I'm Kitty Glavin, a London-based visual designer and illustrator who loves bringing ideas to life through hand-drawn and digital imagery. I create playful, informative visuals for brands, publishers and galleries, blending traditional illustration with modern design and animation. My work ranges from editorial illustration and book design to animation, paper engineering and set styling for fashion campaigns. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to tell engaging stories that resonate with both kids and grown-ups.

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I'm Kitty Glavin, a London-based visual designer and illustrator who loves bringing ideas to life through hand-drawn and digital imagery. I create playful, informative visuals for brands, publishers and galleries, blending traditional illustration with modern design and animation. My work ranges from editorial illustration and book design to animation, paper engineering and set styling for fashion campaigns. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to tell engaging stories that resonate with both kids and grown-ups.

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I’m Kitty Glavin, a London-based visual designer and illustrator who loves bringing ideas to life through hand-drawn and digital imagery. I create playful, informative visuals for brands, publishers and galleries, blending traditional illustration with modern design and animation.
My work ranges from editorial illustration and book design to animation, paper engineering and set styling for fashion campaigns. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to tell engaging stories that resonate with both kids and grown-ups.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Atis Foods (London)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Commissioned to illustrate and design a limited edition crisp packet for the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, in collaboration with Simply Roasted; created illustrations for packaging and branding.
Freelance Animator at Tate
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cell animation for 'How art can inspire solidarity across borders' film exploring how five collaborative artists illuminate injustices and inspire change; film featured on Tate’s YouTube channel and in the Tate Modern video booth.
Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Dorling Kindersley Publishing
January 1, 2024 - Present
Jacket design/illustration for My Very Important Lift-the-Flap Farm; digital illustrations for My Very Important Myths and Legends Encyclopaedia and My Very Important Science Encyclopaedia.
Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Dorling Kindersley Publishing
January 1, 2023 - Present
Jacket design/illustration for My Very Important Lift-the-Flap Vehicles; digital illustrations for My Very Important Human Body Encyclopaedia.
Freelance Animator at Tate x Uniqlo Tate Play
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cell animation and picture sourcing for Tate Kids in collaboration with Uniqlo Tate Play. 'Can geometry be art?' animation; teaches children about the crossover between science, mathematics and art; featured on Tate’s YouTube channel and in the Tate Modern video booth.
Freelance Set Builder and Stylist at Lulu Guinness
January 1, 2023 - Present
Set building and prop styling for Lulu Guinness’s Christmas Campaign; constructed backdrops for full shot photography featuring models; styled and constructed small close-up shots for product photography.

Education

Illustration BA Degree at Kingston University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Pastel Society: Young Artist of 2020 Award
January 1, 2020 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods