Hello! I'm Erin Fitzgerald—a reliable, visionary, and organized creative professional and manager. I have six years of professional experience in illustration and design, and seven years in managerial and team-coordinating roles. I thrive in collaborative environments where craftsmanship meets storytelling and brand strategy. I specialize in making production-ready artwork for a variety of illustration markets. I combine traditional media with digital editing in Adobe Creative Suite to deliver print-ready assets on tight deadlines. I value clear communication, positive client relationships, and leadership that empowers teams to deliver their best work.

Erin Fitzgerald

Hello! I'm Erin Fitzgerald—a reliable, visionary, and organized creative professional and manager. I have six years of professional experience in illustration and design, and seven years in managerial and team-coordinating roles. I thrive in collaborative environments where craftsmanship meets storytelling and brand strategy. I specialize in making production-ready artwork for a variety of illustration markets. I combine traditional media with digital editing in Adobe Creative Suite to deliver print-ready assets on tight deadlines. I value clear communication, positive client relationships, and leadership that empowers teams to deliver their best work.

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Hello! I’m Erin Fitzgerald—a reliable, visionary, and organized creative professional and manager. I have six years of professional experience in illustration and design, and seven years in managerial and team-coordinating roles. I thrive in collaborative environments where craftsmanship meets storytelling and brand strategy.

I specialize in making production-ready artwork for a variety of illustration markets. I combine traditional media with digital editing in Adobe Creative Suite to deliver print-ready assets on tight deadlines. I value clear communication, positive client relationships, and leadership that empowers teams to deliver their best work.

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Work Experience

Merchandising Illustrator at Brook Isle Co.
August 1, 2021 - Present
Created production-ready illustrations for home décor and stationary products. Major contributor to overall style and visual language of brand, which specializes in American-made products with pristine, vintage-inspired original artwork. Executed illustrations at every stage from initial sketches, comps and color variations to print-ready digital assets, working with art director to ensure adherence to brand vision and accuracy in print reproduction. Illustrations made in traditional materials, then scanned and edited primarily in Photoshop.
Sole Proprietor at Fitzgerald Illustration
November 1, 2020 - Present
Managed and performed all operations of illustration business. Project planning, contract negotiation, illustration, scheduling/deadline adherence, and marketing. Effectively negotiating client contract agreements for higher paying illustration assignments, while retaining appropriate copyrights and maintaining positive and repeat client relationships. Specializing in scientific, narrative, and nature-related illustrations made with traditional materials and edited for print as needed with Adobe Creative Suite.
FOH Manager/ Server at Olympia Café
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2025
Management and scheduling of 15-20 employees. Duties included scheduling, hiring, training, tracking certifications, ordering and inventory, and ensuring exemplary customer service for all front of house operations. Maximized productivity and customer/employee satisfaction by scheduling employees according to their strengths. Communicated with owners and kitchen management/staff to encourage fluidity in operation and teamwork throughout the restaurant.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Three years focusing on fine art and animation at Riverside City College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality