I’m Israel Faleye, a multidisciplinary creative designer and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. With 6+ years of experience, I help authors, businesses, and organizations turn ideas into clear, engaging visual work—especially across book cover design, children’s book illustrations, digital illustration, branding, web design, and presentation graphics. I focus on strong composition, clean typography, and high-quality imagery so the final output is audience-ready and publication-ready. I enjoy developing concepts from client briefs, refining them through feedback and revisions, and delivering polished designs for real-world use—whether it’s book layout and KDP support, brand identity, or marketing and promotional visuals.…

Israel Faleye

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I’m Israel Faleye, a multidisciplinary creative designer and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. With 6+ years of experience, I help authors, businesses, and organizations turn ideas into clear, engaging visual work—especially across book cover design, children’s book illustrations, digital illustration, branding, web design, and presentation graphics. I focus on strong composition, clean typography, and high-quality imagery so the final output is audience-ready and publication-ready. I enjoy developing concepts from client briefs, refining them through feedback and revisions, and delivering polished designs for real-world use—whether it’s book layout and KDP support, brand identity, or marketing and promotional visuals.…

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I’m Israel Faleye, a multidisciplinary creative designer and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. With 6+ years of experience, I help authors, businesses, and organizations turn ideas into clear, engaging visual work—especially across book cover design, children’s book illustrations, digital illustration, branding, web design, and presentation graphics.

I focus on strong composition, clean typography, and high-quality imagery so the final output is audience-ready and publication-ready. I enjoy developing concepts from client briefs, refining them through feedback and revisions, and delivering polished designs for real-world use—whether it’s book layout and KDP support, brand identity, or marketing and promotional visuals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Book Designer at Makarios Concepts
May 18, 2023 - Present
Freelance Creative Designer & Illustrator at Independent Client Projects
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provide design and illustration services for authors, businesses, organizations, and individuals across print and digital platforms. Create children’s book illustrations, book covers, brand materials, website visuals, presentations, pitch decks, and promotional graphics. Translate rough briefs and early ideas into practical concepts that are clear, engaging, and ready for real-world use.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
February 19, 2019 - November 24, 2023
Studied Industrial & Production Engineering with a strong focus on engineering design, automation, systems optimization, technology, and problem-solving. Developed analytical and technical skills through practical projects involving process improvement, machine design, digital tools, and technology-driven solutions. The program strengthened my ability to understand complex systems, solve problems creatively, manage projects, and apply technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
B.Tech. — Industrial & Production Engineering at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2023

Qualifications

Graphics Design Certification
April 2, 2020 - October 2, 2026
Professional training in graphic design, covering visual communication, layout, typography, branding, digital design, and practical design workflows for print and digital media.
Workflow Automation & n8n Certification
July 5, 2022 - October 2, 2026
Practical training in workflow automation, API integrations, AI-powered workflows, data handling, and connecting business applications to streamline repetitive processes and improve operational efficiency.
Graphic Design Certification
April 1, 2020 - October 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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