/margin-correct prepress preparation, cross-functional collaboration, and brand asset creation—delivering consistent outcomes across book series, packaging, and promotional materials.

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Creative and detail-oriented publishing graduate with a BA in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major) from KNUST, providing illustration, graphic design, book layout, and marketing communications for print and digital projects. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, print-ready artwork, CMYK setup/prep, and production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign) and InDesign/Canva.

Brings marketing briefs to life with compelling visuals for both print and digital platforms. Experienced in end-to-end project execution—client consultation, typesetting and bleed/margin-correct prepress preparation, cross-functional collaboration, and brand asset creation—delivering consistent outcomes across book series, packaging, and promotional materials.

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Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator & Brand Designer (Freelance)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Provided freelance illustration, branding, and packaging design services for authors and small businesses. Managed projects end-to-end from concept through print-ready delivery. Illustrated a 6-book picture book series with original character sets while maintaining artistic consistency across volumes. Designed branded packaging assets for a local product line (labels, boxes, and promotional flyers). Produced digital and print-ready artwork using Adobe Creative Suite with correct resolution, color profiles, and bleed settings. Communicated with clients to understand vision, present drafts, and incorporate feedback; delivered the 6-book series on schedule with positive author testimonials and referrals. Completed a 40-illustration private commission with 100% client satisfaction on final files.

Book Illustrator at Kabko rk Publications

October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Created original illustrations for children’s and educational publications. Collaborated with editorial and design teams to produce print-ready, market-appropriate artwork. Developed character concepts and visual narratives aligned with manuscripts and target age groups. Prepared print-ready files with correct resolution (300dpi+), CMYK color profiles, and offset-print layout compatibility. Worked with editors to adjust illustrations based on learning objectives and story flow, enhancing educational value. Maintained an organized digital archive of artwork files for easy retrieval and updates. Illustrated over 50 individual illustrations across two publication cycles with zero artwork errors reported at press. Reduced illustration approval time by 20% through effective storyboarding and early sketch reviews with editors.