A Chicago-based illustrator and designer with a background in branding, packaging, and visual storytelling. I love creating expressive, character-driven illustrations that feel warm, playful, and intentional, especially when bringing animals and natural worlds to life. My experience spans digital illustration for print and web, with a strong focus on composition, color, and narrative. I’m comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, and I’m experienced in delivering print-ready artwork while collaborating closely with writers and creative partners to bring stories to life. What sets me apart is my design-first mindset paired with illustration. I think about how characters live within a story, how scenes flow across pages, and how visuals support emotion and clarity for young audiences. I’m responsive, detail-oriented, and enjoy the collaborative process from concept through final art.

Danielle Silver

A Chicago-based illustrator and designer with a background in branding, packaging, and visual storytelling. I love creating expressive, character-driven illustrations that feel warm, playful, and intentional, especially when bringing animals and natural worlds to life. My experience spans digital illustration for print and web, with a strong focus on composition, color, and narrative. I’m comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, and I’m experienced in delivering print-ready artwork while collaborating closely with writers and creative partners to bring stories to life. What sets me apart is my design-first mindset paired with illustration. I think about how characters live within a story, how scenes flow across pages, and how visuals support emotion and clarity for young audiences. I’m responsive, detail-oriented, and enjoy the collaborative process from concept through final art.

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A Chicago-based illustrator and designer with a background in branding, packaging, and visual storytelling. I love creating expressive, character-driven illustrations that feel warm, playful, and intentional, especially when bringing animals and natural worlds to life.

My experience spans digital illustration for print and web, with a strong focus on composition, color, and narrative. I’m comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, and I’m experienced in delivering print-ready artwork while collaborating closely with writers and creative partners to bring stories to life.

What sets me apart is my design-first mindset paired with illustration. I think about how characters live within a story, how scenes flow across pages, and how visuals support emotion and clarity for young audiences. I’m responsive, detail-oriented, and enjoy the collaborative process from concept through final art.

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Work Experience

Designer & Art Director at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Deliver strategic branding, visual identity, digital design, and illustration work for agencies, businesses, and individual clients. Lead projects from concept development and art direction through production, creating thoughtful, story-driven design solutions and building long-term client relationships.
Junior Designer at Kaleidoscope
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Develop concepts, create presentations, and conduct category audits for packaging and brand identity projects, ensuring strategic alignment and compelling design execution. Partner with cross-functional teams to manage multiple projects, delivering high-quality results on time while maintaining creative excellence.
Art Director & Content Creator at One Creator Lab
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Collaborated with creative leaders to concept and direct multi-platform campaigns for brands like Audi, White Claw, and Afterpay. Applied art direction, conceptual thinking, and video storytelling using TikTok, CapCut, and AI tools to create culturally resonant content.
Design Intern at Latitude
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Supported strategy and creative teams in concept development, research, and campaign execution for client and pro-bono projects, including the Latitude Generosity Campaign. Contributed to consumer insights, brand narratives, and visual strategy to inform impactful, design-driven marketing initiatives.
Graphic Design Intern at Miami University College of Creative Arts
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Designed marketing content to promote CCA programs and boost student engagement. Collaborated with the College of Creative Arts Director of Marketing to develop impactful promotional content and strengthen brand messaging.
Content Creation Intern at Olami
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Spearheaded Daily Schmooze #CampusReports campaign, achieving 2.6 million social media reach and 178.6K engagements within the span of two months. Produced compelling and informative content that amassed 1.5 million video views on Instagram and TikTok.
Graphic Design Intern at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Developed marketing materials for JLL, encompassing presentations and offering memorandums, as well as print and digital collateral for proposals and presentations. Showcased design and collaboration skills by creating materials that closely aligned with JLL's brand identity and messaging.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design, Co-Major in Art-Therapy at Miami University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

ELVTR Creative Advertising
January 1, 2024 - December 14, 2025
AIGA Professional Designer
January 1, 2024 - December 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet