Hi, I'm Franchesca Toscano, an illustrator and admin assistant based in Fort Lee, NJ. I'm currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. I specialize in editorial illustration, graphic design, typography, storyboarding, and book illustration using both digital and traditional mediums. I have a strong passion for art and enjoy working collaboratively on creative projects. Beyond illustration, I have experience supporting organizational tasks and managing projects in administrative roles. I bring a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented approach to all my work, with experience in image restoration, digital archiving, and clerical assistance. I also have conversational Spanish skills and am always eager to learn and grow in both creative and professional capacities.

Franchesca Toscano

Hi, I'm Franchesca Toscano, an illustrator and admin assistant based in Fort Lee, NJ. I'm currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. I specialize in editorial illustration, graphic design, typography, storyboarding, and book illustration using both digital and traditional mediums. I have a strong passion for art and enjoy working collaboratively on creative projects. Beyond illustration, I have experience supporting organizational tasks and managing projects in administrative roles. I bring a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented approach to all my work, with experience in image restoration, digital archiving, and clerical assistance. I also have conversational Spanish skills and am always eager to learn and grow in both creative and professional capacities.

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Hi, I’m Franchesca Toscano, an illustrator and admin assistant based in Fort Lee, NJ. I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. I specialize in editorial illustration, graphic design, typography, storyboarding, and book illustration using both digital and traditional mediums. I have a strong passion for art and enjoy working collaboratively on creative projects.

Beyond illustration, I have experience supporting organizational tasks and managing projects in administrative roles. I bring a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented approach to all my work, with experience in image restoration, digital archiving, and clerical assistance. I also have conversational Spanish skills and am always eager to learn and grow in both creative and professional capacities.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Archiving Assistant at Visual Resource Collection at SVA
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Scanning and processing images based on JSTOR book orders for inclusion in their digital academic archive. Performed image editing from light retouching to complex restoration to ensure visual accuracy of original artwork. Cataloged visual assets with detailed metadata, including artwork titles, descriptions, subjects, and relevant art historical terms. Identified and applied appropriate terminology for mediums, techniques, and styles by closely analyzing visual elements of each piece.
PT Clerical Assistant at Acura Painting Co.
February 4, 2023 - Present
Prepared reports and issued invoices. Maintained an organized workflow managing receipts and emails. Edited images and documents for company use using Adobe Photoshop.
Head Muralist at FLHS Community Involvement Ambassadors
June 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Head coordinator and planner for community mural project. Collaborated with a team of artists to paint entry mural of office building. Oversaw and assisted teams of artists assigned with supplementary murals.
Storyboard Artist at Bright Light Films
June 27, 2021 - August 23, 2022
Worked with directors to storyboard documentaries and short films for independent film studio. Attended meetings with the production team to develop design ideas for promotional materials. Assisted on set with production and design team.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction