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Hello! My name is Emma McCarthy, I have a great eye for color, composition, and I have a passion for storytelling with my whimsical style. I am always eager to get started on a new project.…

Emma McCarthy

Children’s Book Illustrator, Concept Artist, Illustrator, +4

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Hello! My name is Emma McCarthy, I have a great eye for color, composition, and I have a passion for storytelling with my whimsical style. I am always eager to get started on a new project.…

Available to hire

Hello! My name is Emma McCarthy, I have a great eye for color, composition, and I have a passion for storytelling with my whimsical style. I am always eager to get started on a new project.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Social Media Design

Expert

Branding

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator and Designer at myMentalPal

March 1, 2025 - Present

Developing character designs, visual assets, social media graphics, promotional graphics and other illustrative material for the myMentalPal Meditation brand.

Library and Program Assistant at Mexico Public Library

August 1, 2024 - Present

Design promotional posters for web and print, decorated space for seasonal events and holidays. Develop storytime themes, kids crafts, and community programs.

2D Art Lead at Digital Scorpion Interactive

April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of 2D artists, managing the development of high-quality concept art, and ensuring that DSI games achieves a distinctive and compelling visual style. Creating environmental concepts, UI and assisting in creature visual development.

Illustrator at IVoT Academy

October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Created character designs, visual assets, and other illustrative material for the social media & marketing team at IVoT Academy.

2D Animation Background Illustrator at Three Train Studios

September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Creating a variety of backgrounds for animation. Subjects include exterior medieval castles, interior medieval structures, interior castles, and nature themed backgrounds.

Receptionist at RIT School of Art

August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Engaged with prospective students, provided tours of the School of Art. Answered emails, phone calls, and set up tours. Organized and created informational documents.