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I’m an award-winning designer with over a decade of professional experience spanning graphic design, illustration, and filmmaking. My practice includes print and digital design, illustration for advertising, editorial and publishing, UI/UX design, motion design, animation, and video editing. I run a small design studio, LilyPad Design Services, drawing on real-world experience working with high-profile media and non-profit clients.…I’m an award-winning designer with over a decade of professional experience spanning graphic design, illustration, and filmmaking. My practice includes print and digital design, illustration for advertising, editorial and publishing, UI/UX design, motion design, animation, and video editing. I run a small design studio, LilyPad Design Services, drawing on real-world experience working with high-profile media and non-profit clients.

Lily Padula

Designer, Illustrator, Film Director, +6

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I’m an award-winning designer with over a decade of professional experience spanning graphic design, illustration, and filmmaking. My practice includes print and digital design, illustration for advertising, editorial and publishing, UI/UX design, motion design, animation, and video editing. I run a small design studio, LilyPad Design Services, drawing on real-world experience working with high-profile media and non-profit clients.…I’m an award-winning designer with over a decade of professional experience spanning graphic design, illustration, and filmmaking. My practice includes print and digital design, illustration for advertising, editorial and publishing, UI/UX design, motion design, animation, and video editing. I run a small design studio, LilyPad Design Services, drawing on real-world experience working with high-profile media and non-profit clients.

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I’m an award-winning designer with over a decade of professional experience spanning graphic design, illustration, and filmmaking. My practice includes print and digital design, illustration for advertising, editorial and publishing, UI/UX design, motion design, animation, and video editing. I run a small design studio, LilyPad Design Services, drawing on real-world experience working with high-profile media and non-profit clients.

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Work Experience

Adjunct Professor at School of Visual Arts

August 1, 2021 - Present

Instruct Thesis I & II for up to 20 Illustration and Design majors in their senior year. Provide individualized guidance to help students develop self-designed bodies of work rooted in professional illustration and design markets. Foster a collaborative, positive environment that facilitates communication and curiosity. Draw on extensive industry experience to advise a wide range of thesis projects.

Designer at WNYC / Radiolab

January 1, 2026 - Present

Weekly production artwork for Radiolab. Meet with producers and scientists to discuss episodes, develop 3-4 rough concepts, edit stock photography, and create assets for brand touchpoints. Adhere to brand guidelines including logo placement, brand colors, typefaces, and photography style.

Film & Animation Director at The Marshall Project

January 1, 2024 - Present

Manage an ongoing program converting commissioned essays into short animated films. Oversee the full production pipeline from storyboard to final export, hire and manage freelance talent, and ensure visuals match the emotional tone of each story while delivering on time and within budget.

Freelance Designer at NPR

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Created animated videos for NPR podcasts (Invisibilia, How I Built This), delivered conceptual illustrations under tight deadlines, edited photos, and ensured all visual assets adhered to brand standards.

Principal Creative at LilyPad Design Services

May 1, 2014 - Present

Runs a thriving professional illustration and design practice for 10+ years, delivering custom illustrations, videos, storyboards, web graphics, and branding for media, advertising, and non-profit clients. Led projects as a team member or project director, collaborating with other studios. Notable clients include NPR, The New York Times, The MTA, NRDC, The Washington Post, Hachette, Buck Design Studio, NBC News, Meta, Converse, Red Bull, Covergirl, and 21st Century Fox.