I’m a freelance illustrator specializing in character design and storyboarding, with experience creating both client-requested art and original designs from briefs. I enjoy building clear, character-driven visuals that match a project’s tone and goals. I’m organized, schedule-focused, and comfortable working under pressure. Whether I’m collaborating with clients or handling production details, I bring empathy, timely communication, and strong conflict-resolution skills to every project.

Julia Frances Acker

I’m a freelance illustrator specializing in character design and storyboarding, with experience creating both client-requested art and original designs from briefs. I enjoy building clear, character-driven visuals that match a project’s tone and goals. I’m organized, schedule-focused, and comfortable working under pressure. Whether I’m collaborating with clients or handling production details, I bring empathy, timely communication, and strong conflict-resolution skills to every project.

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I’m a freelance illustrator specializing in character design and storyboarding, with experience creating both client-requested art and original designs from briefs. I enjoy building clear, character-driven visuals that match a project’s tone and goals.

I’m organized, schedule-focused, and comfortable working under pressure. Whether I’m collaborating with clients or handling production details, I bring empathy, timely communication, and strong conflict-resolution skills to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cashier at GameStop, Newport News, VA
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Handled daily customer transactions and provided service while practicing money management, communication, memorization, and conflict resolution in a fast-paced environment.
Cashier at GameStop
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Cash handling, memorization, communication, money management, and conflict resolution.
Cashier at Party City
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Money management, customer service, working fast and under pressure, organization, and conflict resolution.
Cashier at Party City, Newport News, VA
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Worked in retail operations focusing on money management and communication, while building skills in working fast under pressure, organization, and conflict resolution during peak customer periods.
Cashier at Party City
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Money management, customer service, working fast and under pressure, organization, and conflict resolution.
Freelance Illustrator (Commissions) at Freelance
April 1, 2018 - Present
Created freelance illustration commissions for clients, including character design, drawings based on client specifications, and original designs requested by customers. Managed project requirements from initial request through delivery while maintaining clear communication and meeting deadlines.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
April 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustrations of character designs, either drawings of the client's design, or creating a new design based on customers' requests.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed (Freelance)
April 1, 2018 - Present
Various freelance illustrations of character designs, either drawings of the client’s design, or creating a new design based on customers requests.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration, Minor in Storyboarding at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration (Minor: Storyboarding) at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Gaming