Hello, my name is Richard Baker. I'm a seasoned freelance Illustrator and Designer with over twenty-five years of experience, thriving on diverse creative challenges. I seamlessly transition between high-level Concept Art for New Product Development and engaging Character Design for television, all the way to crafting precise visual assets like technical turnarounds and bespoke typefaces. As a 50/50 English-Grenadian 'Cartooneer' based in Melbourne, Australia, I'm lucky enough to have built a long career doing what I love: drawing and visual problem-solving. I look forward to discussing how I can be of use on your next project. Cheers, Ric…

Richard G.D. Baker

Hello, my name is Richard Baker. I'm a seasoned freelance Illustrator and Designer with over twenty-five years of experience, thriving on diverse creative challenges. I seamlessly transition between high-level Concept Art for New Product Development and engaging Character Design for television, all the way to crafting precise visual assets like technical turnarounds and bespoke typefaces. As a 50/50 English-Grenadian 'Cartooneer' based in Melbourne, Australia, I'm lucky enough to have built a long career doing what I love: drawing and visual problem-solving. I look forward to discussing how I can be of use on your next project. Cheers, Ric…

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Hello, my name is Richard Baker.

I’m a seasoned freelance Illustrator and Designer with over twenty-five years of experience, thriving on diverse creative challenges. I seamlessly transition between high-level Concept Art for New Product Development and engaging Character Design for television, all the way to crafting precise visual assets like technical turnarounds and bespoke typefaces.

As a 50/50 English-Grenadian ‘Cartooneer’ based in Melbourne, Australia, I’m lucky enough to have built a long career doing what I love: drawing and visual problem-solving.

I look forward to discussing how I can be of use on your next project.

Cheers, Ric

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Promotional/Graphic Designer and Illustrator (Freelance) at Queensland Fire and Emergency Service
May 1, 2023 - Present
Design and develop Bushfire Warnings Poster; Vector Graphic for a three panel narrative; Full colour design; Original artwork with established QFES warnings literature.
Concepts, Character Creator & Design and Production Designer at ViskaToons
August 1, 2021 - Present
Design and create turnarounds for development of 3D Multimedia animated TV show characters. Story Consultant.
Mascot Designer and Concept Art at The Costume Studio/Masked Singer New Zealand
January 1, 2021 - Present
Mascot Design and Concept Art for Masked Singer New Zealand Series 1 & Series 2. Turnarounds for development of 3D Multimedia animated TV show characters. NDA prevents further elaboration. Work is ongoing.
Concepts Character and Graphic Designer; Production Designer at Fika Entertainment
March 1, 2020 - Present
Design and create turnarounds for development of 3D Multimedia animated TV show characters. NDA prevents further elaboration. Work is ongoing.
Concepts, Character and Graphic Designer; Production Designer at OzPix Entertainment
August 1, 2018 - Present
Design and create a Character Concepts and turnarounds development of 3D Multimedia animated TV show. NDA prevents further elaboration. Work is ongoing.
Mascot Designer at Invictus 2018 Games
February 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
To design and develop ‘Cobber’ Promotional Character Mascot for 2018 Invictus Games. Character was conceived for Print and Web Promotions and as 3D Interactive Character for Promotional Events.
Concept and Visual Artist; Graphic Designer at Dogs Space Games Hands Across the Galaxy Board Game
April 30, 2019 - October 16, 2025
To design all artwork and graphic design required for the game, including cards, board game cover artwork and logo.
Character Designer at Queensland Fire and Emergency Service
August 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
To design and develop ‘Bushy’ Character to help promote the QFES alongside established character ‘Blazer’.
Character Designer; Graphic Designer at CQUniversity
May 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
To design University Cartoon Character and Mascot; present visual turnarounds for the production of Injection Mould ‘Toy’. Thereafter create artwork for promotional material (Print and Web).
Character Designer; Production Designer; Graphic Designer; Concept Artist; Background Artist; Cartoonist at Funtik Entertainment
September 30, 2017 - October 16, 2025
To design multiple characters, backgrounds and props for Animated TV series Mr Pencil. Remote work; lead designer on Promotions and advertising.
Character Designer; Graphic Designer; Cartoonist at The Costume Studio
December 1, 2016 - Present
To design and Visualise Character Mascots; turnarounds in full colour; liaise with marketing; design and visualise Graphics, Logos, Websites & Advertising.
Character Designer; Cartoonist at Auscoz
February 1, 2013 - Present
To design and visualise Character Mascots; turnarounds in full colour; liaise with marketing; logos, concept designs, websites & Advertising.
Character Designer; Cartoonist at Costumes With Character
November 1, 2012 - Present
To design and visualise Character Mascots; turnarounds in full colour; liaise with marketing; logos, concept designs, websites & Advertising.
Creative Director; Graphic Designer; Cartoonist at Kevin Harris Promotional Graphics
November 1, 1995 - Present
POS, Packaging Artwork and On-Pack Promotional Graphics; concept to completion; on-site quick concept sketching.
Freelance Cartoonist at Clear Channel Outdoor UK
December 31, 2006 - October 16, 2025
Illustrate a series of hand drawings of a Hound Dog for billboards; team of colourists; national campaign.
Director; Art Director; Writer; Storyboard Artist at 4Real Records
March 31, 2000 - October 16, 2025
Script and direct Music Video Promo for Zeena Gulzar; collaboration with production team; independent production setup.
Freelance Cartoonist at QMG/Hoburne Holidays
December 31, 1998 - October 16, 2025
Create ten key characters for a children's holiday theme park; visuals for marketing materials.
Freelance Cartoonist at Costumes With Character
November 1, 1995 - Present
Various character design tasks for Mascot fabrication and promotional visuals.

Education

BA (HONS) Visual Communications at Kent Institute of Art and Design, Maidstone, Kent, England
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
BTEC Art and Design at Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, Kent, England
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
A-Level and GCSE at West Kent College, Tonbridge, Kent, England
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

BA (HONS) Visual Communications
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
BTEC Art and Design
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
A-Level and GCSE
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1990

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education