Children’s book illustrator and character designer with nearly eight years of experience creating expressive illustrations for published books—from concept sketches through print-ready artwork. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, composition, and collaborating with authors and designers to bring creative visions to life. Experienced using Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Photoshop to produce engaging, polished illustrations for publication. Known for organizing project assets, meeting deadlines, and ensuring artwork aligns with publishing, production, and print specifications.…

Kayla Totos

Children’s book illustrator and character designer with nearly eight years of experience creating expressive illustrations for published books—from concept sketches through print-ready artwork. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, composition, and collaborating with authors and designers to bring creative visions to life. Experienced using Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Photoshop to produce engaging, polished illustrations for publication. Known for organizing project assets, meeting deadlines, and ensuring artwork aligns with publishing, production, and print specifications.…

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Children’s book illustrator and character designer with nearly eight years of experience creating expressive illustrations for published books—from concept sketches through print-ready artwork. Skilled in visual storytelling, character development, composition, and collaborating with authors and designers to bring creative visions to life.

Experienced using Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Photoshop to produce engaging, polished illustrations for publication. Known for organizing project assets, meeting deadlines, and ensuring artwork aligns with publishing, production, and print specifications.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Seasonal Department Associate at Walmart
June 1, 2025 - Present
Assist customers while maintaining organized merchandise displays. Create attractive seasonal displays using design and visual merchandising principles. Manage inventory and work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.
Virtual Elementary English and Math Tutor at Littera Education
February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Provided one-on-one instruction to elementary students in reading and mathematics. Adapted teaching methods to meet individual learning styles and needs.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Christian Faith Publishing
May 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Illustrated interior artwork and full-color book covers for published children’s books. Developed characters and environments from author descriptions and reference materials. Created concept sketches and then produced final publication-ready illustrations in Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Photoshop. Collaborated with authors and book designers to ensure artwork accurately reflected each story. Prepared artwork according to publishing, production, and print specifications and organized project assets and reference files to maintain efficient production workflows while balancing multiple deadlines with consistent quality.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Traditional Animation at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
August 19, 2013 - May 20, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail
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