I am a passionate illustrator who has been illustrating children’s books for over 20 years for clients all over the world, including Tesco, Scholastic, Twinkl and more. I have a 1st class degree with Honours in Illustration and especially adept in Adobe, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. I work well to deadlines and have honed my communication skills through years of working in teams of publishing houses and designers so that I can easily relay ideas and work between multiple teams. I look forward to hearing about new projects and challenges!…

Jack Bean

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I am a passionate illustrator who has been illustrating children’s books for over 20 years for clients all over the world, including Tesco, Scholastic, Twinkl and more. I have a 1st class degree with Honours in Illustration and especially adept in Adobe, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. I work well to deadlines and have honed my communication skills through years of working in teams of publishing houses and designers so that I can easily relay ideas and work between multiple teams. I look forward to hearing about new projects and challenges!…

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I am a passionate illustrator who has been illustrating children’s books for over 20 years for clients all over the world, including Tesco, Scholastic, Twinkl and more.

I have a 1st class degree with Honours in Illustration and especially adept in Adobe, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.

I work well to deadlines and have honed my communication skills through years of working in teams of publishing houses and designers so that I can easily relay ideas and work between multiple teams.

I look forward to hearing about new projects and challenges!

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at Twinkl
April 6, 2023 - April 6, 2024
I was part of a team of illustrators who created hand drawn, digitally coloured illustrated assets for educational material on the PHONICS team, used in schools around the world.
Freelance Illustrator at Self Employed
September 6, 2009 - September 6, 2025
I have been illustrating freelance since leaving University in 2009
Lead Illustrator at Izzy and Jack
September 6, 2022 - September 6, 2025
I am currently

Education

1st Class Degree with Honours in Animation and Illustration at Bolton University
September 1, 2006 - September 30, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
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