Hello! I am an illustrator who loves working in children's illustrations, comics, and product design.

Deanna Ayala

PRO

Hello! I am an illustrator who loves working in children's illustrations, comics, and product design.

Available to hire

Hello! I am an illustrator who loves working in children’s illustrations, comics, and product design.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at DanDee International
October 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
In a fast-paced environment creating CADs for a variety of products including plush, home decor, pet toys, and furniture. Provide prompt sample revisions to the production team overseas. Work closely with a variety of merchants, clients, and licenses. Create new designs and patterns with a quick turnaround while following current and upcoming trends.
Graphics Associate at Showdown Displays
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Create print and proof files for a variety of printing processes. Hold great attention to detail when working with submitted artwork to meet print requirements. Update ship dates and order details while in communication with customers. Revise and alter client artwork with quick turnaround times.
Freelance Illustrator at Press MPLS
September 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Create apparel designs for a variety of clients, such as schools and cafes
Design Assistant at Sharp Sign Co.
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Assist in the assembly of various signage for local clients.
Graphic Recorder/Illustrator (Freelance) at TwoLine Studios
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Work alongside an innovation team to quickly sketch and design new types of food packaging. Clean up illustrations in Photoshop to pitch to clientele.
Designer at DanDee International
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Work in a fast-paced environment creating CADs for plush, home decor, pet toys, and furniture. Provide prompt sample revisions to the production team overseas. Collaborate with merchants, clients, and licenses to create new designs and patterns with quick turnaround while following current and upcoming trends.
Freelance Illustrator at Press MPLS
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2025
Create apparel designs for a variety of clients, such as schools and cafes.
Graphics Associate at Showdown Displays
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Create print and proof files for a variety of printing processes. Maintain high attention to detail to meet print requirements. Update ship dates and order details while communicating with customers. Revise and alter client artwork with quick turnaround times.
Design Assistant at Sharp Sign Co.
October 31, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Assist in the assembly of various signage for local clients.
Freelance Illustrator at WISE (Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment)
March 1, 2025 - May 15, 2025
Worked collaboratively with an all-girl after school program to write and illustrate a short comic exploring themes of consent and harassment. Responsibilities included character design, writing and incorporation of program’s teachings and themes, and illustrating a full color graphic novel.
Freelance Graphic Illustrator at Womens Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE)
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Collaborate with an all-girls club to create a 10-page graphic novella; lead weekly sessions teaching story layout, sketch, storyboard, and bringing concept to final product.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Coursework in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other
    uniE621 That Can't Be Good
    An editorial illustration. illustrator
    uniE621 Even There
    A reimagining of a children's book illustration excerpt.
    uniE621 Another World
    An excerpt full-page illustration spread of a children's book.