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Hi there! I'm Kelly Kates Hughes, a versatile illustrator and designer with 9 years of experience creating compelling illustrations for brands and publications. I specialize in crafting engaging artwork and visuals that strengthen brand identities and storytelling across print and digital media. I love innovative design, collaborating with teams, and bringing ideas to life through color, composition, and storytelling. I enjoy teaching and mentoring through art, and I'm always excited to tackle new creative challenges, from children's books to branding campaigns and publishing projects.…Hi there! I'm Kelly Kates Hughes, a versatile illustrator and designer with 9 years of experience creating compelling illustrations for brands and publications. I specialize in crafting engaging artwork and visuals that strengthen brand identities and storytelling across print and digital media. I love innovative design, collaborating with teams, and bringing ideas to life through color, composition, and storytelling. I enjoy teaching and mentoring through art, and I'm always excited to tackle new creative challenges, from children's books to branding campaigns and publishing projects.

Kelly Kates Hughes

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Children’s Book Illustrator, +3

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Hi there! I'm Kelly Kates Hughes, a versatile illustrator and designer with 9 years of experience creating compelling illustrations for brands and publications. I specialize in crafting engaging artwork and visuals that strengthen brand identities and storytelling across print and digital media. I love innovative design, collaborating with teams, and bringing ideas to life through color, composition, and storytelling. I enjoy teaching and mentoring through art, and I'm always excited to tackle new creative challenges, from children's books to branding campaigns and publishing projects.…Hi there! I'm Kelly Kates Hughes, a versatile illustrator and designer with 9 years of experience creating compelling illustrations for brands and publications. I specialize in crafting engaging artwork and visuals that strengthen brand identities and storytelling across print and digital media. I love innovative design, collaborating with teams, and bringing ideas to life through color, composition, and storytelling. I enjoy teaching and mentoring through art, and I'm always excited to tackle new creative challenges, from children's books to branding campaigns and publishing projects.

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Hi there! I’m Kelly Kates Hughes, a versatile illustrator and designer with 9 years of experience creating compelling illustrations for brands and publications. I specialize in crafting engaging artwork and visuals that strengthen brand identities and storytelling across print and digital media.

I love innovative design, collaborating with teams, and bringing ideas to life through color, composition, and storytelling. I enjoy teaching and mentoring through art, and I’m always excited to tackle new creative challenges, from children’s books to branding campaigns and publishing projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Pipsticks, Inc.

January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024

Illustrated high-quality vector artwork for brand campaigns and sticker products; ensured consistency with brand guidelines; contributed to product development meetings; led weekly team meetings; collaborated with artists to expand sticker designs and platform diversity; created engaging illustrations for children's books and stories; delivered artwork on tight deadlines.

Illustrator at Lawley Publishing

August 1, 2023 - Present

Illustrated content for United States publications; contributed to visual storytelling and cohesive content; collaborated with authors and editors to align artwork with narratives; produced high-quality illustrations with reliability.

Artist at STKR.US

October 1, 2015 - August 1, 2023

Exclusive artist collaborator creating engaging artwork for a range of projects; contributed creative concepts and visuals for brand campaigns; supported platform growth and community engagement.

Instructor at Painting with a Twist

April 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022

Instructed art classes, guiding students through painting techniques; designed lesson plans; fostered creativity and ensured timely completion with high engagement and satisfaction.

Graphic Designer at Freepik Company

April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Remote designer creating engaging sticker illustrations; enhanced product appeal and brand recognition through cohesive visuals; collaborated with team to develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality artwork.