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Hi, I’m Haileigh! I’m an illustrator drawn to the whimsical and magical, creating artwork that sparks a sense of childlike wonder. As a freelance artist and designer, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with children’s book authors to bring heartfelt stories to life, as well as work with companies like Funko and JAKKS Pacific. My work has contributed to playful products across the toy and collectibles space, including POP! figurines, plush, and the Disney Darlings doll line.…Hi, I’m Haileigh! I’m an illustrator drawn to the whimsical and magical, creating artwork that sparks a sense of childlike wonder. As a freelance artist and designer, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with children’s book authors to bring heartfelt stories to life, as well as work with companies like Funko and JAKKS Pacific. My work has contributed to playful products across the toy and collectibles space, including POP! figurines, plush, and the Disney Darlings doll line.

Haileigh Roehl

Children’s Book Illustrator, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Haileigh! I’m an illustrator drawn to the whimsical and magical, creating artwork that sparks a sense of childlike wonder. As a freelance artist and designer, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with children’s book authors to bring heartfelt stories to life, as well as work with companies like Funko and JAKKS Pacific. My work has contributed to playful products across the toy and collectibles space, including POP! figurines, plush, and the Disney Darlings doll line.…Hi, I’m Haileigh! I’m an illustrator drawn to the whimsical and magical, creating artwork that sparks a sense of childlike wonder. As a freelance artist and designer, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with children’s book authors to bring heartfelt stories to life, as well as work with companies like Funko and JAKKS Pacific. My work has contributed to playful products across the toy and collectibles space, including POP! figurines, plush, and the Disney Darlings doll line.

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Hi, I’m Haileigh!
I’m an illustrator drawn to the whimsical and magical, creating artwork that sparks a sense of childlike wonder.
As a freelance artist and designer, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with children’s book authors to bring heartfelt stories to life, as well as work with companies like Funko and JAKKS Pacific. My work has contributed to playful products across the toy and collectibles space, including POP! figurines, plush, and the Disney Darlings doll line.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Toy Design / Concept Artist at Jakks Pacific

August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Developed concept art for a new line of Disney-licensed baby dolls called “Disney Darlings.” Designed doll outfits and accessories inspired by popular Disney characters. Collaborated with the art director to create innovative, on-brand toy concepts, supporting the design process from initial concept through final product artwork.

Product Designer / Illustrator at Funko

September 30, 2021 - December 30, 2022

Designed vinyl collectibles and plush toys for Funko. Created 2D artwork in the signature POP! style for licensed characters across film, TV, and music (e.g., Netflix, Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks). Collaborated with 3D artists to translate 2D designs into production-ready products. Produced character turnarounds, color palettes, and pad print designs (facial details, clothing patterns, decals), and partnered with factories to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency from concept through final production.

Children’s Book Illustrator at Freelance

July 1, 2020 - Present

Illustrated “Candy’s Colorful World” by Michael Oatley and a children’s book series including “Rowan Goes to the Beach” and “Rowan Goes to the Park” (authors: Alison Baldonado & Michele Lewis), plus a companion activity book. Developed character designs, storyboards/book dummies, and full interior and cover illustrations. Created cohesive visual narratives that captured tone, emotion, and storytelling across projects, and designed engaging activity content (coloring pages, puzzles, and games) based on established characters and story worlds.

Logo Designer at Freelance

May 31, 2018 - April 29, 2022

Created visuals with stylized animals and/or characters used for veterinary logos, infographics, and other client materials.

Concept Artist at Troll Skull Entertainment

May 30, 2018 - April 28, 2021

Created digital character avatars with interchangeable outfits and expressions based on requests from the art director.