Kiera Nicely
I'm an animation-trained illustrator and visual storyteller with experience bringing ideas to life through concept art, branded editorial visuals, work in the publishing industry, and educational illustration.
About
I’m an animation-trained illustrator and visual storyteller with experience bringing ideas to life through concept art, branded editorial visuals, work in the publishing industry, and educational illustration. I enjoy creating expressive, stylized characters with bold colour and clean linework.
I’ve built a strong style and composition awareness from my time supporting large-scale animation and VFX pipelines at Industrial Light & Magic, and I balance that with client communication and creative collaboration from my freelance work and marketing and consulting experience. I also support learners as a history and art tutor, offering clear explanations and visuals so complex ideas feel approachable and engaging.
- 11 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Skills· 11
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchIntermediate
- ItalianBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Retail
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
Work experience· 6 roles
Maintained scheduling, inventory planning, operational reporting, and service standards while balancing competing priorities. Communicated operational updates and priorities between leadership and team members, proactively resolving issues to minimize disruption. Produced operational reports, documentation, and compliance records, operating independently during leadership coverage periods. Supported onboarding and training on operational procedures, customer service standards, and company processes, using AI-assisted workflows to improve documentation and project organization.
Managed multiple concurrent client projects in a fully remote environment, balancing timelines, stakeholder feedback, deliverables, and shifting priorities. Developed visual and written content to educate, engage, and inform target audiences across digital platforms. Monitored sales metrics, customer engagement, and marketplace analytics to support planning and continuous improvement, while creating multimedia assets, presentations, and branded content with consistent channel messaging. Helped grow audience presence to 20,000+ followers within four months through strategic content planning and user-focused communication.
Coordinated project schedules, tracked deliverables, managed production workflows, and maintained visibility on deadlines, priorities, and timely handoffs. Coordinated stakeholder communication, meetings, project updates, and follow-up actions across internal and external teams. Improved workflow organization through clearer systems, documentation, and process support, while supporting marketing and operational initiatives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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