Hi there! I'm Kaela Hill, a multidisciplinary illustrator and current BFA student at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. I enjoy both traditional and digital drawing to craft character designs, concept art, and story-driven visuals. I'm passionate about applying storytelling elements to the art field. I’m focused on teamwork, creativity, and clear communication in every project.

Kaela Hill

Hi there! I'm Kaela Hill, a multidisciplinary illustrator and current BFA student at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. I enjoy both traditional and digital drawing to craft character designs, concept art, and story-driven visuals. I'm passionate about applying storytelling elements to the art field. I’m focused on teamwork, creativity, and clear communication in every project.

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Hi there! I’m Kaela Hill, a multidisciplinary illustrator and current BFA student at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. I enjoy both traditional and digital drawing to craft character designs, concept art, and story-driven visuals.

I’m passionate about applying storytelling elements to the art field. I’m focused on teamwork, creativity, and clear communication in every project.

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Work Experience

Sales Associate - Shift Lead at Wesco
April 1, 2022 - Present
Register & cash handling experience; Suggestive selling; Extra cleaning; Keeping products fresh; Creating team building & cleaning activities; Holding accountability and communicating
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance Commissions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Character designs; Digital illustrations
Graphic Novel Creator at Crossfire
September 1, 2023 - Present
Independent graphic novel project involving writing, worldbuilding, and character design
Graphic Novel Creator at Into the Ether
November 1, 2024 - Present
Independent graphic novel project involving worldbuilding, art, and storytelling

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Kendall College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - December 20, 2025
High School Diploma at Mona Shores High School
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Visual Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services